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BKS IYENGAR Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

III.12 Tatah: then punah: again santa: subsiding state

uditau: rising state tulya: similar pratyayau: cause cittasya: of consciousness ekagrata: turned towards one

point Parinamah: transformation Tatah punahsanta uditau tulya pratyayau cittasya ekagrataparinamah When rising and falling thought proc-esses are in balance, one-pointed con-sciousness emerges. Maintenance of awareness with keen intensity from one-pointed attention to no-pointed attentiveness is ekagrata parinama


CONTENTS Page

From the Editor 2

Acknowledgements 4

Calendar of Events 6

Yoga, A Way of Life, BKS Iyengar, From: Yoga Rahasya, Vol.17; No4; 2010

12

18

Studying with the Iyengars in Pune 23

25

Moderator’s Report Junior Intermediate Level 1, 17/10/2013 26

Notices 29

Bookshop 35

Library 38

Certified Teachers 40

Committees 44

CONTENTS Page

From the Editor 2

Acknowledgements 4


Yoga, A Way of Life, BKS Iyengar, From: Yoga Rahasya, Vol.17; No4; 2010

12

18


25


Notices 29

Bookshop 35

Library 38


Committees 44

CONTENTS Page

From the Editor 2

Acknowledgements 4


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Happy Days at the Institute – October 2013 by Katherine Young 18

Moderator’s Report Junior Intermediate Level 1, October, 2013 21



Notices 29

Bookshop 35

Library 38


Committees 44

CONTENTS Page

From the Editor 3

Acknowledgements 4

From the Chair 5

Calendar—the yoga year at a glance 8

Glen Ceresoli’s Mana Retreat 2015, by Glen Macbeth 11

International Day of Yoga, Wellington, by Jo Pedan 17

Retreating With Pixie Lillas, by Louisa Potter 21

Mobility in Stability, by Geeta S Iyengar: from Yoga Rahasya Vol.16 No.3; 2009

23


Notices 33

Bookshop 35

Library 38


Committees 44

Sthirum Sukham Asanum From Yoga Rahasya Vol.16 No.3; 2009 30


From the editor Dear Members, This was to be my last edition of the Yoga Link; it turns out that it will be the penultimate one instead. We are nearing the first anniversary of Guruji’s death. The Executive Committee decided it would be appropriate to run a commemorative issue of the Link in September instead of the usual Link. It made sense that I stay on as editor for one more issue—the commemo-rative one—and then hand over to the new editor. I would like to make a request to any member who knew Mr Iyengar to please share with me any memories, vignettes, anecdotes, or stories you have of your encounters with Gu-ruji. I would like the next edition of the Link to be a truly Kiwi tribute to a great man. We had a few people interested in taking over the editorship of the yoga Link. The Execu-tive Committee thanks those who offered, for showing an interest in taking over this job. The new editor of the yoga Link will be Kathleen Powell, who I am sure is well known to most members as she was the editor once before. Thanks Kathleen for your offer to re-sume your duties as the Link Editor, and I am sure you’ll do a great job! I have thoroughly enjoyed my 3 years in this office. Admittedly, it has not always been easy: it is time freely given and sometimes had to take the back seat when other pressing engagements had to take priority; hence I was sometimes late in getting it out (as I am this edition too). Once I had mastered Publisher, I felt more settled as editor. There were the parts I disliked— time wasted queuing for boxes of franked envelopes, and stamps; and then the rush to get to the printer, carting boxes of Links upstairs and starting the long task of sealing hundreds of Links into envelopes and then licking countless stamps for the overseas ones. Once or twice I wished my kids were younger, and these tasks could be turned into a nice “game” for them to play; instead my ‘kids’ just look at me sym-pathetically and walk off. That’s all for this edition, I hope some of you manage to attend the AGM which will be in Wellington this year; I’ll be back in September with the commemorative edition of the Link. That’s all for this edition, Eira


Acknowledgements

Editor Eira Kramer Content Readers Eira Kramer, Kathleen Powell, Publishers Permissions Yoga Rahasya www.bksiyengar.com

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From the Chair

Hello to all members of IYANZ

The Event of the year has been the visit of Abhijata Shridar Iyengar May 8 to 10th at the Te Ma-

hurehure Marae in Pt Chev Auckland.

The 150 participants were rewarded with an exceptional performance from Abhijata.

