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On the Light

by Susan Johnson

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Episode 65: Body the Shrine, Yoga Thy Light

October 12, 2026 · 50 min

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to On the Light, a podcast dedicated to illuminating the profound teachings and legacy of Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar and the auspicious subject of Yog. I’m your host, Susan Johnson. In this conversation, I speak…
Episode 64: You Slowly Build the Foundation – Eric Small

October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

Send us Fan Mail Today I am delighted to welcome back Eric Small. Eric has been teaching for more than sixty-five years and has devoted much of his life to working with people living with multiple sclerosis, a condition he himself was…
Episode 63: Sanatana Dharma Is Meant for Every Being – Prashant Iyengar

September 28, 2026 · 44 min

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode with Prashant Iyengar is one of my favorites. If you're a regular listener to my conversations with Prashant, you'll notice that I often begin by posing a topic or question in a rather mundane way—one might…
Exclusive Live Event Announcement! 📢 Listen up! 🙉 You won't want to miss this!✨

September 20, 2026 · 3 min

Send us Fan Mail ✨In lieu of a Monday episode, I have exciting news to share with the On the Light community! For the first time, On the Light will host a live episode with Prashant Iyengar, exclusively for paid subscribers. As a show of…
Episode 62: Keeping the Treasures Alive – Claudia Díaz Boitano

September 14, 2026 · 53 min

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is Claudia Díaz Boitano, a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher from Chile whose life and work have been deeply shaped by the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar and the teachers who carried those teachings forward. I'm…

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Episode 61: When You Are Teaching You Are Creating Impressions – Prashant Iyengar

September 7, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Send us Fan Mail This episode is an absolute must-listen for anyone who teaches yoga, and for any practitioner of yoga as well. In this thought-provoking conversation, Prashant Iyengar reminds us that teaching is about far more than…
Episode 60: Wherever There Will Be Yog, There Will Be B.K.S. Iyengar – Virendra Naik

August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

Send us Fan Mail My guest today is Virendra Naik, one of the many students who grew up in the children's classes at RIMYI in Pune. Raised within the atmosphere of the Institute, he experienced firsthand the teachings of Guruji, Geetaji…
Episode 59: Keep the Knowledge Alive and Pure – Eyal Shifroni

August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I am honored to speak with Eyal Shifroni. Eyal is a senior Iyengar Yoga teacher from Israel, a longtime student of the Iyengar family, and the author of nine books on yoga practice and philosophy. Eyal…
Episode 58: Let That Leg Be Your Guru – Rebecca Lerner

August 17, 2026 · 53 min

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I am joined by senior Iyengar Yoga teacher Rebecca Lerner. Rebecca's journey into yoga began through rehabilitation after a devastating injury as a teenager that permanently altered the course of her…
Episode 57: The Guru Must Customize the Teaching – Prashant Iyengar

August 10, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to On the Light. I'm your host, Susan Johnson. This is the third conversation in my series with Prashant Iyengar exploring the History of Yog. In our previous two episodes, Prashantji encouraged us to…
Episode 56: History Begins with You - Prashant Iyengar

August 3, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

Send us Fan Mail In our previous conversation, Prashantji challenged us to rethink what it means to study the history of yoga. Before looking outward, he suggested that we first examine our own history—to honestly acknowledge our…
Episode 55: You Need Courage to Face Your Inglorious Past – Prashant Iyengar

July 27, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is especially meaningful to me because it was recorded in person in Pune, during my recent visit to study at the Institute. My dear friend, Yemile Mizrahi, joined me for this interview as well, making the…

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About the show

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