Talk:Iyengar Yoga/Archive 1

third-party publications

Regarding the tag stating "It needs sources or references that appear in third-party publications", this BBC World Service article and programme[1] by Mark Tully should of use, and for the B. K. S. Iyengar article too.

I know there has been some potentially useful and informed coverage of Iyengar yoga in the Indian press, including some reference to related scientific studies and stretching back over decades. The titles in question would be the Poona Herald (now the Sakaal Times I believe), Poona Daily News, Deccan Chronicle, Hindustan Times, The Times of India and the Deccan Herald. Unfortunately I don't have copies of the articles and I haven't had much luck online, although searches at the latter two titles look reasonably promising. Possibly the older articles are too old to be covered in their online archives. Western press articles may also provide useful material but much of it is rather superficial and along the lines of a supermarket brand comparison of different schools of yoga from people who wouldn't know their asana from their elbow balance. Mutt Lunker (talk) 21:26, 27 August 2008 (UTC)

Advert?

Is this still "written like an advert"? Some more neutral citations would of course be helpful but I can't see anything that could be said to make it look like an ad any more. Mutt Lunker (talk) 09:12, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

As there has been no further comment I'll remove the tag. Mutt Lunker (talk) 11:35, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

Wiki Project yoga

--Yoga Mat (talk) 20:07, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. I've moved this banner to the top of this discussion page. Morganfitzp (talk) 19:01, 28 November 2011 (UTC)

Derivative forms?

I'm not quite clear on what the "derivative forms" designation is on the yoga style box. Are these forms derived from the style of yoga? Or are they form from which this style is derived? And how does that tie-in with "related schools"? Morganfitzp (talk) 19:04, 28 November 2011 (UTC)

Derivative forms of the subject of the article, otherwise it would be "derivative of the form:" or "parent form:". As regards related schools, Pattabhi Jois and Iyengar both had Krishnamacharya as their guru, which I guess explains the inclusion of Ashtanga Vinyasa. Sivananda is also hatha yoga but, aside from that, I'm unclear as its inclusion. Mutt Lunker (talk) 19:39, 28 November 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for that clarification. Confused as to why derivative forms are included in this box and not parent forms, and I agree on your point about Ashtanga being more related to Iyengar than Sivananda. Morganfitzp (talk) 03:56, 29 November 2011 (UTC)

Image

User:Davin7 removed the image with the edit summary "-image: too extreme and therefore nog representative to Iyengar Yoga. See i.e. http://www.bksiyengar.com/modules/Iyoga/asanas.htm for usual props". This image is of my ex-wife, who is a certified Iyengar instructor. She just got back from Pune where she studied with Gheeta and Prashant. She tells me the prop-use depicted is recommended if someone has difficulty aligning their hips. That's why I think the image is appropriate. – Quadell ^{(talk) (random)} 13:21, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

I think this is a bad image not because of the props but because you can't tell which way up it is! There must be a better photo out there that would illustrate Iyengar - possibly with use of props. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.223.1.123 (talk) 15:43, 16 June 2012 (UTC)

This is my first ever contribution to Wikipedia (i.e. this contribution to 'Talk' on Iyengar Yoga) so please bear with me as I am obviously not experienced in the use and the editing process on the Wikipedia website. As an Iyengar Yoga teacher I feel that the entry on Iyengar Yoga, although it has some good parts, could do with improving. The text of the article needs work but one aspect that greatly concerns me is the image which, although valid as a representation of Iyengar Yoga as remedial/therapeutic work, does not accurately represent Iyengar Yoga in the general context of a typical class or personal practice. A simple standing pose (eg Trikonasana, perhaps performed by BKS Iyengar himself) would be much more appropriate and representative. I have been in touch with the UK Iyengar Yoga Association and they agree and have suggested that I, with their approval, alter the entry. I will endeavour to do this within the guiding principles of Wikipedia but am happy to receive any help or suggestions as, as I said, I have no experience in editing entries on Wikipedia itself. --Mattigreenfield (talk) 13:43, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I think you have a point in that one or more picture of more typical asanas would benefit the article, although the current picture is valid in illustrating what may be a less everyday version of an asana but one which shows the prop work more distinct to Iyengar yoga. In other words, additions would be good but not replacement. Mutt Lunker (talk) 14:17, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I agree that the current image can/should remain as an example of the therapeutic application of Iyengar Yoga and also as an example of the use of props. I am awaiting some suitable images from the Iyengar Yoga Association (UK) to represent Iyengar Yoga at a more general level and will then attempt to upload them in a suitable context.--Mattigreenfield (talk) 20:16, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

I am now in receipt of a suitable image of BKS Iyengar performing a simple standing pose (Tikonasana) provided by the Iyengar Yoga Association (UK) that is copyright free. Since my account is not 'confirmed' I am unable to upload the image. I have to make ten edits apparently before I become 'autoconfirmed'. If anyone can help me with this I am happy to send them the image. Otherwise I will do some work on the text and hopefully make the the ten requisite edits! Mattigreenfield (talk) 14:08, 6 November 2012 (UTC)

Are you trying to upload to Wikimedia Commons? Mutt Lunker (talk) 15:51, 6 November 2012 (UTC)

No, I was trying to use the 'File Upload Wizard' - is there a better way? Mattigreenfield (talk) 16:08, 6 November 2012 (UTC)

Follow the link to Wiki Commons I've given you above, go to the "Participate" menu on the left hand side, then "upload file" and follow the instructions. See how you get along with that and if you are successful you can link to the file to put it in this article. Go to my talk page if you need any more help. Mutt Lunker (talk) 16:57, 6 November 2012 (UTC)

Many thanks for that information. I have some licensing issues with the picture that I uploaded so will need to find out some more information or apparently it will be deleted in seven days. The picture that has been selected is here: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BKS_Iyengar_in_Uttitha_Trikonasana.jpg (I went to your talk page but was not sure where to start the conversation - sorry!)Mattigreenfield (talk) 15:30, 7 November 2012 (UTC)

On a talk page, always post at the bottom, or the bottom of the thread if it's in regard to an existing conversation (which on my page it wouldn't be). For a new thread, you can click on "new section" at the top of the page, then add in a title and your text. This will automatically put the new section at the bottom. The licensing issue is important, which is why it's best that you address it and the reason I didn't volunteer to do it for you, having no knowledge of its provenance. Mutt Lunker (talk) 16:16, 7 November 2012 (UTC)

I have now updated the page, altering the introduction slightly and the images. We are still waiting confirmation of some details regarding the licensing of the new image and the IY (UK) will provide and update those shortly.--Mattigreenfield (talk) 14:38, 20 November 2012 (UTC)

Please remove the image until this is resolved. Mutt Lunker (talk) 14:53, 20 November 2012 (UTC)

Sorry, I jumped the gun a bit there and I have removed the image for the moment. Hopefully it will all be sorted soon as the IY (UK) has emailed Wikipedia Commons to grant permission to use the file. Mattigreenfield (talk) 13:15, 21 November 2012 (UTC)

No worries, thanks for removing it so swiftly without quibbling. Mutt Lunker (talk) 14:39, 21 November 2012 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks @Alexbrn, I was working on the grammar of that very same section but you beat me to it and I think your version is probably more elegant. Not keen on the "This discipline is considered a powerful tool to relieve the stresses of modern-day life, the results of which, according to Iyengar practitioners, can help promote total physical and spiritual well-being." bit either (grammar, element of repetition, possible alteration of meaning..) but I'll have a think on that. Mutt Lunker (talk) 14:25, 16 December 2015 (UTC)