Her teaching penetrated to a deep level within our hearts, bodies and minds.The Iyengar Yoga

Instruction and sequencing assured us of her true Iyengar quality and ability. I am sure applica-

tions to RIMYI in Pune will be hotly sort from New Zealand in up-coming months.

The intensive began with a Maori welcome for Abhijata, her Mother Suchita and daughter Satvika

and all the attendees present. Our representative was Louise Potiki Byant who's return speech in

Maori and English did us proud. I thank Louise on behalf of IYANZ and everybody present at the

intensive for her expertise and sensitivity of the welcome/ response she gave. Louise expressed

the honour of the Iyengar family with the honour of the Marae in a way we could all relate to.

The venue itself proved to be a great success in the space it provided, meals, accommodation,

parking and not forgetting the atmosphere. The Marae is set on spacious grounds with green

lawns and trees in the heart of Auckland City. The meals were cooked and presented by Marae

staff and was fresh and delicious and very appropriate for a Yogi diet.

There were many helpers involved in bringing this Intensive to Auckland, I would have to thank

previous committee members, Corry Regnier as past Chair Person. The present Executive com-

mittee Anna Simms, Roger Brown, Eira Kramer for their tireless and on-going work for our asso-

ciation.

Judith Folkhard for T. Shirts and Sound, Ella James for her tireless work as a one-man Events

committee and managing the door throughout the Intensive. Those working in the "shop" during

the Event, Heidi Napflin and Glenn Mc Beth and our treasurers Jyoteeka Cummings and Admin-

istrator Demelza for the bookwork and booking work that is all part of an Intensive. Thanks to

Tamar Munch for the advertising material, brochure and organising an interview with Abhijata for a

local paper.

A big thank you to all those who travelled to this Event. People came from as far as Queenstown

to Keri Keri to learn from a very distinguished teacher.

Most of all we thank Abhijata Shridar Iyengar who travelled around the world to teach for us.

Namaste

Melodie Batchelor


Volunteer Students Needed

Volunteer students are needed on Saturday 1 August and Saturday 8 August in Auckland for

the Introductory II Assessments. If you are interested or to find out more please

contact Jo Peden at [email protected].

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

ASSESSMENTS AND CPR CERTIFICATES When applying for assessment, please attach a copy of your current CPR cer-tificate otherwise your application will not be accepted. If a candidate applying for Introductory Level 1 is already teaching, a current CPR certificate must also be included with their application.

The CPR certificate is the minimum first aid requirement for ALL certified teach-

ers and must be kept current (i.e. re sat every 2 years).


IMPORTANT REMINDER

- All Teacher Trainers are required to provide volunteers students for an assessment in their city. - All teachers and schools in the area will be asked for volunteer stu-dents that are at an appropriate level for the assessment being held.

- It is highly recommended that candidates from previous assess-ments be available as volunteer students for future assessments as it is seen as a way of giving back to the Iyengar Yoga community.


2015

25th July Study Group with Melodie Batchelor: Back Bends: Practice and Teaching

31st July—2nd August Introductory Level 2 Assessment

16th August AGM Wellington

29th August Group Study with Melodie Batchelor-Pranayama: Practice and Teaching

25th—28th August Peter Thomson Workshop Auckland

25th September – 2nd October Spring Retreat with Pixie Lillas at Kimi Ora in Kaiteriteri

30 October - 1 November Junior Intermediate Level 2&3 Assessments

13th—15th Npvember Intensive with Monica Haar (t.b.a) @ Nelson Iyengar Yoga Centre

13th— 15th November Piha Yoga Retreat with Melodie Batchelor Contact [email protected]


2016

January 21st to 24th

Yoga Retreat at Piha Beach with Peter Scott

February 12th – 14th

Pixie Lillas Teacher’s Development Work-shop Auckland

February 26th –28th Backbend Intensive at IYC

March 4th – 6th MS Workshop with Garth McLean Auck-land

April 4th – 10th

Glenn Ceresoli Autumn Retreat , Mana, Coromandel,

May 6th-8th

IYANZ Association Workshop with Manuso Manos in Auckland at Te Mahurehure Marae

May 13th-15th IYANZ Association Workshop with Manuso Manos in Christchurch. Venue to be con-firmed.


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Glen Ceresoli’s Mana Retreat 2015

It’s the end of Day 3 of Glenn Ceresoli’s Mana Retreat in the Coromandel and I feel like assuming the foetal position. It’s like he has decided the entire retreat so far is an assault against the ramparts of my stiff shoulders, and I’m about ready to concede defeat.

