On the Light
Welcome to "On the Light," a podcast dedicated to illuminating the profound teachings and legacy of Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar.
Join us as we engage in enlightening conversations, diving deep into the life's work of B.K.S. Iyengar, whose dedication and insight have touched countless lives around the world. From his innovative approach to asana practice to his profound spiritual teachings, we'll uncover the essence of Iyengar Yoga and its relevance in today's world.
This podcast also explores the auspicious subject of yoga itself, delving into its ancient roots and texts, and receiving insight from established Iyengar Yoga teachers.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your yoga practice, "On the Light" offers a space for learning and inspiration. Please enjoy “On the Light”.
“Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame.” B.K.S. Iyengar
Episodes
24 episodes
Episode 23: I Was So Fortunate - Patricia Walden
Welcome back to On the Light. In today’s final episode of season 2, I have a delightful conversation with Patricia Walden. Patricia met BKS Iyengar in 1976.In this interview, she shares memories and insights from her decades of...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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44:00
Episode 22: Let Today’s Maximum Be Tomorrow’s Minimum - Joan White
Welcome back to On the Light. In today’s episode, I have a very engaging conversation with Joan White. Joan began her studies with BKS Iyengar in 1973. In this episode, Joan will talk about Guruji’s incredible power of observation, his continuu...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:08:28
Episode 21: The Auspiciousness of Yoga - Prashant Iyengar
Welcome back to On the Light. In today’s episode, Prashantji discusses the auspiciousness of yoga. He explains anustanum and emphasizes that yoga is not merely about practice but also about exploration and understanding the self. He en...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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58:14
Episode 20: We Are All Very Lucky To Have Been Touched By That Family - Faith Russell
Welcome back to On the Light. In today’s episode, I have a conversation with Faith Russell. Faith is a level 3 teacher at the Yoga Co-Op of Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. Faith talks about the unique way in which Guruji could teach us with such...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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33:59
Episode 19: There’s A Lot We Have to Be Thankful For - Neeta Datta
Welcome back to On the Light. In today’s episode, Lee and I had the pleasure of talking with Neeta Datta. Neeta is one of the few people who was fortunate enough to be able to study with Guruji from a very young age. Her father began taking cla...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:29:10
Episode 18: His Presence Was So Powerful - Bobby Clennell
In today’s episode I had the pleasure of talking with Bobby Clennell. Bobby began studying Iyengar Yoga in the early 70’s. Shes been teaching for over 30 years and has authored several books including, The Women’s Yoga Book: Asana and Pranay...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:01:05
Episode 17: Iyengar Yoga is Open Architecture - Prashant Iyengar
In this episode Lee and I are joined by Prashant Iyengar. This interview took place on August 18, 2024 … a little over a month from today. When Prashantji joined the call he knew exactly what he wanted to talk about which is not unusual for ...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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55:31
Episode 16: We Have to Walk the Line Between Courage and Caution - Garth McLean
Welcome back to On the Light. In this episode I have a very meaningful and inspiring conversation with Garth McLean. Garth was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1996. He shares with us how that unfortunate fate brought him to Iyengar Yoga...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:21:09
Episode 15: He Was Interested in Culturing Their Minds - Chris Saudek
In this episode I was able to sit down with Chris Saudek who I’m sure many of you are familiar with. Chris is an incredible teacher of yoga and resides in the La Crescent Minnesota and teaches across the river in LaCrosse Wisconsin.<...
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Episode 14: His Mind Was Very Strong - Geeta Iyengar
Welcome to Season 2 of "On the Light". I’m very happy to be releasing this special episode of an interview about Guruji given by his daughter, Geeta Iyengar. This interview took place in 2003. Kristin and Lee were in Pune for Guruji’s ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:22:33
Episode 13: He Did Not Give Room for Discontent - Prashant Iyengar
Welcome to this episode of "On the Light" a podcast dedicated to illuminating the profound teachings and legacy of Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar. Today we acknowledge Guruji’s 10 year Punyatithi. Lee and I wer...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:01:23
Episode 12: - The Garden of Yoga -Srineet Sridharan
In this final episode of season 1, I have a very rich conversation with the grandson of BKS Iyengar, Srineet Sridharan. Srineet talks about how the practice of yoga was always in the family and how he remembers as a child going to Mode...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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50:10
Episode 11: Sundara is Going Abroad - Prashant Iyengar
In this episode Prashantji tells us the colorful story of Guruji’s first flight on an airplane in May of 1954 . Guruji was going to Switzerland for a month to teach Yehudi Menuhin. Prashant recalls that day when the whole family went to the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:02:30
Episode 10: The Values Go Into Samskaras and Play Wonders - Prashant Iyengar
In this episode I start out asking Prashant a question on Karma. I wanted to know if we are able to pick - up where we leave off from this life - in terms of our progress on our yoga spiritual journey. His answer is unsurprisingly profound a...
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1:00:57
Episode 9: Going After a Bedbug with a Nuclear Bomb -Devon Dederich
In this episode I have a captivating conversation with Devon Dederich. I first met Devon when she, and other teachers, spoke on a panel to share their experiences around working with students in trauma. I also see her every Saturday morning ...
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1:36:51
Episode 8: There is Much to Hear About Yoga - Prashant Iyengar
In this episode Lee starts out by posing the notion that just because we call something yoga, doesn’t mean it is yoga. Prashantji address this and points out that there is “unyoga” and “non-yoga”. He further goes on to explain that yoga must...
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57:06
Episode 7: Iyengar’s Yoga- Prashant Iyengar
In this episode Lee and I are honored to meet with Prashant Iyengar again. Here you will hear Prashant talk about Guruji’s approach to teaching the students from the west, including how he taught violin player, Yehudi Menuhin, and other lumi...
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46:46
Episode 6: Inspiration Came From His Presence - Firooza Razvi
In this episode I am joined by Firooza Razvi. Firooza began studying with Yogacharya BKS Iyengar in 1977, and with Geeta and Prashant Iyengar in 1979.Firooza recently wrote the book titled, “Yoganjali, Quotes from the teachings of Prash...
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1:18:10
Episode 5: An Underprivileged Yogacharya - Prashant Iyengar
Thank you all for listening. I can’t tell you how overwhelming it is for me to see that people from all over the world are listening … but of course, considering the person we are speaking of, that is how it should be. I consider myself very...
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58:00
Episode 4: His Teachings Were All Intuitive - Prashant Iyengar
In this episode Lee and I have the great pleasure to be joined by Prashant Iyengar. Here Prashant expounds more on his fathers practice, explaining to us how there was not so much to watch in terms of Guruji’s practice, but rather much to un...
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53:12
Episode 3: The Most Generous Guru - Gulnaaz Dashti
In this episode I am joined by Gulnaaz Dashti, a dynamic and seasoned Iyengar Yoga teacher at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune. Gulzaaz Dashti’s immersion into the world of yoga began in 1990. She was ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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51:58
Episode 2: Beneath the Ash There is Fire - Prashant Iyengar on Guruji Part 2
In this episode Lee and I are honored to be joined again by Prashant Iyengar. Here, Prashantji shares the fascinating arc of Guruji's practice. He tells us how Guruji initially learned the asanas, drawing solely from his own personal experim...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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52:24
Episode 1: 'No Mundaka Upanishad for You!' - Prashant Iyengar on Guruji, Part 1
In this first episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by my co-host, Lee Sverkerson, as we embark on a captivating journey through the early years of the legendary B.K.S. Iyengar. In this special episode, we have the honor of interviewing Pra...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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45:26