tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66853024755238905312024-02-08T05:58:15.223+02:00BKS Iyengar Yoga Centre, Oudtshoorn, Klein Karoo, Western Cape, South AfricaThe teachers of this BKS Iyengar Yoga Centre,are committed to promote the art, science and philosophy of Yoga according to the teachings of Sri B.K.S. Iyengar.David and Jurgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15585968449549871872noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685302475523890531.post-28627215625590758012013-07-03T15:20:00.001+02:002014-01-18T08:18:37.518+02:00New website for our Centre<div style="text-align: center;">
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We have created a new domain/website for our Centre. It provides easy access to all relevant information being offered by our teacher David and events at the Centre.</div>
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To view this new site please visit:</div>
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David and Jurgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15585968449549871872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685302475523890531.post-40762738272182908212012-12-04T15:16:00.002+02:002014-01-18T15:21:45.138+02:00Welcome to the BKS Iyengar Yoga Centre, Schoemanshoek, Oudtshoorn<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #777777; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>This blog is designed to give you information about us, the teachers at the new Iyengar Yoga Centre, as well as all the workshops David will be teaching - at the Centre or at other venues around the country</b>.</span></div>
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With effect from 2014 we will be offering a 2-semester residential teachers training program . More information on <a href="http://www.iyengaryogawithdavid.com/#!teachers-training/c15kq">http://www.iyengaryogawithdavid.com/#!teachers-training/c15kq</a><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Oudtshoorn</span></b> is the largest town in the Klein Karoo area, which is known as an unique, ecological hotspot, where three distinct biomes meet. This quaint, sunny town is nestled in a beautiful valley between the Outeniqua and Swartberg Mountains, South Africa's most recent world heritage site. The climate is perfect any time of the year with mild winters and hot summers. The air is remarkably clear and and lying stargazing on a warm evening will keep you captivated as you watch the galaxy in perfect clarity.</i></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Schoemanshoek</b></span> is located about 12kms outside Oudtshoorn, </i></span></span><i>in a fertile valley half-way en-route to the Cango Caves.</i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><i> The Centre is located just out of sight in this beautiful valley. For more specific directions, please write to me and I will send it to you.</i></span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">For more information about this part of the R328 route, please visit this website for details of location of the Centre (31), as well as accommodation </span></span><a href="http://cangoroute.co.za/index.php">http://cangoroute.co.za/index.php</a> <span class="Apple-style-span">or more about the area </span><a href="http://www.oudtshoorninfo.com/">http://www.oudtshoorninfo.com/</a></i></span></div>
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David and Jurgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15585968449549871872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685302475523890531.post-80126137135103564112012-12-04T15:14:00.003+02:002013-12-17T11:49:25.141+02:00About David Jacobs<br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Sutra I.21<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">The
more intense the faith and the effort, the closer the goal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">For
anyone considering training as a yoga teacher, the bottom line is – Will this
course give me a sound, thorough, and safe foundation to teach the skills I
wish to offer students? Sometimes
training programs offer popularity by association, but do not offer sound
training. You need to reflect honestly
about your own intension in pursuing your study and act accordingly. (“Teaching
yoga” Donna Farhi)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;"><b>Residential teachers Training Oudtshoorn 2014</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;">Practical training requirements for residential (country student teachers)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;"><u>Qualifying requirements:</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;">In order to be accepted as a student teacher at the Introductory level, the applicant must have met with the following requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> 1.)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Hold a current, paid-up membership of the BKS Iyengar Yoga Institute of Southern Arica;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> 2.)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Have practiced Iyengar yoga with a qualified Iyengar yoga teacher for at <b>least 3 years</b>, prior to the application of this course;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> 3.)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> Pass the readiness test set by the regional training group;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> 4.)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Have submitted a completed application form and supplied any supplementary information requested together wit the course fees, and the signed questionnaire from his/her certified Iyengar yoga teacher of at least five (5) years standing;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> 5.)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> Commit to attain a valid C.P. training certificate during year one and maintain the validity of this certificate<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;"><u>During each year of the three year residential course (country) student teachers are required to:</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">1.)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Attend at least <b>30 hours</b> of general classes with an approved, certified teacher in a Centre chosen by the student;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">2.)