We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2019/2020 Lisa Rotell Memorial Scholarship Program, which gives financial assistance to students who are unable to pay the full-price for weekly classes.
In our upcoming Kids Yoga Series, children ages 7 to 12 will explore yoga postures from the most basic to the most challenging in a joyful, fun, supportive environment. IYENGAR INSTITUTE OF NEW YORKMON, SEP 9 – DEC 2 | 4:00-5:00PM(NO CLASS SEP 30, OCT 14, NOV 11)MICHELLE LARUE IYENGAR INSTITUTE OF BROOKLYNSAT, SEP 14 […]
by Mary Dunn Yoga is union, the union of our physical, physiological, psychological, mental, and spiritual parts in self- knowledge and an exploration of self-realization. This definition is all well and good, but how can physical directions in class, “press the four corners of your feet evenly, release your tongue,” reach beyond exacting ideas of […]
The two-year Teacher Education Program is approximately 150 course hours over three 9-week sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring) per year. Trainees participate in weekly classes on Tuesdays from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. These classes cover: asanas, anatomy and philosophy. The first year of the program includes your participation in a Level 1 class at the Institute. In […]
Dr Geeta S. Iyengar (1944 – 2018) Dr Geeta S. Iyengar, daughter of Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar, and the senior most teacher in the Iyengar community passed away today morning. She had completed 74 years on December 7. Sister to her five siblings but a mother figure to the whole community of Iyengar yoga practitioners which […]
As part of our celebration of Guruji’s centennial, we continue with the IYAGNY Practice Corner. Each month a series of asanas (poses) will be featured and accompanied by short videos containing basic instructions.
As part of our celebration of Guruji’s centennial, we continue with the IYAGNY Practice Corner. Each month a series of asanas (poses) will be featured and accompanied by short videos containing basic instructions.
As part of our celebration of Guruji’s centennial, we continue with the IYAGNY Practice Corner. Each month a series of asanas (poses) will be featured and accompanied by short videos containing basic instructions.
This month we are continuing our celebration of B.K.S. Iyengar’s Centennial with a new IYAGNY Philosophy Highlight. This April, the theme is Brahmacharya or Continence.
As part of our celebration of Guruji’s centennial, we have launched the IYAGNY Practice Corner, an online resource center to help enhance your practice.
We continue our celebration through our monthly philosophical insights. The theme for March is Asteya or Non-Stealing.
The Iyengar Yoga Institutes of New York and Brooklyn were named the best yoga studios in New York City by TimeOut New York.
Iyengar Yoga is a powerful and sophisticated discipline which can be practiced in all stages of life. The benefits are far-reaching and will assist the practitioner in every aspect of daily living.
The first in a year-long series of celebrations of the centenary of the birth of B.K.S. Iyengar took place Dec. 17-22 in Pune, when thousands of practitioners gathered for an intensive taught by Guruji’s son, Prashant S. Iyengar. Senior Teacher James Murphy shares his observations from the experience.
LEVEL THREE intensifies the standing poses, twists, forward bends, and back bends, and students hold inversions for longer periods. Not just about doing difficult poses or physical tricks, this stage incorporates a profound intelligence and transformative method integrating the body with the mind, senses, and breath to create equanimity
LEVEL TWO builds upon the standing poses and adds more revolved poses and twists, forward bends, inversions, and the beginnings of back bends. Students also begin learning seated pranayama.
By Gerry ViscoFit Yoga, August 2008. “A regular Iyengar practice will certainly ensure proper alignment, but bet you never thought you could learn to smile too!” [/x_slide][x_slide][/x_slide][x_slide][/x_slide][x_slide]
Daniel Humm, world renowned chef and student of Iyengar Yoga, was featured by Esquire Magazine. In the magazine, Daniel appears in Sirsasana and mentions his sessions with Lisa Rotell.
James Murphy, Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher and Association Director, was interviewed by WebYogaTV as part of their series – Surya Namaskar in New York. In the interview James answers questions about Iyengar Yoga and how he began study. Tune in to learn more. Watch this interview, to see how they break up the month into […]
Intermediate Junior I Jeanne-Marie is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and a faculties member of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Greater New York. Introduced to Iyengar Yoga in 1983 when a friend shared a copy of Light on Yoga, Jeanne-Marie studied with Mary Dunn, and with the Iyengar family in India. Jeanne-Marie is a Clinical […]
The word ‘menopause’ continues to provoke anxiety and confusion. Many women are even reluctant to say the word. Some simply shrug off this universal phase in a woman’s life. They say it’s a normal part of the life cycle, and women should sail right through it. Downplaying the impact of this change in our bodies […]
How can you get a Home Yoga Practice? Get up tomorrow – practice – then do it every day after that. If that sounds daunting, here are some hints that might help you get started and stay with it.
Caren Rabbino, a long-time Iyengar Yoga student and volunteer on the New York Institute’s board of directors, shared some thoughts on her yoga journey.
Internationally acknowledged as the modern master of yoga, B.K.S. Iyengar (1918-2014) is universally honored for the depth of his understanding and teaching of the art, science and philosophy of yoga. He is the author of Light on Yoga, the most authoritative modern yoga text, Light on Pranayama, Light on the Yoga Sutras, Tree of Yoga, Light on Life and other exceptional reference works.
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