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Independence Day In India-Wednesday August 15th

Today is Independence Day and there are no classes at the Institute. One of the teachers at the Institute, Gulnaz, offered 9 of us to take a morning class at her studio. We met in front of Pune Central which … Read more

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I Have To Talk About The Food

Today, Saturday, after Geeta’s women’s class, I walked to the vegetable and fruit stands not too far from my home here.  There are small carts of fruits and vegetables at most turn arounds or neighborhoods, but there is a larger … Read more

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The Iyengars!

One of the first things I noticed being at the Institue was Mr. Iyengar was in his usual  spot during the practice sessions 9-12 a.m. most days. This being back near the prop room with the trestle in front and … Read more

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Chop Wood, Carry Water

It is Sunday evening and I just left the third floor, my floor, to use my computer. Outside one of the bedrooms there is a tiled roof that is open and nice to sit on if not raining. Today there … Read more

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The Iyengars!

My first few days of classes I watched how I kept saying this is different and this is different from the last time I was here. Comparing and creating that dual thinking that the Sutras keep giving us practices to … Read more

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Lost and Found: In India

It seems the rains arrived on the same day I did. The heavy rains make the world seem very small and yet I sit here on the stairwell of the house I am staying so I can find a WiFi … Read more

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Surrendering the Battle, to Win the War

By Lou Maitri: lovingkindness, friendliness towards self and others. I had not thought of my own internal struggles as a war within–until recently. This past year presented three different situations in which I was maitri challenged. They involved my car, … Read more

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The Yamas – Contributed by Shailendra

  Ahimsa —— All school children in India (including me) without reserve, are taught the 3 monkey system of Mahatma Gandhi. Monkey 1 with his eyes closed (don’t see bad i.e., violent, cruel images), Monkey 2 with his ears closed (don’t hear bad i.e., gossip) and Monkey … Read more

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The Elements and Yoga – Thoughts from Courtney

Submitted by Courtney –Thoughts on the poses and the elements The part that’s earth urges you to be ON the pose. be on your feet and on balance, root, STAY! The part that’s air urges you to be IN the … Read more

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On Prayer – Kahlil Gibran

Submitted by Shailendra– You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might pray also in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance.For what is prayer but the expansion of yourself into the … Read more

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The Niyamas – Guidelines for Personal Behavior

Sauca Cleanliness, purity, keeping our bodies and surroundings clean and neat, physical as well as mental purity, internal and external cleanliness. Santosa Contentment, the ability to be comfortable with what we have and what we do not have, positive attitude … Read more

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The Yamas – Universal Ethical Disciplines

Ahimsa Harmlessness, non-violence, not causing pain, respect for all beings and all things, consideration towards all living things Satya Truthfulness, genuine, honest, virtuous, right communication through speech, writings, gesture and action, not lying Asteya Non-stealing, non-covetousness, the ability to resist … Read more

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The Eight Limbs of Yoga

From Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras 1.  Yama – Universal ethical disciplines; rules and restraints for us to live in society; our attitudes toward our environment; respect for others and self. 2.  Niyama – fixed observations and guidelines for personal conduct to … Read more

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Sequence for Immunity

This asana sequence is designed to increase immunity. The document contains both a morning practice and an evening practice with timings. Sequence

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Some things never change… maybe

Because of past trips to India, it is impossible for me not to compare other times and how it used to be. Now there are cars and more cars.  Tiny little cars, some made in Japan and TATA cars and … Read more

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