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Attend approved teacher training with a qualified Iyengar yoga teacher trainer, including Pranayama for a minimum of <b>36 hours</b> per annum (two semesters residential teachers training);<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">3.)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Attend an observation class in a chose Centre at the end of year one;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">4.)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Attend a full preliminary assessment at the end of second and third years in a greed venue;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">5.)<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Record in the provided log-book details of all personal practice undertaken – not less than <b>300 hour per year</b>;<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<u><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;">Format for residential teachers training program<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;">The format would comprise of modules 1 – 4 in May, thereafter Modules 5 – 7 in September of each year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;"><b><u>Semester 1</u> – <u>17th - 20th May 2014 </u> ~ Modules 1 - 4 </b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;">Day 1 – Saturday workshop<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;">Day 2 – Sunday Module 1<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;">09h00 – 12h00 Teaching practical (pranayama & asana)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;">13h00 – 16h30 Teaching practical (asana)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;"><b><u>Semester 2 </u>– <u> 16th - 18th August 2014 </u> ~ Modules 5 - 7</b><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica;">07h00 – 12h00 Teaching practical (pranayama & asana)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The building of the BKS Iyengar Yoga Centre, Oudtshoorn has begun</div>
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March 2011</div>
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In the Beginning, there was dust.....</div>
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.......it doesn't look like much - but wait and see!!</div>
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Look - walls appear!!</div>
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and now the house has a roof!!</div>
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inside the studio......</div>
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Studio in background with house in front (April 2011)</div>
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Now they both have a roof and windows - May 2011</div>
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inside the studio a few weeks later!</div>
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Progress - 1st June 2011</div>
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Location -Location - Location!!!</div>
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Studio - moving forward</div>
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The house and studio middle of July 2011</div>
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and here we are all finished September 2011</div>
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~Below some photos of David at other venues around the country~</div>
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David and Jurgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15585968449549871872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685302475523890531.post-32795798661578580062007-07-23T15:38:00.011+02:002010-08-06T15:33:09.003+02:00David and the Hollywood connection<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">QUESTION</span></span><div>How many yoga teachers do you know personally, that have appeared in a Hollywood motion picture opposite Hilary Swank and Christopher Eccleston?</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ANSWER</span></span></div><div>Two, David and Jürgen, formerly of Camps Bay, Cape Town.Mira Nair, internationally renowned and award winning director was in Cape Town during July and August 2008, to complete her latest project. "Amelia", a motion picture based on the life of first women pilot, Amelia Erhart. The film stars Hilary Swank as Amelia, Richard Gere as her husband. Christopher Eccleston is the navigator on her flights and Ewan McGregor a love interest.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><div>David introduced Mira to Iyengar yoga in 1995 and she regularly attended classes with him until moving to New York. Mira asked David to be available to teach regular yoga classes whilst filming. Yoga classes were taught daily at their hotel; the group of yogis varied from only a few regulars to a large number of newcomers. Mostly Mira and some of her crew (and cast) attended classes, among others the director of photography, directors of set and costume design, producers and sound recorders.It was arranged for us to give Hilary and her staff a class at their boutique hotel - a chance to get up close to this two time Oscar winning actress. David made quiet an impact on her and on subsequent meetings on the movie set, we kept reminding her of keeping her posture. Hilary particularly disliked Paschima Namaskar (hands behind the back in prayer position) but smilingly worked those palms together.Mira informed us that she had cast us both in the movie as Mali officials, that we would be contacted to have a costume fitting and then be on set the following Saturday.Our day on set was exhausting as much as it was amazing.As special guests of the director we got VIP treatment from private trailer in which to get into costume and transport onto the set. Once on the set we found ourselves facing the "Electra" on the landing strip in the African scene of Mali. The scene was set: Amelia and her navigator would disembark, be rushed by a crowd of local children, be greeted by the 2 Mali officials, sign fuel documents and then move off to explore the African scene.After a few rehearsals, we were wired for sound and with the words "ACTION" we became part of this movie, shaking hands with Hilary Swank and Christopher Eccleston, "Welcome to Mali, Miss Erhart, Mr Noonen"We thought that we might slip into extras oblivion, just more bodies to fill in the background - but to quote Mira: "Yoga nepotism" and with that she immortalized her yoga teachers.It doesn't get much better than that - or does it? We had heard