by Jory Serota | Aug 16, 2015 | Yoga
It has been almost one year since BKS Iyengar passed and it has been one year since my last post. When I wrote of his death and the beautiful ceremonies that took place in Pune, I had no idea I would not write again for this long. It was only about one month ago...
by Jory Serota | Aug 25, 2014 | Yoga
I have been hesitant to write this, but as I have been in Pune for 3 months now and have been a part of the processions and celebration of Guruji BKS Iyengar, I feel a bit compelled to write and share what it has been like to be here. The day that Guruji passed was...
by Jory Serota | Aug 13, 2014 | Yoga
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...
by Jory Serota | Aug 3, 2014 | Yoga
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...
by Jory Serota | Jun 20, 2014 | Yoga
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...
by Jory Serota | Jun 2, 2014 | Yoga
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, ...
