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The application of specific yoga postures (asanas) in managing anxiety symptoms represents a significant therapeutic intervention within trauma-informed Iyengar yoga practice. This approach holds particular relevance for individuals experiencing secondary trauma, such as partners of military
The development of internal resources through trauma-informed yoga practice represents a crucial aspect of therapeutic intervention, particularly for individuals managing heightened stress levels and secondary trauma responses. These internal resources, defined as adaptive psychological and physiological
The intersection of trauma-informed yoga practice and trigger management presents a significant area of investigation within contemporary therapeutic applications of Iyengar yoga. This examination becomes particularly relevant when considering populations experiencing secondary trauma, such as partners
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
In the vast landscape of yoga philosophy, few concepts are as profoundly transformative as faith. The traditional Sanskrit principle īśvara praṇidhāna, one of the five Niyamas (observances) outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, represents the pinnacle of
In “Light on Life,” B.K.S. Iyengar shares a profound story of a monk’s path to enlightenment. Frustrated after years of spiritual practice without achieving emancipation, the monk makes a dramatic decision – to climb a mountain
In “The Tree of Yoga,” B.K.S. Iyengar offers a profound interpretation of the Amṛta Manthana (अमृत मंथन), revealing how this ancient mythological tale contains deep insights into the practice of pranayama. The story begins with a
In this lecture we explore the profound relationship between yogic literature and practical experience, discovering how ancient texts can transform our understanding of yoga and deepen our practice in meaningful ways. The journey begins with an
Join me for a commemorative lecture honoring B.K.S. Iyengar’s birth anniversary. Drawing from my doctoral research, this talk explores how Iyengar transformed yoga from a local practice into a global phenomenon while maintaining its spiritual depth.