06/12/2025
Today marks the anniversary of our beloved Geetaji. ❤️ I often wonder about Geetaji’s journey. It wasn’t just about mastering yoga—it was about breaking through the barriers of a male-dominated field while staying true to herself. She had to strike a delicate balance: not too assertive, or she’d risk being seen as aggressive, but not too soft, or people might underestimate her or take advantage. Walking that fine line must have taken incredible care.
As the daughter of B.K.S. Iyengar, the expectations on her were even higher. She had to work twice as hard—not only to prove her skills but to earn respect in a space where her very presence challenged the status quo.
Because of women like Geetaji, who carried themselves with such strength and grace, the world of yoga became a little more open. They made the path easier and the opportunities greater for those who followed