Iyengar Yoga Center of Western Massachusetts

12/16/2025

Remembering Geetaji
Today marks the seventh Punyatithi (death anniversary) of Dr Geeta S. Iyengar, lovingly known as Geetaji.
7 December 1944 – 16 December 2018

A pioneering teacher and a powerful force for women in yoga, Geetaji’s clarity, discipline, and compassion touched the lives of millions of students worldwide.

In December 2018 She taught a 10-day Centenary programme for Guruji’s 100th birth anniversary, saying:
“Don’t worry, I will be with you for the centenary, then my work will be done.”
She passed away just two days later, on 16 December 2018.

“I am not in my father’s shadow, but in his light.”

If Guruji is the father of Iyengar Yoga, Geetaji is its mother, shaping the method with her fierce intelligence, precision, and care, especially for women’s practice and therapeutic work.

Today, we honour her legacy, her teachings, and her enduring presence in our practice.

12/15/2025

Honoring BKS Iyengar's 107th with Thanks 🙏 - https://mailchi.mp/a546f07857fc/gratitude-10606055
Discover our special holiday events and January news.

12/10/2025

Reposted due to wrongly attributed quote - thanks Holly for the heads up!

In yesterday’s Q&A with Abhijata Iyengar, she talked about the enormous contribution that her aunt and “big mother”, Geeta Iyengar, had made to yoga. “Without her,” she said, “most of us would not be sitting together in this hall today. She was a phenomenal person.”

Geeta is quoted as saying:

"In an asana, the mind has to reach inside the body to find a quiet space until a point comes where perfect balance is felt. If the mind is wandering while practicing, then one is not fully present, and there can be no union. Involvement, interpenetration and insight are the required qualities for the practitioner." ~Geeta Iyengar~

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12/08/2025

In honor of Geeta Iyengar’s birthday, IYNAUS invites you for a special community celebration.

Historically, Geetaji’s Friday night classes at RIMYI were a cherished highlight for students around the world. In that spirit, gather with your community on Friday, December 12 at 6:00 pm ET for a live audio stream of one of her classic classes on Zoom.

The audio will be paired with live demonstrators on screen, allowing everyone to follow along and experience her teaching in real time. We encourage studios to open their doors, welcome students in, and practice together in community, just as many did during her beloved classes.

We look forward to celebrating Geetaji’s life, legacy, and profound contributions with you.

Free for members
https://secure.iynaus.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F29931

11/26/2025

Our Holiday Schedule With Warm Wishes - https://mailchi.mp/657fdd0c2f77/gratitude-10605955

11/20/2025

11/19/2025

Join Our Holiday Events & Support Manna Community Kitchen! - https://mailchi.mp/1a791871ca96/gratitude

10/31/2025

Embracing Autumn’s Art of Renewal 🍂 + Upcoming Workshops & Holiday Classes. Don't Miss TORI MILNER Next Weekend! - https://mailchi.mp/ada04185cea1/fall2025preview-10605542

10/15/2025

🍂 Fall Into Alignment – Upcoming Workshops + New Classes🍁
Don't Miss the Early Bird Pricing for Tori Milner's Workshop! - https://mailchi.mp/e464eb0c6441/fall2025preview-10605393

10/02/2025

🍂 🍂 Harvest Your Practice: New Offerings for Fall 🍁 - https://mailchi.mp/5f95e2bb3a57/fall2025preview-10605112

09/30/2025

Such an honor and pleasure to participate in this special intensive. So much gratitude to Lois Steinberg for all her guidance and endless inspiration!

09/14/2025

We can’t thank enough for such an amazing week! We so appreciate all the wonderful students and look forward to returning next August 8-15. Registration opens in October- join us!!!