Month: December 2009

Martyn Jackson on BKS Iyengar, Himself, and Yoga.

There are eight installments from my interview.  I have portioned them in segments.  I sincerely hope that students, teachers and those who are simply curious and inspired will appreciate the sincerity and candid vision from what Martyn says, sees and reveals about himself and his experience with his teacher, his students, and his life. Shelley Piser Shelley Piser:How do you…

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Martyn Jackson on Pranayama Practice

In 1981 I was introduced to Pranayama practice in Martyn Jackson’s teachers course. We practiced pranayama for one hour every morning before asana practice. This practice created the greatest shift in my own asana practice. Shelley Piser: You say often that Pranayama, is the most important part of your practice. Martyn Jackson:  I feel so. If I can get you…

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