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The Art of Surrender | Yoga Sutra 1.23 Explained

What does surrender really mean in yoga?
In Yoga Sutra 1.23, Patanjali introduces Ishvara Pranidhana โ€” surrender to Ishvara.

But this does not mean giving up, becoming passive, or avoiding effort.
It means seeing clearly that we do not control every outcome.

We make effort.
We practise.
We learn.
But the result is shaped by many known and unknown conditions.

In this reflection, we explore how surrender helps us move from anxiety over results to presence in the journey.

๐Ÿ’ฌ What part of this teaching speaks to you most? Share your reflection in the comments.

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1 hour ago | [YT] | 0

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The Pose Everyone Rushes

The pose everyone rushes: Chaturanga Daแน‡แธฤsana.

In Surya Namaskar, many students move from plank to Upward-Facing Dog so quickly that Chaturanga almost disappears.

But in Iyengar Yoga, every transition is a pose.

A slow Chaturanga teaches timing, strength, alignment, and attention.

The elbows track back.
The body stays like one straight staff.
The chest and hips lower together.

B.K.S. Iyengar said:
โ€œAction is movement with intelligence.โ€

In this practice, we do not move with momentum.
We move with awareness.

At BKS Iyengar Yogashala, Chaturanga is taught progressively โ€” knees-down first, props when needed, then full pose.

The line is built before the strength is demanded.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Do you usually hold Chaturanga, or pass through it?

#IyengarYoga #Chaturanga #SuryaNamaskar #YogaAlignment #BKSiyengarYogashala

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2 days ago | [YT] | 6

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Take time for yourself โ€” to move, breathe, and recharge.

Join our Free Community Class: Iyengar Yoga for Homemaker, created for those who spend so much time caring for others and may need a quiet space to care for themselves too.

Through simple Iyengar Yoga practice, discover how mindful movement can help improve strength, mobility, posture, balance, and inner calm.

Suitable for all levels.
No experience needed.

Free Community Class
Iyengar Yoga for Homemaker

Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Time: 11:30am โ€“ 12:45pm
Venue: BKS Iyengar Yogashala, Kuala Lumpur

Register here:
www.bksiyengaryogashala.com/community/

Or scan the QR code on the poster.

#IyengarYoga #BksIyengarYogashala #FreeYogaClass #CommunityClass #YogaForHomemakers #YogaKL #KualaLumpurYoga #MindfulMovement #YogaForWellbeing #IyengarYogaMalaysia

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 7

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Why do standing poses often come first in Iyengar Yoga?

In Level 1, standing poses are often introduced early because many parts of the body are more accessible in this family.

The feet, legs, knees, hips, spine, chest, and arms can be observed clearly.
But this does not mean every class must begin the same way.
Sequencing depends on the students, their condition, the time of class, and the purpose of the practice.

The question is not only:
โ€œWhat pose comes first?โ€

The deeper question is:
โ€œWhy is this pose placed here?โ€

That is where sequencing becomes teaching.

Have you experienced a class that began differently and changed how you practised?

#IyengarYoga #YogaSequencing #StandingPoses #YogaPractice #YogaEducation #BKSIyengarYogashala

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 7

bksiyengar yogashala

Take time for yourself โ€” to move, breathe, and recharge.

Join our Free Community Class: Iyengar Yoga for Homemaker, created for those who spend so much time caring for others and may need a quiet space to care for themselves too.

Through simple Iyengar Yoga practice, discover how mindful movement can help improve strength, mobility, posture, balance, and inner calm.

Suitable for all levels.
No experience needed.

Free Community Class
Iyengar Yoga for Homemaker

Date: Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Time: 11:30am โ€“ 12:45pm
Venue: BKS Iyengar Yogashala, Kuala Lumpur

Register here:
www.bksiyengaryogashala.com/community/

Or scan the QR code on the poster.

#IyengarYoga #BksIyengarYogashala #FreeYogaClass #CommunityClass #YogaForHomemakers #YogaKL #KualaLumpurYoga #MindfulMovement #YogaForWellbeing #IyengarYogaMalaysia

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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Celebrate International Yoga Day 2026 with us.

โœจ One Community. One Breath.
Join us for a free community celebration of yoga, connection, and mindful practice โ€” with inspiring classes, family-friendly activities, and shared moments together.

โœจ Explore the practice through:
๐Ÿ”น What Makes Iyengar Yoga Different?
๐Ÿ”น Parents & Kids Yoga Play: Balance, Breathe & Bonding
๐Ÿ”น Asana to Prana to Dhyana

Whether you are new to yoga, returning to practice, or joining with your family, this is a day to come together, breathe together, and experience the joy of community.

