How to become iyengar yoga teacher Videos

• 1. -Savasana (Part 1) with Lois Steinberg, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher Advanced 2
• 2. Is Yoga A Religion? A Discussion with Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher John Schumacher
• 3. Iyengar Teacher Training
• 4. Practicing Hatha Yoga on Iyengar Yoga Props Part 1
• 5. Being BKS Iyengar: The enlightened yogi of yoga(part1-2)
• 6. Yoga Poses & Equipment : Iyengar Yoga
• 7. Iyengar Yoga Retreat with Greg Walsh and Adriatic Yoga in Croatia
• 8. Dean Lerner on awareness as a key to a safe practice of Iyengar Yoga
• 9. Being BKS Iyengar: The enlightened yogi of yoga(part2-2)

-Savasana (Part 1) with Lois Steinberg, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher Advanced 2

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Kasha alonso commented on 07 Dec 2015

Thank you so much for uplaoding so great. How heavy are the bags. thank you from Argentina!

Is Yoga A Religion? A Discussion with Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher John Schumacher

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Hannah Elizabeth commented on 27 Mar 2015

I think you have a bright mind sir. I only don't understand what they are worshipping if it isn't Almighty God. I do LOVE the scripture- Genesis 2:7" Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living [a]being." Thus, man comes from both the earth and God, who is Spirit. We are all made to worship, especially being made in the image of God. He made us to worship and glorify "Him". Thank you for your thoughts and time. It was interesting to hear. Blessings.

sweetsweatyfeet commented on 03 Sep 2013

Many people practice yoga for it's physical benefits, ignoring the mystical/spiritual aspects most of which have roots Hinduism. I think this is fair since not everyone believes in the energy theories of Yoga have any basis in science. Many hard core Christians are staunchly against the practicing of yoga because they feel it's in direct conflict with or a distraction to Christian teachings. Some fundies go as far as to call it Satanic.

Chad Dickerson commented on 24 Apr 2015

Om. Home. Self. All. One. Yoga is a religion. Self awareness isn't. Self awareness is what very nearly self aware folk call God. There are only beings making up Being. There is only the Super (or All) Self. Self awareness of All. Weeeee! Isn't this fun???

classyoga commented on 26 Sep 2013

This guy is clueless. Of course, real Yoga is the Hindu religion. The fact that he is pretending to be a "yoga teacher" and is not a Hindu clearly demonstrates the delusion. AUM/OM (like the cross to the Christian) is the recognized symbol of Hinduism.

classyoga commented on 26 Sep 2013

Isvara is not God. Isvara is Siva. Patanjali was a Saiva Hindu Guru. This guy is so mixed up. He denies belief and then expects everyone to believe what he says!

Iyengar Teacher Training

Practicing Hatha Yoga on Iyengar Yoga Props Part 1

Being BKS Iyengar: The enlightened yogi of yoga(part1-2)

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DesiMan commented on 07 Jul 2010

Only someone who has never studied Iyengar Yoga with a qualified teacher could dismiss it as acrobatics. I studied with Guruji. He emphasizes the holding of asanas in precise form because he believes the body must be prepared for pranayama. Most classes ended with 20 mins or more of pranayama--with the caution not to engage in the more advanced breathing if there was any discomfort. However, we regularly did pranayama for up to 90 mins sometimes. Each time I entered a trance. Acrobatics? No!

Vlado Mudrak commented on 11 Dec 2009

@cspace1234nz Dude,your words show the lack of an understanding and distorted perception 1.everyone makes business deals and walks around with $.that's how we survive! 2.gymnasts retire in their 30's.. lucky those who manage into their 40-50's due to excessive strain on a body.This guy will turn 91!That just mean he delivers a nothing else but TRUTH about metaphysics of a human's nature and the state of Union. He is a unique man and we owe him a BIG thanks!