from Mira that Richard Gere had arrived for his part of this shoot in South Africa. She had invited him to yoga classes but he told her that he had loads of lines to learn. However, one evening on our way to dinner with the yogis, we met Richard quite by chance, we were introduced and enchanted by this gentle man.Thereafter, all that was left were a few more classes and we would be driving back home to our sleepy village by the sea.The last class was an emotional one, saying good bye to new friends and old ones.One final high as Richard Gere slipped into the last row onto a mat to join in for the last class. They all worked hard, considering the amount of physical and emotional effort required to complete this movie. Mira had started her few weeks of yoga with us, barely able to move with serious lower back pain and now was able to bend like the yogi she truly is.After everyone had left, we spent the next hour in private conversation with Mr. Gere himself. Sharing his passion for his study of Buddhism, his family and career.<br />A special and never-to-be-forgotten moment that ended our connection with Hollywood.</div><div>If you had a chance to see the movie when it was released late 2009, you will notice that we are not in the scene...pity, we were looking forward to a new career in the movie business :)</div>David and Jurgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15585968449549871872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6685302475523890531.post-40278970173709409742007-07-22T16:21:00.001+02:002008-03-27T11:02:11.808+02:00My passage to IndiaIt's almost a year since my return from the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Pune India. I have wanted to put my thoughts, impressions and opinions in writing - this seems as good a spot as any. It has to be said, that the following recollection of the month of October 2007 in Pune is expressed as a personal interpretation of events.<br />With accolades too many to mention, Mr. Iyengar, with names such as "The Lion of Pune", or "Michelangelo of Yoga", or always referred to as GuruJi, excudes his presence on all levels at the Institute. After a glimpse of him on my first day, it was on Day 2 that I found myself at his feet. Kneeling, I touched the feet, that have been touched by so many before me, then hands to the heart with the palms together, head bowed. I saluted GuruJi and with a softly spoken, 'Namaste' by him I had met the Legend in person.<br />First in line at the top of the steps outside the asana floor, I saw them at work - all of them, teachers and Guruji's serious pupils with patients; a ramble of bodies with medical and remedial asanas being given under the watchful eye of Geeta and her father. Helpers working with individual sequences to suit the medical malady. At almost 90, here is Mr. Iyengar supervising and helping, intentionally or not, passing on his expertise.The staircase by now is filled to capacity, we get the all clear to wait - yes, some helpers are required to clear and pack away the umpteen wooden props that line the edges of the balcony below the windows. We form a line of students, assistants and organized chaos (so often experienced in India) removes the props into storage areas out of the way.Rumours abound of her ill health and possibilities that she would not even teach. Her women's class has been taught by her sister, Sunita (under the constant scrutiny of her father). By this time we had already missed the regular Monday evening class due to an Indian festival. A class of Prashant, my very first experience of his philosophical teachings behind me, I was soooo ready to meet Geeta on her own turf.<br /><br />It's Friday evening and a scuffle of activity to get the fans and microphones to work - this means Geeta will be teaching. After last night's pranayama class, I knew that tonight she would move us all beyond our capabilities. The invocation completed - Adho Mukha Virasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana, then Uttanasana. Time for Geeta to organize the room; illness, weakness, menstruation, etc. move to the back of the room doing forward bends. "Tadasana - wake up the sleepy dull mind by taking thighs back, shoulders back, sternum lifting, armpit chest well open, stretching into little finger more". Standing poses followed by Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, Chaturanga Dandasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana - practice shoulder action. (shoulders lift up and back, away from floor) And so we were taken through the class by this supremely talented, kind expert - knowing when to push more and when to let loose.There is something so magical about Geeta's smile, the gestures with her raised hand, the other one on the hip. To make us understand she would use everyday examples, things that everyone can relate to. As in Johannesburg, I hang on her every word, I hear every word and observe every gesture. I get all her jokes and understand every instruction. I obey and learn, my body reacts, responds accordingly and I love every moment of our very short session. Geeta leaves the room as quietly as she arrived - a long wait until we will be treated to her teaching on Monday night.<br /><br />In between these rituals at the Institute, are many hours of daily self-practice. These are either after Prashant's morning class or between 9 and 12 on other days.<br /><br />There are 2 factors and considerations when one travels to the Institute. One is India - the other yoga! Although the yoga to some degree is the known aspect, it still presents us/me with challenges that you may not face a home. When practicing at home, my self-discipline ensures a mature, good quality practice - whilst here you are among others and always in the company of Guruji and his family. Whether you like it or not, it adds a degree of self-imposed diligence. If only to avoid disappointing Mr. Iyengar - after all, you may not want to impress him, but you do want to respect his teachings with your practice. Always a little, one morning I found myself almost alone in the asana room with Mr.Iyengar - I greeted him and we went to our respective mats. Mr. Iyengar with the help of some assistants, was setting up for the private remedial classes with an Indian dignitary. As usual dressed in his bright orange shorts, he did some of his own practice. Suddenly I found myself out the way down to Utthita Trikonasana, hand on the ankle as my eyes caught his gaze. I can't remember ever having done a better Trikonasana - and although he has a reputation of being ever-critical and ever-observant he observed. I will never know what must surely have gone through his mind ...! Whilst Mr. Iyengar does his own practice, it may vary but usually the holds are very long.