International Yoga Day 2026
Date: 21 June 2026
Starts: 9:00am
Venue: BKS Iyengar Yogashala, Kuala Lumpur
Event: Free community event

Scan the QR code on the poster for more info and class registration.

#InternationalYogaDay #YogaDay2026 #IyengarYoga #BksIyengarYogashala #OneCommunityOneBreath #FreeYogaClass #CommunityYoga #YogaKL #KualaLumpurYoga #FamilyYoga #MindfulPractice #YogaForEveryone

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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Can you still breathe inside Warrior II?

Virabhadrasana II may look like a strong standing pose โ€” wide legs, bent front knee, extended arms, steady gaze.

But in Iyengar Yoga, the breath reveals what the shape alone cannot.

If the breath remains even, the effort may be clear.
If the breath becomes rough, forced, or uneven, the pose is showing that effort has become strain.

The mirror can show the outer alignment.
But the breath reveals the quality of the practice.

Watch, practise, and observe:
What does your breath tell you in Warrior II?

๐Ÿ’ฌ Comment below: does Warrior II challenge your legs, your breath, or your focus the most?

Join our classes to learn yoga with guidance, precision, and awareness.

#WarriorII #VirabhadrasanaII #IyengarYoga #YogaPractice #BreathAwareness #YogaAlignment #AsanaPractice #YogaEducation

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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A womanโ€™s yoga practice is not always the same.

At different stages of life, the body may ask for different kinds of attention โ€” strength, steadiness, balance, space, rest, or simply a moment to reconnect.

In this Free Community Class: Iyengar Yoga Practice for Women, we will explore how yoga can support women through mindful movement, clear alignment, and quiet awareness.

The practice is not about forcing the body into a shape.
It is about learning to observe, adjust, breathe, and work with intelligence.

Suitable for all levels.
No experience needed.

Free Community Class
Iyengar Yoga Practice for Women

Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026
Time: 11:30am โ€“ 12:45pm
Venue: BKS Iyengar Yogashala, Kuala Lumpur

Register here:
www.bksiyengaryogashala.com/community/

Or scan the QR code on the poster.

#IyengarYoga #BksIyengarYogashala #FreeYogaClass #CommunityClass #YogaForWomen #WomenWellbeing #YogaKL #KualaLumpurYoga #YogaPractice #IyengarYogaMalaysia

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 4

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Celebrate International Yoga Day 2026 with us.

โœจ One Community. One Breath.
Join us for a free community celebration of yoga, connection, and mindful practice โ€” with inspiring classes, family-friendly activities, and shared moments together.

โœจ Explore the practice through:
๐Ÿ”น What Makes Iyengar Yoga Different?
๐Ÿ”น Parents & Kids Yoga Play: Balance, Breathe & Bonding
๐Ÿ”น Asana to Prana to Dhyana

Whether you are new to yoga, returning to practice, or joining with your family, this is a day to come together, breathe together, and experience the joy of community.

International Yoga Day 2026
Date: 21 June 2026
Starts: 9:00am
Venue: BKS Iyengar Yogashala, Kuala Lumpur
Event: Free community event

Scan the QR code on the poster for more info and class registration.

#InternationalYogaDay #YogaDay2026 #IyengarYoga #BksIyengarYogashala #OneCommunityOneBreath #FreeYogaClass #CommunityYoga #YogaKL #KualaLumpurYoga #FamilyYoga #MindfulPractice #YogaForEveryone

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

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A womanโ€™s yoga practice changes through different stages of life.

In this free community class, we will explore how Iyengar Yoga can support women through awareness, steadiness, strength, balance, and wellbeing.

Through guided practice, you will learn how yoga can help you connect more clearly with the body, breath, and mind โ€” not by forcing, but by observing and working with intelligence.

Free Community Class
Iyengar Yoga Practice for Women

Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026
Time: 11:30am โ€“ 12:45pm
Venue: BKS Iyengar Yogashala, Kuala Lumpur

Register here:
www.bksiyengaryogashala.com/community/
Or scan the QR code on the poster.

#IyengarYoga #BksIyengarYogashala #FreeYogaClass #CommunityClass #YogaForWomen #WomenWellbeing #YogaKL #KualaLumpurYoga #YogaPractice #IyengarYogaMalaysia

1 month ago | [YT] | 5