Iyengar Yoga Nanaimo
106-335 Wesley St V9R 2T5 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

"Tuesday morning yoga with De has become one of my favorite ways to start the day. Normally on dark winter mornings, I don’t feel as excited to hop out of bed and get moving. But, knowing that my mat and De’s upbeat class awaits me is all the motivation I need." http://www.iyengaryogananaimo.com

Peace Practice this Friday, Feb 5 Have you reserved your space? http://www.iyengaryogananaimo.com

Soothe your nervous system with a Restorative Practice. Last call for Peace Practice - today (Jan 8) at 5 pm. Pre-registration required contact Kelly at [email protected] http://www.iyengaryogananaimo.com/

Sutra II.48 tatah dvandvah anabhighatah From then on, the sadhaka is undisturbed by dualities. The effect of asana is to put an end to the dualities or differentiation between the body and mind, mind and soul. BKS Iyengar Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Come and experience deep relaxation with this all levels Restorative Practice. Pre-registration required. (Other yoga traditions call this Yoga Nidra.) http://www.iyengaryogananaimo.com

Peace Practice is tomorrow, Friday Jan 8. Space is limited. Have you reserved your space? You deserve a break, come to Peace Practice. http://www.iyengaryogananaimo.com/

Following the Public Health order of December 14 we are resuming classes with no restrictions on instruction. Please come to class as before, masks, props, hand sanitizer and ready to do yoga. Kelly is teaching in-studio ALL of December.

Peace Practice - because you're worth it. http://www.iyengaryogananaimo.com/

Today we hear if the current temporary closure will be rescinded. In the meantime- practice!

May I be happy, May I be healthy, May I be safe, May I live with ease. May you be happy, May you be healthy, May you be safe, May you live with ease. May we be happy, May we be healthy, May we be safe, May we live with ease.

"The body is the prop of the self." Today we celebrate and honour the Birthdate (Dec 14, 1918) of BKS Iyengar (1918 - 2014). This video is from the celebration of his 95th Birthday. Iyengar yoga is not just physical yoga. Yes we practice for physical well being for health but his message in this video urges us to move from the outer body to the inner layer of the body (somatic level).

Senior level Iyengar Yoga instructor Marla Apt was asked to suggest one set of poses you could do for decades, with modifications to honor the changes in energy and ability you’ll encounter at different times.

In studio classes are temporarily suspended until we receive updated guidance.

"Knowledge has a beginning but no end." Geeta Iyengar Wise words from a wise woman. Thank you for your guidance, dedication and commitment. Your work in yoga..., especially as it pertains to women's health, is unparalleled. Your powerful energy and all-seeing eyes are greatly missed; as is your smile and compassion. You have left a legacy that continues to shine the light and show the way. Happy Birthday Geetaji.

We sang and laughed and celebrated Missi after practice this morn!

HAPPY 102nd BIRTHDAY GURUJI 'You all got carried away by what he did in the World. I got carried way by what he did Inside' (Prashantji about his father Guruji... BKS Iyengar). I am old, and death inevitably approaches. But both birth and death are beyond the will of a human being. They are not my domain. I do not think about it. Yoga has taught me to think of only working to live a useful life...I will never stop learning, and it have tried to share some lessons with you. I do pray that my ending will be your beginning. The great rewards and the countless blessings of a life spent following the Inward Journey await you. B.K.S. IYENGAR #yoganusasanam #bksiyengar #iyengaryoga #prashantiyengar #bks #iyengaryoga

While we await further instructions for reopening we remind you that we still have classes available online: live and pre-recorded. HOME PRACTICE SEQUENCES WITH KELLY MURPHY Go to Iyengar Kelly's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD1Vh2bcLe3m7cIxnWkG7-g... OR Kelly Murphy YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkcHZaGLbmDMt6eabJgsngg And additional practice resources here: http://www.iyengaryogananaimo.com/resources/ See more

We are temporarily closed as we wait for new guidance on Covid prevention protocols. Stay safe. Til soon- practice what you know! And you know lots

Connection not perfection

When people with pain move more, they develop greater physical capacity and strength, and that can help reduce their pain levels over time, he said. But when people believe that pain equals damage, they are less likely to move because they are feeling pain when they do so. We wanted to develop resources so people can understand that pain is not necessarily a sign of damage, so they would be more likely to exercise and do the things they should do to help them recover.

....each person needs to work out the best solution for his particular needs and yoga skill level, whether that means working with an experienced teacher or experimenting at home. In this series of articles there is also some good information not just on how yoga can help but other strategies that include trigger management and pharmaceutical options at various stages for migraines. http://yogaforhealthyaging.blogspot.com//how-yoga-can-help

Dr Geeta S. Iyengar 7 December 1944 - 16 December 2018 "When asked, 'How is it to be in the shadow of BKS Iyengar?' Geetaji responded, 'I am in his light, not ...his shadow.' Guruji was the soul of Iyengar yoga; Geetaji was its heart..." ~ Abhijata Iyengar #geetaiyengar #iyengaryoga #yoga

Beautiful reminder from Prashant Iyengar: So have this open mind and exploratory mind rather than this perfecting mind. Asanas are not meant to be perfected, Asanas should be workable.

Updated public health guidance for these activities will be available by November 30. Businesses will need to update their COVID-19 safety plans to comply with the new guidance and post it publicly before resuming these activities.

A tribute to Dr. Geeta S. Iyengar celebrating what would have been her 76th birthday. Photos courtesy of the IYNAUS Archives. Quote from Geetaji during a month...ly meeting at RIMYI in November of 1997, transcribed by Lois Steinberg. Music: Vishnu Gayatri Mantra 108 times, by: Ketaki Bhave Joshi #geetaiyengar #iyengaryoga #yoga

Dear friends and fellow yogis Our balloon has been inflated somewhat. We’ve been granted permission to open the studio for you to practice with the following provisions:... - masks are worn while in the studio - you bring props as you have been doing - hands are washed - you come prepared to practice as we don’t have a change room And.... here’s a NEW restriction... The teacher will NOT be providing instruction under current restrictions. Instead you may practice what you know and the teacher present will be there to ensure safety and answer questions. Students who are already registered for Kelly’s classes just show up as per the schedule, if you wish to be with us in studio. We expect the no instruction restriction is temporary and look forward to resuming classes soon. Namaste Kelly

These yoga poses bring a soothing quality to the nervous system. Enjoy!

Wise Words from Abhijata Iyengar. #iyengaryoga #iyengar #iyengaryogacanada #abhijataiyengar

if we have learned anything from regular practice, it is that we can positively affect our own well-being on our yoga mats.

Dear friends and fellow yogis- We’re feeling a little deflated.... We took a long soft exhalation after the news today from Dr.Henry. And specifically for our studio- and all fitness centres- we are asked to be patient as new guidance is being developed for us to adopt. Once we receive that direction we shall post it and open.... December 8 is the next date to look toward. You are welcome to our Zoom classes. And we have 35 videos that Kelly made for you. The sacrifice we make today will protect those we love and people everywhere. Stay safe! Www.iyengaryogananaimo.com

CLASSES WILL RUN ON NOVEMBER 11CLASSES WILL RUN ON NOVEMBER 11

The studio remains open. The re-opening guidelines still apply to the yoga studio. https://www.islandhealth.ca//covid-gym-fitness-guidance.pdf

If we align the body in asanas [poses] correctly, the muscle and nerve fibres are nourished and begin to work again, and the body is given a chance to heal itself. Iyengar taught that yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured. I have found that to be true.

One Day At A Time - https://mailchi.mp/c47953fe16b8/practice-contentment-4758193