I don’t though, and that’s the point. As Glenn reveals during the course of the retreat, that’s what the yoga is all about: restructuring the mind through the practice of the asana to not only allow us to progress past those emotional low points in our practice, but to extend that reconditioning out into our life to give us the tools to navigate difficult times there as well.

If we can learn how to acknowledge any pain, discomfort or restriction we feel in an as-ana and detach ourselves from it then we can examine that feeling objectively and find ways to alleviate or eliminate it. We can then take that ability to similarly deal with ‘real world’ situations. It is a step towards finding steadiness and ease beyond simple flexibility in the pose (and in life) rather than effort and discomfort.

Of course, we don’t jump into the philosophy immediately: it starts with asana as we be-gin to manipulate our bodies and minds with techniques introduced in the very first poses and expanded upon and reinforced with every subsequent pose.

Each day begins at 6.30am with the Gayatri Mantra followed by 20 minutes of silent sit-ting. An hour of pranayama leads into the morning asana, which lasts for 2 hours and is a dynamic practice that includes a lot of standing poses. We return for the afternoon ses-sion at 4.30pm, which includes inversions and a more restorative practice until 7.00pm.

Glenn places a strong emphasis on understanding WHY we would choose to initiate a particular action or technique so we can critically assess it’s effectiveness and appropri-ateness for the pose, to our capacity at that time. By having an appreciation for the un-derlying structure of the components of an asana we can more intelligently modify the technique, preparation, or use of props to affect the asana as a whole.

In this way our personal practice becomes an expression of our selves; a “sacred sci-ence" rather that “yoga decoration” that is subtly orientating and sensitising our minds.

Then the retreat becomes something else: you’re excited to practice because you’ve found - maybe just for a second - sthira sukham asanam: steadiness, ease, and pres-ence of mind within the asana. It’s an excitement you take with you beyond the beautiful setting of Mana Retreat back to your practice and your life.


As mentioned (and as I was forewarned), the first part of the retreat may be hard work. Glenn’s adjustments are strong and his instructions are relentless, but at some point the small victories will start: you’ll have an epiphany in a pose where the technique has penetrated and your understanding of the asana is radically modified. Or you’ll realise you’re further into a pose than you’ve ever been before, and it has come without strug-gle or effort.

Glen Macbeth


“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.”

B.K.S Iyengar


Yoga Retreat at Piha Beach with Peter Scott

January 21st to 24th 2016

Senior Iyengar Teacher, Peter Scott is based in Melbourne, Australia. His visit to teach at Piha Beach is an annual event which attracts students

from all over New Zealand. His teaching style has great depth and compas-sion and can greatly

broaden the knowledge of all yoga practitioners whether experienced or a quite new to Yoga.

Tuition $395

Vegetarian Meals $150 Google Piha Accommodation for different style and price

Contact Melodie Batchelor for advice and booking. [email protected]

New Zealanders traveling to Pune

We’ve included this section in the Link to allow those planning a trip to Pune to hook up with other teachers traveling at the same time (contact details in the Teacher Listings). Is anyone planning a trip in 2015/16?

Please email [email protected] Anyone else—please contact the Editor for inclusion


Notice to all members To keep our records up to date, please inform Anna Timms (Database Manager) of any of the following: • Trips to Pune • Tenure on committees and • For Teacher Trainers, a list of their current trainees (to be

updated every year) [email protected]

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International Day of Yoga, Wellington

21 June 2015 by Jo Pedan

This year, Winter Solstice, the shortest day, the longest night, was also the first celebra-

tion of International Day of Yoga.

The Indian High Commission organised this celebration of yoga in Wellington and in

various centres throughout New Zealand. In Wellington, we met at the Indian Cultural

Centre. The Wellington Iyengar Yoga Centre was asked if we could do an asana dem-

onstration at the celebrations. The challenge came to me.

I was humbled and inspired by the encouragement, advice and kind words of support

I received from my peers as I prepared my asana demonstration for an expected audi-

ence of close to 200 people. (It’s times like this when having been through a few Iyen-

gar Yoga teaching assessments stands you in good stead).