RamapriyaDasi commented on 01 Jul 2012

Yoga is a process of very precise alignment of the body and this requires deep feeling and sensing as we move into the postures. At some point we realise that we are the inner witness observing the body and have a direct experience of the self. When doing pranayama (breathing exercises) we become the observer of the connection between the breath and the mind. This is the beginning of self realisation - the beginning of what you call "enlightenment".

Mike9201984 commented on 02 May 2013

Is it possible for someone to live an exemplary life? If so, is there anything wrong with following that example to better your own life and better the lives of others through learning how to achieve greater health and wellness? Might an Octogenarian who can do the splits and headstand be someone worthy of listening to for that kind of advice? What good do you hope to provide people with by mocking their inspirations, or is this just for yourself?

RamapriyaDasi commented on 01 Jul 2012

In South India this is tradition. If you visit temples, you will see all the temple priests wearing gold chains with religious icon pendants. "Spiritual" doesn't mean sitting in a forest with only bark clothing - it means to see that everything is the property of God, that every soul is His servant and that whatever we have can be used in His service. A gold pendant which reminds one of the Lord is a good thing.

dinasaur2 commented on 07 Sep 2008

Yes, he deserves the up most respect. It would be wonderful if all the the money in the world was given to such a man who in turn: further assist in helping people who live in poverty and are ailing in health in modern society who cannot afford yoga classes. The yoga teacher 'stars' today are so full of ego and ignorance and yet make so much money-this is not "yoga" as we know it-it is corruption

MrSupertwo commented on 11 Jan 2013

Hahaha! Awesome, I guess that verifies it. I don't understand why people do this "Idol Worship" Bullshit. They do the same thing in Martial Arts... how this Master killed a Bull with one strike, or how this Master could dogdge bullets... Man... I don't want to hate on the guy. But, take it for what it is. He's not the Grand Puba, he puts on his pants one leg at a time just like the rest of us.

Jibbie49 commented on 10 Jan 2013

This man is 94 yo and has WORKED for all he has by giving of himself to others. I'm sure his Chain and Ring have great meaning to him, as they are probably gifts from someone who loves him dearly. BTW, India has more Gold than any other country in the World, so it is seen as a type of "savings" there.

Dhanashree Date commented on 15 Feb 2012

What a man ! 00.6 is the best.... Pity on all the idiots here trying to prove themselves.......and OFCOURSE it has to be about him, read the title of the video......stop arguing and start working or you would find yourselves on some hospital bed at his age !

MrSupertwo commented on 15 Dec 2011

You know, it's just a little bit Suspect when you see this Gentleman wearing a Gold Chain and Large Gold ring. I came to understand that Yogis are people who seek higher enlightenment, yet you see this person dressing himself in Gold.

ChanGengYun commented on 02 Jul 2010

@cspace1234nz From what I'm gathering from the both of you gentlemen,I understand that you both disagree that yoga is purely acrobatics and stretching and that BKS is utterly arrogant?

MrSupertwo commented on 11 Jan 2013

Yeah, so has the Pope. Pope has worked his whole life. But, none of the Pope's Gold belongs to him, it's Gods Gold, the Pope is just Borrowing it ;)

willsolomon commented on 30 May 2010

@cspace1234nz I feel very sorry for you. It is so much harder for those you really believe they understand how it is....I hope you wake up.

Florendia Zachariou commented on 10 Jun 2013

This man is such an inspiration. Thank you, thank you, thank you. His books have helped me love and respect Yoga so much.

PiasaBird1 commented on 22 Oct 2008

Thank you for posting this video. Mr. Iyengar has so much to offer. What an amazing human being he is.

need4peace commented on 04 Apr 2009

For a man whos on the verge of extinction to do these moves is quite incredible? Way to go oldie...

sultanofswing108 commented on 28 Feb 2012

enlightenment will NEVER EVER come from body postures even though they can be a help most probably

vitosideb commented on 07 Apr 2011

Thank you for posting this video. In Italian: grazie per aver messo questo video!

