Iyengar Yoga Teacher – Kathy Alef – Pranayama

” By Proper practice of pranayama etc., all diseases are eradicated. Through improper practice all disease can arise . .

If performed properly and systematically any yogic technique will activate a greater pranic capacity and thus eliminate disorders and malfuctioning in the physical body, but if the practices are done incorrectly and unsystematically, more physical disturbances will develop. If practice is irregular or incorrect it can be very harmful and it is better not to practice at all . . .

Remember, hatha yoga is the science of the body, mind and spirit and it should be approached as such, and never in a haphazard or careless manner. It is dangerous to try and learn it by following instructions from books. For harmonious development you must have the guidance of a teacher with a comprehensive knowledge of yoga and enough sensitivity to recognize what your individual nees are . . .”
-Verse 16, Chapter 2, Hatha Yoga Pradipika – Swami Muktibodhananda

Well, for those of you who wish to begin a pranayama practice, enhance your present yoga practice, or even just experience the teachings of someone wise. Go see Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Kathy Alef.

“Kathy has been a student of yoga since 1976. She is touched by the profound sensitive teachings of the Iyengars in Pune where she makes regular visits. This inspirational teaching enriches and nourishes her own practice and teachings. The joys and new discoveries from her practice are then happily shared with others.”

Just back from India, Kathy will share her experiences with this pranayama practice both for beginners as well as practitioners.

Inspiration from India: Part 2 with Kathy Alef!

Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco
Saturday, December 16, 2006

1:00 – 2:30 pm Pranayama for Beginners
*Pranayama for Beginners – students need not have a pranayama background, but should be students of Iyengar Yoga for a minimum of 2 years.

3:00 – 4:30 pm Pranayama for Practitioners
*Pranayama for the Practitioner – this class is for the student who has a daily practice, including a seated pranayama practice.

$25 per session | $50 for both
Register at:info@iyisf.org, or 415-753-0909

All proceeds from this workshop will be donated to the Iyengar Yoga Institue of San Francisco.

Welcome home Kathy!

Wishing the best of all possible worlds,
Iyengar Yoga Teacher, tony eason
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