Telecast to other centres, the Opening Ceremony in Wellington started with the

‘Lighting of the Lamp’, a welcome from the Indian High Commissioner and the telecast

speech from the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, talking of the contribution yoga

can make to the process of self‑transformation, to harmony and to greater world

peace.

The MC, Ravi Mistry (the energy source behind Wellington’s International Day of Yoga),

lead the audience through a simple pranayama. The energy of the room quietened and

came together.

Just before my demonstration Ravi popped over to me and said that the audience might

like to follow my demonstration – obviously we had not discussed this prior to that mo-

ment – I didn’t know if the audience was warmed up for Sirsasana drop back to Dwi

Pada Viparita Dandasana (I was pulling out my showiest stuff). Despite saying it was

‘my showiest stuff’ I really had in mind that this demonstration was to be the best and

most captivating I could possibly do to honour the art of yoga, to honour Guruji, to hon-

our my teacher and my fellow Iyengar Yoga practitioners. (I knew my demonstration

would have a completely different look if my ego was too involved).


I was followed by two teachers from other yoga traditions. They led the group through sun

salutes, gentle movements, pranayama and Savasana. It was a great experience to be

within the ‘wider’ yoga community. I was struck by the amount of really passionate practi-

tioners from many different walks of yoga. Each of these yogis had similar goals: self-

transformation, bringing greater harmony to their lives, to the lives of those around them,

and greater peace to the world. One of the speakers noted that ‘What we do each day is

very powerful; it impacts greatly on our life, our consciousness’, encouraging us to practice

regularly and to recognise the impact of regular practice.

Finally we shared chai and a sattvic breakfast.


In Christchurch, Clare Davenport talked about yoga philosophy and yoga asana as she led Kate Coull and Colleen Adamson through a 20 minute demonstration, taken from the asana sequence suggested by Geeta, to an audience of 60 people. They were followed by a teacher from the Australian School of yoga doing simple asana with the audience, then a pranayama session by Aurora from Art of Living and fi-nally there was Mr Aswini, a visitor from India who spoke and showed slides on meditation. In Nelson Anna Timms led a class through Geetaja’s practice and hosted a morning

tea.

I look forward to seeing future ‘International Day of Yoga’ days, feeling sure they

will grow to be an integral part of the world’s culture.

These are the words from Guruji that were with me as I prepared for International

Day of Yoga:

‘Asana penetrate deep into each layer of the body

and ultimately into the consciousness itself’. BKS Iyengar


The Iyengar Yoga Association of New Zealand

AGM

will be held in Wellington on August 16, 2015.

All members are invited to attend.

Senior Teacher Melodie Batchelor has kindly offered to teach a free class to all AGM participants.

Venue:

Iyengar Yoga Centre of Wellington

'The Bakehouse' 6 Swan Lane

Te Aro, Wellington

Times:

11am -12:30pm — Free class with Melodie Batchelor for AGM attendees 12:30 - 1:30pm —- Break 1:30 - 3:30pm —- AGM


Retreating with Pixie Lillas Each year for the last nine years pixie has come to New Zealand and run a retreat in the Spring. This is such a poignant time of reflection on our life’s journey. Like a window opening, we experience a clearer view on where we are in our lives. There is time! There is space to develop our practice, time to find more depth within. Each day builds from the previous, each asana session evolves from our Pranayama session, which evolves from our asana session. With our daily chores removed from our everyday life, we can devote our attention for the week on where we are now. It's like a pause in time. Pixie's clear, calm, precise guidance provides the keys to open spaces inside ourselves, not only physically, but mentally, emotionally therefore spiritually as well. We are constantly reminded of our beloved Guruji, in Pixie's sharing of his words from her long experience with his teachings. "Nothing is casual, everything has purpose...” Pixie says “... be inter-ested.” The art of 'being' in our practice evolves rather than just 'doing' our practice. "Work with what you've got" Kimi Ora is such a supportive environment: an Eco Resort nestled amongst the bush looking out to the Able Tasman Sea. For me this week with Pixie has become my rudder to guide me.


Sometimes in the past retreats I have arrived at Kimi Ora and my wa-ters have been extremely turbulent, by the time I leave the waters have calmed. I leave with a sense of peace, clarity and great inspiration. Al-ways. For this I thank Pixie greatly, she has given so much to us all, without holding back. Thank you Pixie for your clear, precise guidance, you help our commu-nity in New Zealand profoundly; thank you for sharing Guruji and Gee-taji's teachings so faithfully and patiently.

