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The Father of Modern Yoga BKS Iyengar Dies at 95

Posted on 20 August 2014 by akhlis

Born on 14 December 1918, our yoga role model authoring Light on Yoga (dubbed as the bible of yoga these days) died in Bellur, British India today 20 August 2014. He is 95 years old. It’s a very devastating piece … Continue reading →

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Anglophilia dalam Sastra, Entrepreneurship dan Yoga

Posted on 23 March 2014 by akhlis

Pertama kali saya mendengar istilah “anglophilia” adalah saat saya duduk di semester 6. Istilah ini merujuk pada kekaguman terhadap budaya dan adat Inggris dan masyarakat Inggris, intinya semua yang berbau Inggris (dan Amerika Serikat, karena secara historis Inggris juga menjadi … Continue reading →

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Dedikasi dan Penghormatan untuk Yoga, Alasan B. K. S. Iyengar Latihan 2 Jam Tiap Hari Selama 80 Tahun

Posted on 21 March 2014 by akhlis

Berikut adalah petikan wawancara dengan tokoh yoga legendaris B. K. S. Iyengar yang saya kutip dan terjemahkan secara bebas dari laman Sakal Times. Pertanyaan:”Apa yang memotivasi Anda berlatih yoga selama 2 jam setiap hari bahkan di usia 95 tahun?” Jawaban:”Saya … Continue reading →

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Stop Thinking B. K. S. Iyengar was Born That Flexible. He was NOT!

Posted on 23 February 2014 by akhlis

B. K. S. Iyengar is widely known for his masterpiece “Light on Yoga”, a thick how-to book that most yogis and yoginis refer to as ‘yoga bible’. The pictures are captivating and jaw dropping, too, especially if you’re a beginner. … Continue reading →

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How to do Eka Pada Galavasana

Posted on 28 February 2013 by akhlis

Eka pada galavasana is one of my favorite asanas. “Eka” means one. “Pada” means a leg. “Galava” is a name of a sage ( B. K. S. Iyengar: 1979, 327). If you read how mr. Iyengar does this, he would … Continue reading →

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