Class With Abhi

Class With Abhi

by | Aug 13, 2014 | Uncategorized

Today we had the honor of having women’s class with Abhijata.  It was a bit of a surprise as a different teacher started the class and only after about a minute of being in Ado Mukha Virasana did another voice emerge from the front of the hall.   People’s heads popped...
The End Of Month Two

The End Of Month Two

by | Aug 3, 2014 | Uncategorized

I just finished my second month here at the Iyengar Institute in Pune.  With only one month left, I already feel tinges of sadness and fear, and the desire to stay for the rest of the year. I will have completed 3 months by the time I leave, have learned so much, and...
Backbends With Dave

Backbends With Dave

by | Jun 20, 2014 | Uncategorized

Without a doubt, my favorite part of the day is the self practice in the hall from 9-12.  After the 7-9 am class, I often leave, eat half a watermelon or a coconut, and get back to the hall by 9:30 for 2 1/2 hours of practice.   In some ways, even though there is no...

A Yogic Journey

by | Jun 2, 2014 | Uncategorized

Its 7am.  I am sitting in the yoga hall, sweat dripping down my back as Prashant enters to lead the opening chant.  He does it so matter of factly.  Nothing fancy at all.  As he speaks, I realize I can’t understand a word he is saying.  I start to panic and think, ...

Pain: Nuisance or Teacher?

by | Apr 16, 2014 | Uncategorized

Over the last year, I’ve had the opportunity to deal with and face a great deal of pain.  When I tore my ACL, the physical agony I experienced was unlike any other I had ever had.  And then after surgery, the recovery was no joke.  My range of motion was drastically...