Yours in Gratitude, Louisa Potter.


Yoga Retreat at Piha Beach with Melodie

Batchelor November 13th to 15th 2015

Senior Iyengar Teacher, Melodie Batchelor's Retreat at Piha Beach has been an annual event since 1998. The beautiful

surrounds of Piha compliment the depth of knowledge she has developed from yearly visits to the Iyengar Yoga Institute in

Pune India and shares with Iyengar Yoga students throughout New Zealand. This Retreat is suitable for all students of Yoga.

Tuition $210

Vegetarian Meals $95 Google Piha Accommodation for different style and price.

Contact Melodie for advice and bookings [email protected]

Pune Trips

I plan to travel to Pune in October 2015 and am in-terested to hook up with other teachers travelling at the same time. Catherine Young


Study Group for Introductory level 2 and Junior Intermediate levels 2015 - With Melodie Batchelor at Herne Bay Iyengar Yoga Centre Auckland. Each study group will look at practice and teaching for the underlined top-ics to give greater clarity and understanding. Contact [email protected] for registration. March 28th Saturday 2 - 5pm Menstruation, Pregnancy and Menopause for general classes Study group for Assessment with Melodie Batchelor April 25th Saturday 2 - 5pm Yoga adjustment-revision contact [email protected] May 30th Saturday 2 - 5 Basic Yoga Therapy for Back, Knee, Hip and Neck problems contact Melo-die June 27th Saturday 2 - 5 Inversions : Practice and Teaching with Melodie Batchelor Variations for those with ailment or injury. July 25th. Saturday 2 - 5 Back Bends: Practice and Teaching with Melodie Batchelor August 29th Saturday 2 - 5 Pranayama: Practice and Teaching with Melodie Batchelor


The Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) con-ducts regular classes for all levels, including beginners, general and advanced. Special classes for ladies, children and individu-als with medical problems are also held. Classes are conducted by Smt Geeta S Iyengar, Sri Prashant S Iyengar as well as sen-ior teachers trained by Yogacharya BKS Iyengar. The Institute RIMYI welcomes foreign Iyengar Yoga practitioners for general and ladies classes.

Prerequisites:

Students should have been practicing "Iyengar Yoga" for at least 8 years. This should

include regular practice of 'inverted postures’ such as Sirsasana, Sarvangasana for 8-10

minutes. All students should have read the introductory chapter to "Light on Yoga" and be familiar with the terms and principles covered in that chapter. Women are expected to know what is to be practiced during menstruation. Applications and Admissions:

An Application Form can be downloaded from the website www.bksiyengar.com . (This

form is also available from the Secretary of IYANZ). You may apply for one month or two

consecutive months of General Classes. (Note : The classes are generally booked a year

or two in advance). Students are allowed to attend a maximum of six classes per week for

one month. Monthly fees at the institute are US$425.

Studying with the Iyengars in Pune

K K TRAVELS - Pune KK Travels operate hourly air conditioned Cab Services between Pune and Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airports (Sahar Airport). All Passen-gers are dropped at their desired point in Pune and adjoining areas and vice versa. This is our shared cab service and the fare for Iyengar students is Rupees 950. See the website for details of other services offered or email your enquiry. E Mail : [email protected]


NOTICES: 2015 July 25th. Saturday 2 - 5 Back Bends: Practice and Teaching with Melodie Batchelor 31st July—2nd August Introductory Level 2 Assessment. Please send expression of interest to Jyoteeka Cummings on: [email protected] August 29th Saturday 2 - 5 Pranayama: Practice and Teaching with Melodie Batchelor 25th September – 2nd October 2015 Spring Retreat with Pixie Lillas at Kimi Ora in Kaiteriteri. Contact Louisa Potter 25th – 28th September Peter Thomson Workshop Auckland—Contact: Suzi Carson—[email protected] 30 October - 1 November Junior Intermediate Level Two & Three Assessment 13th- 15th November Intensive with Monica Haar @ Nelson Iyengar Yoga Centre Contact: Sue Hallas [email protected] 13th— 15th November Piha Yoga Retreat with Melodie Batchelor Tuition $210 Vegetarian Meals $95 Google Piha Accommodation for different style and price. Contact Melodie for advice and bookings [email protected]


