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Why do we suffer?

Words often hide within themselves a secret. When we look for these secrets, the words begin to speak to us at a deeper level of understanding. The word to suffer […]

Body and Earth: An Experiential Guide (excerpts)

“Our attitudes inform our actions; the way we think affects what we do. One prominent view in Western Culture is that nature is a “thing”, an object with utilitarian value […]

Utthita Trikonāsana – Extended Triangle Pose

English name: Extended Triangle Pose Basic Instructions to a Beginner: Stand in Tāḍāsana. Jump (or walk) and spread the legs into Utthita Hasta Pādāsana*, extend the arms-wrists-fingers to the sides […]

Sequence – How to Approach Vīrabhadrāsana III

Adho Mukha Virasana (agna chakra, i.e. centre of the eyebrows, resting on a brick) Adho Mukha Svanasana (heels to the wall, rest head) Uttanasana (Feet hip-distance apart, groin resting on […]

How yoga can be used in hard life situations – an interview with B.K.S. Iyengar

Many times in life we have to face difficult situations. Can you tell us how the knowledge received from yoga practice can be used in hard life situations? B.K.S. Iyengar: […]