Iyengar Yoga Association of the Northwest
A place for Iyenger Yoga practitioners to view recent activity and learn about upcoming events in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Alaska, and Washington.
20/08/2023
The goal is the soul. Nothing remains at this state except Sat. Sat is a pure and sacred existence, free from bo***ge, free from everything. This ultimate freedom comes through dedicated and devoted practice of yoga in daily life.
~B.K.S. Iyengar,
Astadala Yogamala vol. 1
Remembering Guruji today on his 9th Punyatithi.✨
12/14/1918-8/20/2014
27/07/2023
Dungeness Annual River Retreat
with Vimla Maharaj C.I.Y.T
August 12 &13
Asana 9:30-12:30 ✨Pranayama & Meditation 4:30-6:30
🏕️Camping on site available!🏕️
A Delicious and Lovingly prepared Vegan Lunch will be provided both days.
This special retreat on the Olympic Peninusla is not to be missed!
Registration information on www.IYANW.org
21/06/2023
We will eat together, we will be together, and we will carry on this knowledge without any kind of jealousy, malice, or any kind of klesha within us. With purity of mind we will carry on the knowledge with our teaching process. And that is how, even if we are living on this earth in different areas, we have to have that feel that we are always together.
~Geeta Iyengar, Opening Remarks Yoganushasanam, December 2014
26/05/2023
H.S. Arun is coming to the Olympic Peninsula!
Mid-week Workshop
June 13-15th
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 10-12am & 3-5pm
Port Angeles, WA
Arun is a long time student of B.K.S. Iyengar and the Iyengar family. His humor filled teaching is fun with a creative use of props.
ARUN’s home studio is in Bangalore, India. This 3 day workshop is a rare chance to study with him in person.
$250 for the entire workshop
$50/session for partial registrations.
Pre-Registration required. Cancellations are not refundable.
Come for the yoga, stay longer and visit the park!
26/05/2023
This in person workshop is open to anyone interested in learning Yoga with the use of props. When we practice with props it can help us to hold the pose longer, activate the body in a new way, or help us to relax.
Each workshop will focus on standing poses and inversions. Alternative postures will be given when needed.
9:30-11:30
June 3 & July 1
University District Yoga 🧘♀️ Seattle, WA
25/05/2023
Study with Nina Pileggi this summer.
🪷The Path of Yoga 🪷
In this two day workshop explore how the physical practice of yoga helps us to connect with ourselves.
June 2-3
CORRECTION from previous post: Location is Edmonds, WA
🌲Yoga and Forest Bathing Retreat⛰️
This three day retreat is co-lead by Nina and her sister Ellen. Come explore the beauty and peace of the Oregon Coast Range while you immerse yourself in yoga and meditation.
July 28-30
Coastal Mountain Sport Haus, OR
🙏link in bio🙏
At convention this past week Abhijata demonstrated over and over her skill, kindness, and compassion.
She reminded us that “we are all in this together.” We should feel proud of ourselves if we are still practicing on this side of Covid. It is no small thing!
Here is IYANW’s Kimberly Healey bravely sharing about her grief and isolation due to the pandemic and her subsequent difficulty practicing Pranayama.
Sometimes we are not in a place to practice pranayama and meditation-either because we are newer practitioners and not yet ready or due to life circumstances. In that case, as Abhi mentions it’s better to practice restoratives such as Viparita Dandasana and Setu Bandha Sarvangasana.
Kimberly was one of several IYANW convention grant recipients. She gave permission for this post and would like the community to know how grateful she is for the support to attend and practice together in person.
✨We are grateful for you too Kimberly! Thank you for asking your question. It was of benefit to us all. 💗
17/05/2023
Today we had the opportunity to acknowledge all of the steady effort, hours, skill, and heart Nina Pileggi put into revising our assessment process to meet the new RIMYI guidelines.
Revising assessment was a huge undertaking. To do it during covid AND to organize our (IYNAUS) first ever online assessments at the same time was truly amazing.
In Abhijata’s address she spoke of Guruji’s distinction between commitment and resolve. Commitment is inherently fragile because it is fabricated by the mind and depends upon willpower. Resolve is deeper within us and flows thru us. If one is resolved to do something the willpower is automatic.
Nina’s many acts of service for IYNAUS and IYANW over the years have demonstrated her clear and steady resolve to further the study and practice of Iyengar yoga for us all.
✨🙏Thank you Nina!🙏✨
In the above picture Nina is introducing Abhi before her keynote address. This years convention theme is Sankalpa: Intention.
