The Essence of Yogic Living: Iyengar's Parting Lessons on Freedom (Light on Life)

Welcome to another enlightening session of "Yoga Readers," where we conclude our journey through B.K.S. Iyengar's profound work, "Light on Life."
In this final session, we explore Chapter 7, entitled "Living in Freedom," as Dr. Agi Wittich guides us through Iyengar's insights on integrating yogic philosophy into our daily lives.
Key points discussed in this session include:
The concept of living in freedom according to yogic principles
The four aims of life (Purushartha) in Hindu philosophy
The importance of Shavasana and its relation to time and identity
The Yamas and Niyamas as ethical guidelines for yogic living
Iyengar's parting words and his vision for a life of continuous learning
Join us as we delve into these profound teachings and reflect on how to apply them in our own lives. Dr. Wittich shares her academic knowledge and practical insights, enriching our understanding of Iyengar's philosophy.
Highlights from our discussion:
The balance between spiritual practice and worldly engagement
The concept of a realized yogi living in the world
The importance of ethical living in yoga practice
Iyengar's perspective on integrating yoga philosophy into daily life
Join us on this insightful journey as we continue to explore the depths of "Light on Life" and discover how Iyengar's teachings can guide us toward a deeper understanding of our true, blissful nature.
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Dr. Agi Wittich has been a dedicated yoga practitioner for two decades and is a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. She studied Sanskrit and Tamil at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel, where she completed her PhD with a focus on Hinduism, Yoga, and Gender. Dr. Wittich has published academic papers on topics such as Iyengar yoga and women, the effects of Western media on the image of yoga, and an analysis of the Thirumanthiram yoga text.
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