NOTICES: 2016

January 21st to 24th 2016 Yoga Retreat at Piha Beach with Peter Scott Tuition $395 Vegetarian Meals $150 Google Piha Accommodation for different style and price Contact Melodie Batchelor for advice and booking. [email protected]

Februaray 12th – 14 th Pixie Lillas Teachers Development Workshop Auckland Contact Louisa Potter; Louisa Potter, [email protected] , ph; 09)4074469 or mobile; 0274981018

February 16th—28th Backbend Intensive at IYC with Monica Haar Friday 26th 6.00-8.30pm Saturday 27th 2.00-5.00pm Sunday 28th !2.00-3.00pm Cost: $200 March 4th – 6th MS Workshop with Garth McLean Auckland contact Louisa potterLouisa Potter, [email protected] , ph; 09)4074469 or mo-bile; 0274981018 April 4th – 10th Glenn Ceresoli Autumn Retreat , Mana Coromandel Louisa Potter, [email protected] , ph; 09)4074469 or mobile; 0274981018 May 6th-8th of May The NZ Iyengar Yoga Association workshop with Manouso Manos in Auckland at Te Mahurehure Marae May 13th-15th The NZ Iyengar Yoga Association workshop with Manouso Manos in Christchurch. Venue to be confirmed.


IYANZ BOOKSHOP

Basic Guidelines for teachers – BKS Iyengar & Geeta Iyengar $25

The Art of Yoga – BKS Iyengar $40

Yoga in Action: Preliminary Course – Geeta Iyengar $20

Yogadhara: 80th Birthday Commemorative Volume $40

Yoga and the new Millenium – Prashant Iyengar $15

Understanding Yoga through Body Knowledge, Dr Sulochana D Telang $25

BKS Iyengar Archive Project compiled by the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYANAUS), published 2007 $45

Geets S. lyengar’s Guide to a Woman’s Yoga Practice Volume 1 by Lois Steinberg, published 2006 $85

Iyengar Yoga – Asana Alternatives: The Neck and Shoulders by Lois Steinberg $95

Yoga in Action – Intermediate Course 1 – Geeta S. Iyengar $25


Astadala Yogamala Volume 1 $29 Astadala Yogamala Volume 2 $29 Astadala Yogamala Volume 3 $29 Astadala Yogamala Volume 4 $29

Astadala Yogamala Volume 5 $29 Astadala Yogamala Volume 6 $29 Astadala Yogamala Volume 7 $29 Astadala Yogamala Volume 8 $35

BKS Iyengar – His Life and Work $30

Yoga Rahasya – Compilation of articles pertaining to Yoga Therapy Published 1994 – 2009 $20

Yaugika Manas – A Study of the mind – BKS Iyengar $20 Organololgy and Sensology in Yogashastra: Prashant Iyengar $10.00

Order and payment:

Make cheques payable to IYANZ and post to:

IYANZ Bookshop, Glenn Macbeth

NB. Please include your postal code when providing your address. Prices quoted include postage and packaging.

All books are available at the date of publishing this Yoga Link.

Quantities held may be limited; you can check by emailing Glenn at:

[email protected]

Note: Book sales are only available to financial members of the Association....


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BOOKS:

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Others: Geeta S Iyengar’s Guide to a Woman’s Yoga Practice Lois Steinberg Yoga – A Gem for Women Dr. Geeta Iyengar · Yoga In Action – Preliminary Course Dr. Geeta Iyengar · Yoga and the New Millennium Shri Prashant Iyengar · Yogapushpanjali-Light On Yoga Research Trust · Yogadhara – 80th Birthday Commemorative Volume · Yoga for Children S & R Chanchani · A Matter of Health Dr. Krishna Raman · Understanding Yoga Through Body Knowledge Dr. Sulochan Telang

AUDIO TAPES:

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IYANZ Library List


VIDEO TAPES BKS Iyengar:

· Asana Demonstration. 1987 Harvard University · Guruji – life story of BKS Iyengar · Lecture & Pranayama Demonstration 1987 · Samadhi – an aesthetic presentation of the art of Yoga · 1992 visit to NZ; demonstration · 1995 Australasian Intensive; 5 x practice tapes · 75th Birthday Teachings; 10 x asana tapes · 75th Birthday Teachings. Pranayama; 3 x video tapes, Class 1 2 & 3 · 80th Birthday Celebrations; full set of pranayama and asana Video tapes · Silver Jubilee of RIYMI; Jan 2000 Teacher Guidance: 6 x tapes · Yoga : the Ultimate Freedom. 1976, Ann Arbor Yoga

