There is no such thing as a perfect body for yoga

September 15

I got the idea for this article after seeing an Instagram post by Manon @drishti_yoga_17.When we see an ‘easy’ or ‘perfect’ yoga session, we don’t realise the real journey that lies behind it. Which can sometimes be difficult.Her story is proof that results come if you’re consistent, no matter where you start.Yoga isn’t just for […]

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Pranayama, the learning of B.K.S. Iyengar

June 19

Some people are familiar with B.K.S. Iyengar’s reference work on pranayama, « Light on Pranayama ».How did he arrive at such a precise and accurate practice?This is what I explore in this compilation of extracts from the books « Astadala Yogamala », vol. 5, and « Iyengar: His Life and Work ». His teacher, Krishnamacharya, never really taught him pranayama. He […]

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Supported Supta Baddhakonasana

March 23
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Supta Baddhakonasana is officially translated as “returned and linked angle posture” although some anglophones commonly name it “the goddess pose”, which seems to me more revealing as to the nature of this asana, particularly suitable but not limited to women. . In postural practice, except for certain poses such as Paripurna Navasana or Ardha Navasana […]

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