The grand master and the triangle

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I begin this blog with salutations to Guruji BKS IYengar. The Grand Master of yoga- a formidable legend. His very presence inspires awe and reverence and to yoga practioners like me he is literally GOD! I still remember my first encounter with this 95 year old iconic Teacher of teachers. It was a chilly morning…

What exactly is Yoga?

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Is it a mere stretching exercise? Is it something that primarily enables you to bend down and touch your toes? Is it a class where highly acrobatic people fold themselves into pretzel shapes? Is it an ancient Hindu spiritual practice? Would it then have some religious overtones? Is it simply a form of physical fitness…