Others: · Geeta Iyengar’s visit to Sydney 1996; 6 x tapes · Women’s Intensive: Geeta Iyengar 1997 9 x Pranayama (various sessions) 1 x

Question and Answers · Yoga In Action: The role of yoga in Women’s Lives Menstruation Beginners Practice and Demo; 1994 · 1938 Iyengar Practice (Krishnamacharya) · Felicity Green Basic Yoga · Felicity Green Basic Yoga · A Yoga Demonstration by Dona Holleman · Manouso Manos 1 x tape · John Friend Yoga Alignment and Form · Rishikesh International Yoga Week: I - Demonstration, II - Asanas, III -Therapy, IV – Pranayama

. DVD’s Mr Iyengar and Geeta’s Teacher training course 2001 14DVD’s Geeta Iyengar teaching in Pasadena, May 2001 Mr Iyengar and geeta’s Teacher training course 2000 6DVD’s Geeta Birthday celebration classes 9th to 13th Dec 2004 NEW Geeta guiding senior teachers 2009 Will be split into 3 sets of 3 Geeta teaching backbends with props 2010 3 DVD’s Geeta teaching pranayama November 2004 3 DVD’s Geeta teaching Teachers in Las Vegas in 2007 Geeta’s convention in Australia 2009 Geeta IYengar Pune Convention, December 2014 Others Rishikesh International Yoga Week: I—Demonstration, II—Asanas, III—Therapy, IV—Pranayama


CERTIFIED TEACHERS SENIOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL III Monica Haar Auckland 021 2156544 [email protected] SENIOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL I Melodie Batchelor Auckland 021 895988 [email protected] Susie Lever Auckland/Rodney 021 0394483 [email protected] JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL III Paul Barton Rotorua 027 4393910 [email protected] Wendy Brown Christchurch 03 388 1171 [email protected] Fran Campbell Auckland 09 378 4913 [email protected] Rosie Holland Nelson 0274995823 [email protected]

Jackie Kesby Hamilton [email protected] Corry Regnier Hamilton/Raglan 07 856 4932 [email protected] Joy Sanders Auckland 09 486 5338 [email protected] Anne-Marie Tweedie Christchurch 03 388 9080 [email protected] Louisa Potter Keri Keri 027 498 1018 [email protected] Delwyn Unkovich Auckland 021 800078 [email protected] JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL II Suzanne Carson Auckland 027 4822901 [email protected] Jyoteeka Cummings Palmstn Nth 06 355 1197 [email protected] Frances de Haas Christchurch 02108173038 [email protected] Eira Kramer Auckland 021 161 4336 [email protected] Neil Mackay Auckland 09 426 4203 [email protected] Tessa Meek Wellington 04 473 0722 [email protected] Pat MacDonald Auckland 09 810 9644 [email protected] Jo Peden Wellington 04 934 1844 [email protected]


CERTIFIED TEACHERS Continued Michelle Robinson Auckland 0273209340 [email protected] Matthew Smart Hamilton 021 791250 [email protected] Mande White Auckland 0274 908020 [email protected] JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL I Stephanie Anderson Auckland 0272841178 [email protected] Clare Davenport Christchurch 03 9429789 [email protected] Mass Doili Whanganui 027 6655001 [email protected] Norman Gruebsch Whanganui 02102725921 [email protected] Sue Hallas Nelson 03 545 0294 [email protected] Jane Jones Auckland +82 1094177769 [email protected] Marcia Leite Auckland 027 226 6981 [email protected] Julia McDonald Jakarta Indonesia +62 818978776 [email protected] Cheryl Farthing Auckland 09 445 2979 [email protected] Jude Folkard Auckland 09 4205255 [email protected] Vanessa Greenwood Auckland 027 541 4810 [email protected] Kathleen Powell Auckland 09 8183314 [email protected] Sandra McLellan Auckland 0220 589 251 [email protected] Loris Mills Queenstown 03 442 2345 [email protected] Heidi Napflin Auckland 021 0720510 [email protected] Wendy Norwood Auckland 021 446089 [email protected] Tria Peters New Plymth 06 757 2121 [email protected] Michelle Polglase Christchurch 027 6865146 [email protected] Lucinda Sherratt Hawkes Bay 021 506604 [email protected] Rachael Thompson Auckland 021 311988 [email protected] Jane Von Roy Auckland 021 322656 [email protected] Catherine Young Wellington 027 777 1212 [email protected]