<br />Soon the room is full and all are going about there practice. Occasional orders and jeers from Guruji as he keeps the attention of his helpers scurrying for props, he works the Indian celebrity body - the Iyengar way!<br />Initially it felt as if I would never get through the month - if the first week was anything to go by. But somehow the days come and go and some things get easier, even if it's only because of it's familiarity.<br /><br />The highlight of the trip was without doubt - two-fold; I had met the Legend and his very talented daughter, Geeta. A pity that there are so few classes with this masterful teacher - even less this month because of Diwali and Desara festivals. They did make up for it by doubling up on classes on days when we did not have a scheduled class.<br /><br />Every part of Geeta's class is meticulously prepared and delivered. Clear, explicit instructions get to the root of the specific part of the body and with direction the movement into the pose follows. This is a voice I would recognize anywhere; one that is laboured as it is distinct. The eyes that see all and a smile that reveals compassion. However harsh the raised voice may appear to the intended wrong-doer - it never malicious. Usually the student at the receiving end had it coming. There is never a time that Geeta is unreasonable in the reproach of the student - and if you thought you could hide amongst the masses of bodies - you were mistaken. Time and again after lengthy, detailed instruction even to the extend of treating us like children (raise your right arm - you all got it - right arm), still some students get it wrong. You are required to be able to think on your feet - know the sequence for menstruation, fever and the like, so you can carry on while others do the class with her.<br /><br />Last night after 5 days of double classes with back bending , Geeta gave yet another one. Urdhva Dhanurasana and Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana on and on an endless number of times pushing away from the floor. Then dropping back and coming up from Urdhva Dhanurasana - and then more Viparita Dandasana. And even the long Sarvangasana seemed like a blessing. The back bend madness continued with Prashant the next morning and the week ended with some forward bends and twists.<br /><br />One day before the festival of Diwali on 19 October, we all took part in the celebration of Patanjali's birthday. All the statues in the Institute draped in flower garlands, the whole Iyengar family present and dressed in rich and colourful attire, the festivities were an inspiring talk by Prashant and then Mr. Iyengar.<br />Prashant's main focus on Patanjali was on the aspect of 'grammar' - contribution by Patanjali in the first line of the Invocation "vankaranam" - Sanskrit meaning the sounds and meanings of words rather than their grammatic importance. It's inspiring to listen to Prashant, as he very eloquently and passionately spoke of the language of Sanskrit, it's long history and mystical reference in the yoga sutras. Prashant ended by briefly talking about Ayurveda, the yogic science of health. In closing he handed over to Guruji, who spoke briefly about study of the complete awareness of all aspects of the yogic practice.<br /><br />Diwali brought 5 days of rest and reflection and although a tremendous amount of noise with fireworks, we did get some rest. Diwali with all this activity and dust, there are some aspects of these festivals and India that are exceptional. The candle light in tiny bowls outside front doors, some are ornately decorated in vibrant rangolis, others a single tiny light in front of very humble shacks. An unexpected and heavy downpour washes away the weeks of dust and dirt, turning the roads into rivers - making a clean slate for the last week.<br /><br />Mr.Iyengar, father, guru to some, teacher to many thousands and inspiration to many more. Geeta, the daughter, teacher to many, a driving force unhindered by her medical restrictions that clearly plagues her body, emerging from the Light of her father as a teacher far greater than many realize or are willing to acknowledge. Geeta holds it all together as the younger Iyengars are primed for the future. And there is Prashant, son and brother, teacher to so many, lateral pragmatic thinker and philosopher that adds a very evolutionary touch to and plays a most vital role in this trilogy of Masters.<br /><br />It is my opinion as a novice teacher, that students coming to Iyengar yoga from now on will have the best of all three worlds - and if guided to explore all aspects of this trilogy, practice and teach with the aim to bring together and understand these aspects, this style of yoga will continue to grow and evolve. As Mr. Iyengar as endured through the years, and has brought forward his son and daughter to add clarity and understanding of his work, so we too must continue to understand the whole subject of body,mind and breath.<br /><br />As for India, you have to admire these industrious people - crammed together everywhere, in buses, on bicylces, mopeds and rickshaws, trucks of all sizes carry goods and people. The pavements overflow with a contrasting stream of these small, colourful and drab, friendly and intensely spiritual. Disabled beggars, acrobatic trios of filthy street children, sadus and street merchants selling cups of chai, fruit or instant hot meals. Idols of varying faiths abound in these dusty streets, time is given to honour and adourn the shrines, temples and it's worshippers. Never did I hear an angry word or gesture thoughout this past month - two lanes of traffic become 4 or 5 depending on the size of the vehicle, as traffic lights and laws serve as a guide, to be ammended/adapted to suit the occasion or situation. Umteen narrow-misses and never a scratch as the mass of motorized transport gets on with it on pot-holed roads of Pune. I am still not sure who has the right of way, except when passing an elephant and his mahoot collecting rupees, he definitley takes over the road. The chaos and pollution aside, the streets, alleys and neigbourhoods make up this crowded Indian city and this Indian experience.David and Jurgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15585968449549871872noreply@blogger.com