Why Are Iyengar Yoga Poses in Sanskrit, Not English?
Have you ever wondered why yoga poses are called Trikonasana instead of Triangle Pose? Explore the history of Sanskrit in yoga, why Iyengar Yoga continues to use it, and how it can enrich your practice.
Do You Have a “Good Side”?
Very early in my practice, I noticed that my right side seemed more capable. In standing poses like Utthita Trikonasana and Utthita Parsvakonasana, I could lengthen more clearly to the right. My trunk felt more spacious. My palm would land lower.