Q: I’m used to flow yoga classes—why are Iyengar Yoga classes so “choppy”? The flow classes that many people are used to taking are most often based on some version of a sun salutation with other asanas (poses) inserted which provide for “flowing” movements from one pose to another. While you will experience sun salutations, …

Eyebrow hair reaching out like tendrils to grasp a hearty but trembling students eye– Guruji, why do we fear your awesomeness? You are the Father of Compassion, you will not waste our time.  Vajra-like bolts of geometric wizardry ricochet off the cement floors of the institute and the grill bars, where pre- and post-surgical magic …

Karma Yoga has become somewhat of a buzz phrase at many local studios these days.  People are trading their time in service for yoga classes.  This is not true karma yoga. In fact, years ago at Kelowna Yoga house we had discussions amongst the teachers that touched on this very topic.  At the time, we had a “Karma Yoga program” but …

2021 marks my 20th year of teaching Iyengar Yoga. It’s caused me to pause and think back to when I started on this great adventure.