Introduction This subject considers Iyengar’s relationship to classical Yoga as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. In his “message for the 70th birthday” Iyengar states: ‘The yoga I teach is purely astanga yoga, known as the eight-limbed yoga, expounded by Patanjali in his 196 terse sutra, each of which reflects profound experiential knowledge. These are supplemented […]
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Reflective Practice-Teachers (RP-T) is made up of Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers who meet regularly to discuss issues of teaching and practice with colleagues. These discussions are guided by senior teacher Alan Goode and aim to provide peer support to individuals through this ongoing group dialogue. Reflective Practice-Teacher builds upon a basic skillset identified in the
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This program is coordinated through Yoga Mandir and seeks to establish a dialogue between teachers on the evolution of a student into a Sadhaka. A teacher is someone who is involved in the development of students and more importantly in understanding how we as human being evolve. We recognise that each student is an individual
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‘The selection of specific words at crucial moments to link mind and body is implicit in the Iyengar method in a way that is unique to this style of practice for two reasons. First, because Iyengar Yoga uses the asanas as a vehicle of exploration of the mind it has devised a set of phrases
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The practice of Kriyayoga is given by Patanjali in the second chapter for students of moderate means. This practical approach helps us transcend our volatile nature and enter the present moment through practice. Kriyayoga is made up of application (Tapas), self-study (Swadhyaya) and surrender (Isvara Pranidhana). This subject explores the Kriya and its significance within
This subject provides a range of audio class recordings and class notes for practice enquiry along with articles to explore Abhyasa and Vairagya (action and dispassion). Access is for a 10 week period from enrolment. Thus, a student may practice to one recording per week to cover the material in the timeframe or using the
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Welcome to this subject titled Pranayama Practice Resources Unit 2. Focus: Anguli Mudra, Anuloma, Pratiloma, Nadi Sodhana The subject is designed to provide students with a regular practice structure for consistency and progression across a number of weeks The aim is for students to practice regularly following the recording once or twice per week whilst
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Study Focus SF-02 Kosas (sheaths) This subject provides a range of audio class recordings and class notes for practice enquiry along with articles to explore the Kosas (sheaths). Access is for a 10 week period from enrolment. Thus, a student may practice to one recording per week to cover the material in the timeframe or
Study Focus SF-01 Abhyasa and Vairagya (action and dispassion) This subject provides a range of audio class recordings and class notes for practice enquiry along with articles to explore Abhyasa and Vairagya (action and dispassion). Access is for a 10 week period from enrolment. Thus a student may practice to one recording per week to
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Welcome to this subject Pranayama Practice Resources Unit 1. Focus: Ujjayi, Bhramari, Viloma, Kumbhaka, Anguli Mudra The subject is designed to provide students with a regular practice structure for consistency and progression across a number of weeks The aim is for students to practice regularly following the recording once or twice per week whilst being
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