Prepare for Pranayama with Savasana

Some ask , what prepares one for pranayama? In our method one would answer, a regular practice of Savasana. Savasana? Relaxation? Really? Well yes, but let us look at the depth of the significance of Savasana. It literally is translated as ‘corpse pose’. One lets go to such an extent that one resembles a corpse. [...]

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Summer Yoga Intensive / Retreat in July

A Summer Yoga Intensive weekend will be held at Iyengar Yoga North County July 12th – 14th. The yoga Intensive will be held in Encinitas. All are welcome to attend. During an Intensive, one is given the time and the correct dose of asana and actions to open the body and mind to the inner [...]

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Iyengar Yoga: Try a Free Introductory Class June 1st

Are you considering a move to another yoga studio? Looking for more depth in your yoga practice? Iyengar yoga might be the yoga you’ve been looking for. Iyengar yoga is known for its precision and depth of instruction. Iyengar Yoga North County, now in its 10th year in Encinitas, holds a free introductory class the [...]

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Birjoo Mehta, Conference Guest Teacher from India

“On any day, if you are able to stretch the boundary of your consciousness with evenness, beyond what you have done before, you are blessed.” ~~ Birjoo Mehta He taught us just that during the conference and convention in San Diego this past month.  Below are excerpts from the article by Birjoo.  He generously provided [...]

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Sahasrara Mandala to be a gift for Guruji

The Sahasrara Mandala is an “inspiration from the heart” painted by Iyengar Yoga Center of North County student, Iyengar Yoga teacher-in-training and fine artist Véronique Porter.  The 40 x 40 inch oil on canvas representation of the thousand petal crown chakra will be given to our Guruji, B.K.S. Iyengar, later this year. It was unveiled [...]

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‘Sadhaka,’ Documentary of Guruji’s life, enters post-production

Sadhaka is a feature documentary film is about the life and achievements of B.K.S. Iyengar that we all will want to see. Three years in the making, filming is now complete and the post-production editing phase has begun. You can be part of this project by donating toward its completion. You will be credited and [...]

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