Autumn Classes
22 Sep - 21 Dec
Welcome. All times Pacific. Orange-shaded classes are In-Person.
NOTE: No classes Thursday, 27 November
Learning
Monday
9-10.45
Intermediate +
Online
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Tuesday
7-8am
Led Practice
Online
Sign Up - no class 9Dec
9.45-11.15am
Intermediate
Mt Pleasant In-Person
Sign Up - no class 9Dec
6.30-7.30pm
Fundamentals
Wesbrook In-Person
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Wednesday
8-9.30am
Intermediate
Online
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10-11.30am
Intermediate
Wesbrook In-Person
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Thursday
7-8am
Led Practice
Online
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9.45-11.15am
Intermediate
Mt Pleasant In-Person
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1:30-3:30pm
Int/Adv
Mt Pleasant In-Person
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Friday
Saturday
10-11.30am
Intermediate +
Online
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Sunday
Monthly
Yoga Sutras
Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12
Continuing Studies
Oct 12, Nov 16, Dec 14
Individual Instruction
Need help with a specific need, a particular limitation, a challenge, or goal; to learn adaptive approaches, specific actions, and use of props to help bring relief from common ailments or injury; to energize or evolve your home practice. Contact me.
Autumn Series
Continuing Studies
Oct 12, Nov 16, Dec 14
Online Sundays
10am-12:30pm (Pacific)
Learn, study, explore, and expand your inner practice horizons with confidence. Share your experience among friends in yoga. This monthly class is a launch and sustaining platform for continuous practice and study of the eight “petals” of astanga yoga in the Iyengar tradition. Sessions include asana themes, threads, and approaches to more complex asana; preparatory and primary pranayama; and yoga philosophy discussion with practical application to your life and practice.
For December, we will study and explore the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar through a “practice lens”, by continuing our reading from Youth’s Inquisitive Interest in Yoga; wherein answers to questions about the connection of practice and philosophy offer practical and profound insights for practice. The reading can be found in Volume 8 of AstaDala YogaMala. Our focus will be upon p.124-133, from the section beginning with, “Q - How does one deal with the esoteric…” to “Q - You have spoken about…”
Recommendations: a curiosity to learn and three years of study with a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT).
These informal gatherings to explore the Yoga Sutras will look to the gems of practical wisdom in B.K.S. Iyengar's translation and commentary, Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Other publications by the Iyengars and translations are sometimes woven in. Each gathering will offer a mix of lecture, inquiry, basic pronunciation, chanting, perplexity, and clarity.
For December, in contrast to last month, another way to learn about the yoga sutras and how they are relevant to our practice and life is to first study the sutras, then study how B.K.S. Iyengar referenced them in his teachings. Before we meet, read yoga sutras 2.46-48, 3.40, 3.31, 3.41-43, 3.45. During our session, we will have a close reading of Youth’s Inquisitive Interest in Yoga through a “yoga sutras” lens. This same article will be explored through a “practice” lens in the Continuing Studies session, Sunday December 14th. Please join us for one or both sessions to learn and share in this unique examination of theory and practice. The reading can be found in Volume 8 of AstaDala YogaMala. Our focus will be upon p.124-132, from “Q - Can you tell us now about the feel…”. up to “Q - You have spoken about…”.
Or, just come and enjoy the community of others. Learn and simply “be" without worrying about being prepared or having done anything at all special besides living your life and showing up.
Community donation optional — Register for free to receive the meeting link. Email me for donation options.
Yoga Sutra Study Group
Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12
Online Fridays
3-4pm (Pacific)
Community donation optional — 100% of donations go to a fund to support financially challenged students continue learning of Iyengar Yoga.
A series to explore asana conducive for pranayama, the deeper layers of Savasana, breath observation and awareness, steadiness and suppleness in seated Ujjayi and Viloma, Jalandhara Bandha, Bhramari, the art of placing the fingers on the nose for digital pranayama, and Anuloma I. Recommended students have minimum 3 years of study with a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT), attended Pranayama I Series or have equivalent experience, and stability and comfort with Salamba Sirsasana and Salamba Sarvangasana.
Postponed
Pranayama II
5-Class Series
Oct 23 - Nov 20
Online Thursdays
6-7pm (Pacific)
“Our sadhana consists of a process of dynamic and progressive efforts, through the various aspects of asthanga yoga, until we reach samadhi, the effortless state which is the mark of a stable intelligence (sthitaprajna)."