CERTIFIED TEACHERS Continued INTRODUCTORY Lynne Atkins Palmstn Nth 06 3573878 [email protected] Barb Baird Auckland 0212771500 [email protected] Roger Brown Wellington 04 576 9402 [email protected] Michelle Brown Hamilton 021 2211042 [email protected] Louise Potiki Bryant Auckland 021 443 949 [email protected] Lynda Cantel Rotorua 0275560842 [email protected] Sean Carr Christchurch 027 255 1998 [email protected] Michelle Cowell Auckland 0212177001 [email protected]

Kate Coull Christchurch 03 3299139 [email protected] Pam Crisp Lower Hutt 04 972 0284 [email protected] Wendy Dawson Hawkes Bay 0210325600 [email protected] Zack Domike Nelson 0211684618 [email protected] Jennifer Duncan Auckland 021763471 [email protected] Gabriella Gini Hamilton 021 0516415 [email protected] Stephanie Hall Auckland 027 4296969 [email protected] Sally Jensen Auckland 021994093 [email protected] Julie King Auckland 09 832 8270 [email protected] Susan Lamont Nelson 03 547 6008 [email protected] Mechthild Laufkotter Motueka 03 5268554 [email protected] Denise Lewis Auckland 021 479 708 [email protected] Sue McBride Wanganui 06 347 1941 [email protected] Lee McGarva Auckland 021 761 231 [email protected] Juliet Mclean New Plymouth 0273836540 [email protected] Penny Mitropoulos Tauranga 027 6546526 [email protected] Tamar Munch Auckland 021659349 [email protected] Madhu Nahna Te Kuiti 021 1700846 [email protected] Sally Nauta Auckland 021 081 85118 [email protected]


CERTIFIED TEACHERS continued Christiane Nordt Christchurch 021 375642 [email protected] Rosie Percival Wellington 022 0161962 [email protected] Hilary Phillips Auckland 021 235 7056 [email protected] Linda Power Great Barrier 09 429 0122 [email protected] Wendy Purdon South Auckland 0274387116 [email protected] Nikki Ralston Auckland 021542563 [email protected] Tracey Roberts Christchurch 021 1899799 [email protected] Kim Robertson-Barnes Keri Keri 09 407 7759 [email protected] Joanne Rome Auckland 022 6809405 [email protected] Philip Savage Wellington 0212109174 [email protected] Julie Sargisson Auckland 09 846 0633 [email protected] Annette Springer Hamilton 0274142684 [email protected] Yan Stam Warkworth 09 422 3134 [email protected] Anna Timms Richmond (Tasman) 027 540 3944 [email protected] Taya Van Roon Whangarei 027 3336858 [email protected] Curly West Tauranga 07 579 2171 [email protected] Gaynor Wilkie Auckland 09 525 2445 [email protected]

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Committees 2014

Executive Committee

Melodie Batchelor (Chair) 021 895988 [email protected] Roger Brown (Secretary) 04 576 9402 [email protected] Jyoteeka Cumming (Treasurer)0211497633 [email protected]

Eira Kramer 094412130 [email protected] Anna Timms (South Region rep) [email protected] Assessment and Teacher Training Committee Fran Campbell (Chair) 09 378 4913 [email protected] Monica Haar 09 360 8884 [email protected] Corry Regnier 07 856 4932 [email protected] Anne-Marie Tweedie 03 388 9080 [email protected] Jo Pedan 04 934 1844 [email protected] Tessa Meek 04 473 0722 [email protected] Events Committee Ella James 0276652142 [email protected] Jyoteeka Cummings 0211497633 [email protected] Glenn Macbeth [email protected] Clare Davenport 039429789 [email protected] Communications Committee Eira Kramer: Link Editor [email protected] Anna Timms: Database and Website Manager [email protected] Glen Macbeth: Bookshop [email protected] Jyoteeka Cummings: Library [email protected] Ethics Committee Norman Gruebsch 02102725921 [email protected] Corry Regnier (Chair) 07 856 4932 [email protected] Delwyn Unkovich 021 800078 [email protected] P.R. Committee Jude Folkard [email protected] Tamar Munch 021659349 [email protected] Association Administrator Demelza Campbell [email protected]

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