B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Center of Las Vegas

12/14/2024

Celebrating the Birth of a Yoga Legend: B.K.S. Iyengar

On this day, we honor the legacy of B.K.S. Iyengar, one of the most influential yoga masters of our time, whose teachings have shaped the way the world practices yoga. Born on December 14, 1918, in Bellur, India, Iyengar's journey from a fragile, sickly child to a beacon of health and wisdom serves as a testament to the transformative power of yoga.

Known for his development of Iyengar Yoga, B.K.S. Iyengar revolutionized the practice by emphasizing precision, alignment, and the use of props to make yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or background. His profound understanding of anatomy, coupled with a deep spiritual connection to the practice, created a method that integrates body, mind, and spirit in a harmonious flow.

Through his books, especially Light on Yoga, Light on Pranayama, and Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Iyengar's teachings have touched millions around the world, inspiring students to find balance, strength, and peace within themselves. His work continues to be a living, breathing legacy for future generations of practitioners.

Today, let’s take a moment to reflect on the countless lives B.K.S. Iyengar has touched, and express our gratitude for his dedication to spreading the wisdom of yoga. His commitment to sharing the gift of yoga with all is a reminder that the journey is just as important as the destination.

🙏 Happy Birthday, Guruji! May your light continue to shine, guiding us toward deeper understanding, compassion, and inner peace. ✨

12/12/2024

In honor of Geeta Iyengar’s extraordinary life and enduring contributions to Iyengar Yoga. Geetaji dedicated her life to studying, practicing, and teaching yoga, shaping the path for countless practitioners worldwide. Though she refrained from celebrating her birthday in her lifetime, instead dedicating the day to the memory and legacy of her father, B.K.S. Iyengar, this year, we come together to pay tribute to her profound impact on the yoga community and beyond.

Geeta Iyengar dedicated over four decades to teaching at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, India, where her work profoundly influenced the global understanding and practice of Iyengar Yoga. Her landmark book, Yoga: A Gem for Women, empowered women to embrace yoga as a transformative practice and remains a cornerstone. Geetaji’s literary contributions, including Preliminary Course, Intermediate Course, and the five volumes of Yoga Shastra, continue to guide and inspire students worldwide. Her teaching seamlessly integrated the therapeutic potential of yoga with its deeper spiritual essence, illuminating the path for generations of practitioners.

07/02/2024

Happy birthday Prashant 🙏

"His modesty and humility are evident
in everything he says. His memory and ability to collect facts are almost superhuman. How can anyone retain so much information? His sense of humour is like no other. It can be hilarious but never bitter or sarcastic."

Tribute to Prashantji in Dipika 2024
(IYL members can pick up a copy from the studio next week or request a pdf to be emailed)

Our beloved Prashantji's 75th Birthday celebrations are underway in India 🧡

Photo above of Prashant at his celebration in India this morning, 2 July 2024

06/04/2024

Special In-Studio Classes with Aileen Epstein-Ignadiou.

Tuesday, June 4
9:30-11:00 am
Yoga Sanctuary
7915 W Sahara Ave #101

Thursday, June 6
9:30-11:00 am
Yoga Sanctuary
7915 W Sahara Ave #101

For questions, please contact Aileen at (702) 222-9642 or by email at aileen.iyclv@gmail.com

04/21/2024

Visit website (iyasw.org) to register for the Special Topic Workshop.

In this workshop, we will do a short inversion practice followed by seven or more variations of Setu Bandha Sarvangasana.

April 27, 2024 at 2 PM PDT Online via Zoom

Cost: $15 or free to members of IYASW

Props needed: 1 Chair, 4 Blankets, 1 Bolster, and 2 Blocks

01/29/2024

I'm looking forward to seeing you in my on-line yoga classes 🙏🌺🙂

Effective February 1, 2024, Aileen's online classes will transition to Zoom. Please see the following steps for joining an online class. Please note, you may be prompted to download and install the Zoom client application if this is your first time using Zoom. 1. Click the Online Session below for t...

12/15/2023

Today, December 14th, is the 105th birthday anniversary of my dear Guruji, B.K.S. Iyengar.
His impact and influence in my life was phenomenal. I cannot thank him enough in any other way except to continue teaching what I learned from him, and spreading his wisdom and method of practicing yoga, which my students and so many others around the world benefit from.
Thank You and Happy Heavenly Birthday, my Dearest Honored Guruji.🙏💕

World-renowned yoga teacher who brought the art to the west

12/06/2023

Geetaji in Las Vegas, May 2007.
Dear Geetaji,
We miss you.
Happy Birthday in Heaven.
You will forever be an inspiration to those of us who were blessed to be your students.🙏💕

11/09/2023

The B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Center of Las Vegas is an all-inclusive place where all people can practice and learn yoga.
The B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Center of Las Vegas supports Israel's right to defend itself against sadistic, hateful murderers, and lauds its commitment to morality despite the threat it faces from barbarians.
From a yoga perspective:
The Bhagavad Gita is set in a narrative framework of dialogue between the Pandava prince Arjuna and his charioteer guide Krishna, an avatar of lord Vishnu. At the start of the Kurukshetra War between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, Arjuna despairs thinking about the violence and death the war will cause in the battle against his kin and becomes emotionally preoccupied with a dilemma. Wondering if he should renounce the war, Arjuna seeks the counsel of Krishna, whose answers and discourse constitute the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna counsels Arjuna to "fulfil his Kshatriya (warrior) duty" for the upholdment of dharma - to uphold universal, natural laws. - wikipedia
It is a universal, natural law for a country to defend itself against an enemy who wants to completely destroy it.
Israel is upholding it's moral obligation to protect its citizens from genocide and annihilation.
We support the fact that Israel would like to live in peace with its neighbors and has signed many peace treaties with those who also desire peace.
Israel left Gaza in 2005, removing all of the Jews living there. There is no Israeli occupation of Gaza.
The majority of people in Gaza voted for and support Hamas.
Thousands of people in Israel have been displaced, having to evacuate from their homes due to the war and constant rocket attacks from Gaza and Lebanon. Children are frightened. They cannot go to school; their fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters are away fighting for their freedom and right to exist. There are many funerals of the massacred, and those who are still being murdered by terrorists from Gaza and their supporters inside Israel. No other country would tolerate this.
Israel is made up of Jews, Christians, Muslims, Druze, Bedouins and many more types of people. The rockets do not discriminate. All people in Israel are vulnerable and in danger.
Please show your support for Israel, for freedom, for respect of all life.
Silence speaks louder than words, and does the opposite of making you an innocent bystander.
Om Shanti. Shalom.

09/12/2023

SPECIAL TOPIC SERIES
September Membership Drive

Asanas for Insomnia
Date: Friday, September 29th
Time: 6pm to 8pm PDT
Fee: Free for members, $15 for non-members

Come join IYASW for a special class taught by Rachel Polednak, CIYT. Sleep is some of the most important rest we can give ourselves, but with an over-active mind, it can be challenging to settle down. Rachel will teach poses to quiet the mind and soothe the nervous system so we learn a practice that will serve us in our lives for years to come.

Visit the Workshops and Events page at iyasw.org to register, or you can register by emailing iyengarsw@gmail.com.

04/27/2023

Your posture matters more than you might think, at least according to Harvard University. For athletes, standing up straight can result in fewer injuries; however, the rest of us can benefit too. When you practice proper posture, you’ll likely suffer from fewer backaches, and you may even look a l...