- Geeta S. Iyengar
Intensives
Annual Iyengar Yoga Intensive
TBD
Learn in community with yoga friends. We begin Thursday afternoon and finish Sunday morning. Full days include asana, pranayama, yoga sutras, discussion, and ample time for questions, sharing and discussion.
Thursday (Pacific Time)
4-6pm Philosophy / Asana / Pranayama
Friday - Saturday
7-7:30am Led Pranayama
9-11:30am Asana
4-6pm Philosophy / Asana / Pranayama
Sunday
7-7:30am Led Pranayama
9-11:30am Asana
Minimum THREE years of CONSISTENT experience in the Iyengar method recommended.
Workshops
INTERLINKED AND INTERWOVEN
B.K.S. Iyengar writes, “All the eight petals of yoga are interlinked and interwoven. If one petal is explicit others are implicit and that is how yoga works.” With this insight as inspiration, we will study the interconnectedness of āsana, prānāyāma, and dhārana. Mornings, we will explore different modes of practice in foundational āsanas, deeper threads to more complex āsanas, and how taking the mind inside opens the consciousness. Afternoons will include philosophy discussion, āsana, and prānāyāma.
Thursday
3-6pm Practice, Theory, Teaching - a session for CIYTs and aspiring CIYTs to explore the interrelated and interwoven nature of practice, theory, and teaching.
Friday
9-11:30am Asana
2-3pm Teacher Gathering (Optional)
3:30-6pm Philosophy, Asana/Pranayama
Saturday
9-11:30am Asana
2-3pm Community Gathering (Optional)
3:30-6pm Philosophy, Asana/Pranayama
Sunday
9-11:30am Asana
POSTPONED -> Oct 8-11, 2026
Iyengar Yoga Association Upper Midwest
In-Person
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
Oct 16-19,
Winter Solstice One-Day
Online
Dec 21
PERCEPTION
A one-day gathering as students around the subject of yoga. To learn, share, reflect, and exchange experiences along this path shown to us by B.K.S. Iyengar and family.
“As yoga practice cleans the system and rests the nerves, clarity, contentment, and serenity establish themselves.” - B.K.S. Iyengar
Sunday
9-11:30am - Asana
2:30pm - Chanting of Yoga Sutras
3-5pm - Philosophy / Asana and Pranayama
Partial attendance is available. Email me for details.
Shakti Yoga Studio
In-Person
Osaka, Japan
Jan 10-12
INSPIRATION & INSIGHTS FOR THE NEW YEAR
Over the three days of this course, we will explore key concepts of Iyengar Yoga and the evolution of the practice from the stage of learning to maturity. We will work not only with the body, but also the breath, the senses, and the mind to better understand ourselves and how to keep our personal practice flourishing throughout the year. Expect new insights for Asana and Pranayama, and inspiration toward a joyful and meaningful 2026.
Saturday - Monday
9.30am-12pm - Asana
1.30—4.30pm - Philosophy, Asana, and Pranayama
Yoga Tree Daikanyama
In-Person
Tokyo, Japan
Jan 14-18
LIGHT OF KNOWLEDGE
Wednesday - Friday
Mornings - General Class
Afternoons - Intermediate Topics
Saturday - Sunday
Workshop in 4 sessions:
Action, Sensation, Perception, Reflection
B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Association of Vancouver
In-Person
Vancouver, BC
March 20-22
EQUANIMITY
Our first dip into yoga begins with the body. As we become more sensitive, more in tune, we can refine outer shapes and open inner spaces. Perception seeps inward from that which is seen to the subtle that can only be felt. Here, the asana begins to blossom. Over the course of this workshop, we will explore equanimity, from body considerations of gravity, direction, extension and expansion to breath and mind considerations that can enrich our experience in the moment and, importantly, provide buoyancy in life. We will study how breath awareness in asana prepares for pranayama, and how pranayama complements asana. There will be plenty of time for questions and sharing amongst friends in the community.
Friday
3-5:30pm - Progression in Practice, Theory, and Teaching - a session for CIYTs and Apprentices
6-8pm - Asana
Saturday
9:30am-12pm - Asana
2-5pm - Philosophy, Asana, Pranayama
Sunday
9:30am-12pm - Asana
Iyengar Yoga Association Southwest
In-Person
Scottsdale
Mar 12-15
TOPIC TBD
Iyengar Yoga South Bay
In-Person
Campbell, CA
Sep 24-27
TOPIC TBD