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In the context of contemporary trauma-informed yoga therapeutics, the significance of mindful transitions between asanas emerges as a fundamental principle, particularly for individuals managing trauma responses and those experiencing secondary trauma through their relationships with trauma survivors. Within the methodological
In the therapeutic application of Iyengar yoga, particularly within trauma-informed contexts, the concept of the “window of tolerance” emerges as a crucial framework for understanding and facilitating psychological resilience. I find it very helpful. This theoretical construct, initially developed in
אני שמחה להזמין אתכם לסדרת סדנאות שבת מיוחדת, המשלבת תרגול איינגאר יוגה מעמיק עם לימוד פילוסופי. הסדנאות נבנו מתוך הבנה שהדרך היוגית משלבת עבודה פיזית עם התפתחות רוחנית ומחשבתית. נפתח בתרגול איינגאר יוגה מדויק ומעמיק של כ-2.5 שעות. סדנה נחקור
הצטרפו אלינו למפגש מעשיר עם מורה היוגה הבכיר בשיטת איינגר, אייל שיפרוני, בו נעמיק את הבנתנו בספרות ובתרגול היוגה. בהתבסס על ניסיונו העשיר הן כמורה והן כסופר, אייל ישתף תובנות ייחודיות על נקודת המפגש בין תרגולהצטרפו אלינו למפגש מעשיר עם
Recent research published in the International Journal of Wellbeing has illuminated what many practitioners have long experienced: yoga serves as a powerful catalyst for personal transformation and holistic well-being. This groundbreaking study delves deep into how yoga practice influences not
Recent research published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine has added compelling scientific validation to what practitioners have long experienced: yoga offers profound benefits for mental and emotional well-being. This comprehensive study illuminates the mechanisms through which yoga practice influences
The recent mindfulness research from the Open University resonates deeply with the principles and practices of Iyengar Yoga. B.K.S. Iyengar’s approach to yoga has always emphasized the development of awareness and presence – qualities that lie at the heart of
Dhyana (ध्यान), representing the seventh limb of Patanjali’s eightfold path, embodies a state of profound meditation where the practitioner experiences complete absorption in the object of contemplation. This deep meditative state transcends ordinary concentration, emerging as the natural evolution from
Dharana (धारणा), representing focused concentration, stands as the sixth limb in Patanjali’s eight-limbed path of yoga. This essential concept transcends simple attention, embodying the practice of single-pointed focus where the mind becomes completely absorbed in one object of contemplation. Whether
In the rich tapestry of yoga philosophy, Abhyāsa (अभ्यास) emerges as a fundamental concept that transcends mere physical practice. Described in both Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, Abhyāsa represents a sustained spiritual practice that requires unwavering dedication and
In the sacred space of Iyengar Yoga, particularly within trauma-informed settings, we encounter a fundamental truth: the recognition and respect of body boundaries forms the cornerstone of our practice. This principle takes on profound significance when working with individuals who
In September 2024, almost a year after life in Israel changed dramatically, I found myself standing before my first trauma-informed Iyengar yoga class. The room was filled with women—mothers and mothers-to-be, some from religious backgrounds—each carrying their own story of