DesiMan commented on 07 Jul 2010

@amitnewyork That laugh was meant to indicate that he found it amusing.

pranichathayoga commented on 12 Dec 2009

When you were sleeping at 5 AM, BKS was doing pranayama.

Tarabeth Briscoe commented on 23 Jan 2012

@MrSupertwo The man isn't allowed to receive gifts?

John Taylor commented on 10 Feb 2011

Ahimsa brothers and sisters, love and be gentle.

MrSupertwo commented on 01 Jul 2012

Thank you for explaining this to me.

krishnadas4x commented on 01 Nov 2009

god bless pakistan and maharatra.

Asaf Hacmon commented on 28 Aug 2008

The one and only yogacharya

Bob Ryszkiewicz commented on 23 Feb 2009

Namaste...BR

Yoga Poses & Equipment : Iyengar Yoga

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Robert Joiner commented on 14 May 2009

This is not Iyengar. "Props" do not make it Iyengar. Those are just appendages of the Iyengar method, not the teaching. Try naming this something else, please. Iyengar (and family) has dedicated 80 years of practice and teaching to improve the quality of yoga instruction, please don't defame it by labeling it by the use of props. That is barely scratching the surface. Even the clothes are not Iyengar appropriate...

dave oei commented on 25 Jun 2009

geezz i can't believe this girl, all she knows is only the skin of Guruji's teachings, Iyengar Yoga is alot moreeee than just props and alignment, Guruji does not spend all those years only to find those 2 things you said Ashley, but yet again like Guruji said to his pupil " be a good student first, before you become a good teacher". btw camelotcurtis, funny thing you said about the clothes, hehehehehe.......

Sndyxan commented on 20 Feb 2010

Not a very yogic reply.

Greg Mahesh Wright commented on 12 Jul 2009

hahahahahaha

Sndyxan commented on 20 Feb 2010

Agree!!!!!!

Iyengar Yoga Retreat with Greg Walsh and Adriatic Yoga in Croatia

Dean Lerner on awareness as a key to a safe practice of Iyengar Yoga

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Roads To Bliss commented on 09 Oct 2013

Thanks to you Ernesto!

Ernesto F Bustamante commented on 08 Oct 2013

Love it!!!! Thank you

Being BKS Iyengar: The enlightened yogi of yoga(part2-2)

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elisa1800 commented on 25 May 2010

Jyngar master ist so eine schoene und charismatische Perrsoenlichkeit, Seit dem Unfall litt heftig unter dem Rueckenschmerzen. Nach der bescneidener Phuesioterapie und Spritzen ging mir ziemlich schlecht. Seit dem angefangen habe, Iyngar Yoga zu praktizieren,habe ich meine Rueckenschmerzen voelig vergessen. Daher kann es nur empfehelen. Anstatt zu diesen bloeden Arsten zu laufen,die sowieso nicht helfen koennen,und Krankenkasse ausbeuten.

loathsomedefiler commented on 09 Feb 2010

Evidently it's all about you - why waste your time or energy watching or even responding to these videos? The fact you have Cartman as an avatar pretty much says it all....

Sheila commented on 25 Jun 2009

He still gives so much! We are lucky he has taught so many good teachers so well and that he writes so much for us.

Vlado Mudrak commented on 11 Dec 2009

Thank you for all the wisdom you share with us Mr. Iyengar!

6688Tai commented on 27 Jul 2010

Do you knwwhere is BKS Iyengar own yoga center address ??

rockyhathwar commented on 27 Apr 2011

He is 93 yrs now............... n still same.

Tejas Phatak commented on 30 Sep 2013

Pune . Maharashtra. India.

Marwin Eguia commented on 12 Nov 2009

how ols is he now 2009

Gieszkanne commented on 03 Sep 2009

He is very sweet

flower1921 commented on 20 Feb 2012

I like iyengar!

shakti yoga commented on 29 Mar 2009

he is great

Ss Tsang commented on 14 Oct 2013

Fongfeifei