16/05/2023
Greetings from San Diego🌴
We have only been here for a few hours and already the joy of community is filling our cups.
📣Important announcement 📣
The IYANW membership meeting has been changed to “in person” ONLY.
Please check your inbox for our newsletter explaining the reason for this change and take a few minutes to fill out our survey so your important thoughts can help shape this years’ Memberfest and and our BIPOC fund disbursement.
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Hey Iyengar Yogis of the Northwest.
You are invited to attend the May convention (iyanus.org) in San Diego or online.
We are offering a special grant to IYANW members support your study and practice. (Check it out at iyanw.org/grant/individual-study-grant). Grants due April 25.
04/04/2023
What makes a yoga practice different from a stretching class? How does the physical practice of yoga poses, or asanas, help us to connect with ourselves and support self-evolution? Join Nina for an evening session and a full-day workshop to explore these ideas and take a journey on the path of yoga.
Nina has practiced Iyengar Yoga for over 26 years, and she has taught for 22 years. She finds that yoga’s benefits are many and go far beyond the physical. She has found mental focus and joy from her practice.
“The Path of Yoga” with Nina Pileggi – The Iyengar Yoga Association of the Northwest What makes a yoga practice different from a stretching class? How does the physical practice of yoga poses, or asanas, help us to connect with ourselves and support self-evolution? Join Nina to explore these ideas and take a journey on the path of yoga. Please have 6 months of Iyengar Yoga experienc...
03/03/2023
IYANW invites you to attend the Iyengar Yoga National Association of U.S. Convention either in San Diego, CA, or online. We are grateful to once again have the extraordinary opportunity to study with Abhijata Iyengar. Whether you are attending in-person or online, we encourage you to apply for an Individual Study Grant. Your grant application is due March 31. https://www.iyanw.org/event/iynaus-convention/
24/01/2023
We had a great board meeting this past weekend! Lots more news to come ✨
22/01/2023
The middle of winter hardly seems a time for new things to grow and blossom, especially in our northwestern region. Yet change is afoot with IYANW: our board turns over this month, a major transformation.
This quote from Guruji acknowledges that sometimes change can be a source of fear. We're saying goodbye to a cohort that has helped our organization survive and thrive during a period of global disruption and uncertainty. They have been integral to establishing Northwest Memberfest, expanding grants offerings, and developing our innovative liaison program. Thank you Sara, Erin, and Clare!
But Guruji reminds us that fresh energy and new perspectives move us forward. Our ongoing board members will carry on our procedures, plans, and our strong tradition of teamwork. And of course we are gaining some excellent new members. (Stay tuned to learn more about them.)
AAll nine of us—outgoing, ongoing, and incoming board members—are meeting virtually today. We're laying a foundation for the next chapter of IYANW, and we thank you for your commitment as a member. You are an important part of this organization and its future. Happy new year!
28/09/2022
Did you know that IYANW awards quarterly member grants to support YOU as you practice, study, and teach Iyengar yoga? The fall cycle deadline is THIS Friday, September 30.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.iyanw.org/grants/
✨Guru Stotram chant✨
Memberfest 2022
With Vimla Maharaj
Day 2
16/09/2022
Memberfest 2022 has begun!
✨Atha Yoga Anusasanam✨
From this morning:
We are more than qualified to do do do do. We must learn how to “BE” so that we come into the “NOW”.
When we live in the head we forget about our feet.
Brahma the creator brings light and lives in the region of our feet.
In standing poses: press the inner back heel, lift the inner thigh up to the perineum and out thru the crown of the head so there is no room for the vrittis.
Vishnu is the maintainer or sustainer: not so easy to do. How many times does the foot pressure oscillate? How often do thoughts arise during the pose?
Shiva the destroyer helps us to remove what is not serving us so that light and peace may spread within.
Link in bio to register. All sessions are recorded. Recordings good for two weeks.
📸: Vimla Maharaj and Vindra Maharaj in Utthita Parsva Hasta Padasana
19/08/2022
Registration is now OPEN!
Northwest Memberfest '22 will focus on skillful action in asana leading to sukha (ease) and fun in asana. The intention is to remove darkness and radiate the light from within. This is the light that surrounds us, protects us and guides us in life. This illumination we all need in these times.
Free to IYANW members, $10 to members of other regions. More details and registration here: https://www.iyanw.org/event/second-annual-northwest-memberfest
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