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The 8 Limbed Path of Ashtanga Yoga.
In the Yoga Sutras Patanjali outlined an eightfold pathway to cultivate a steady mind and lead us toward everlasting contentment. Patanjali revealed a sequence of ethical principles and disciplines, observances and restraints to adhere to and fortify us. Along with the practical aspects of Asana and the divine aspect of Pranayama a dedicated practice can lead us toward a more meditative state. In humble, honest continued and devoted pursuit of this path; the fruits of concentration, discernment, wisdom, self knowledge and eventually absorption and ultimate peace are available to us all.
Chant along with The Invocation to Sage Patanjali.
Patanjali, is thought to have been born around 200 BCE. A Luminary on Yoga, Grammar and Medicine.
When we chant we aim to invoke the purifying qualities of Patanjali who wrote The Yoga Sutras: A pathway to purifying the mind and body along with The Mahabhaysya: A commentary on Sage Panini's system of grammar. Looking at the cognitive process of speech, its translation of thought and its effects thereof.
A reminder to us, that word is not just a sound but is meaningful, and bridges between the internal self and the external world.
Thirdly his contribution to the subject of Shodhana, detoxification through Ayurveda.
Kirstin Agar Ward
Saturday 6 June 2026
Kirstin Agar Ward
is my senior teacher and comes to visit and teach workshops regularly throughout the year. She is highly experienced and spent a lot of time being taught directly by the Iyengar family. There is always a gem to be found in every one of her classes.
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Welcome to "On the Light," a podcast dedicated to illuminating the profound teachings and legacy of Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar.
The Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI), commonly referred to as the Pune Iyengar Yoga Institute, is the world's primary hub for Iyengar Yoga located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Founded in 1975 by yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar in memory of his wife, it serves as the ultimate center for learning precise alignment-based yoga and philosophical study, led by the Iyengar family and senior teachers.
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Yoga Mad
West View Yoga students receive 25% off all Yoga Mad products. Browse the store, make your list, then email halima@westviewyoga.co.uk with the product names and quantities. I'll place the order on your behalf at the discounted price and invoice you.
Orders over £70 qualify for free postage worth bearing in mind when planning your order!
Yoga Matters
West View Yoga students receive 10% off all Yoga Matters products. Browse the store, make your list, then email halima@westviewyoga.co.uk with the product names and quantities. I'll place the order on your behalf and invoice you.
Orders over £70 qualify for free postage.
Yogi Kuti
Yogi Kuti make some of the finest Iyengar props (including the larger wooden props) built specifically with Iyengar Yoga in mind - beautifully crafted and used in studios worldwide.
I'm currently setting up a discount arrangement. In the meantime browse their store and get in touch if anything catches your eye.
Books on Iyengar Yoga
There is so much to learn from the many books written on the vast subject of Yoga. A great place to start is "Light on Yoga", "Light on Life" and "The Path to Holistic Health", & one of my main inspirations for this site is of course: