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Iyengar in Ann Arbor: An American Yoga Story - New Documentary Short

"Today, yoga is practiced practically everywhere in America, with a wide range of approaches, philosophies, studios, and styles. But in the early 1970s, this endeavor, originally from India, was mostly unknown in our country. B.K.S. Iyengar's visit to Ann Arbor from Pune, India in 1973 changed all that. Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Y and held at the Power Center, the series of public classes were the first the now-famous yoga master taught in North America. People came from across the U.S. for an opportunity to learn from him. The success of his visit sparked a special relationship between Iyengar and Ann Arbor which continued throughout his life." - Filmmakers Donald Harrison & Jeanne Hodesh

B.K.S. Iyengar Demonstrates Pose To Yoga Students At The VFW Hall, May 21, 1976 Photographer: Cecil Lockard

B.K.S. Iyengar Demonstrates Pose To Yoga Students At The VFW Hall, May 21, 1976 image
Year:
1976
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 21, 1976
Caption:
"I cannot repeat this again and again...then I have to be here six months. Can you see what I am doing?"

B.K.S. Iyengar Helps Yoga Student, William Palmer With Pose At The VFW Hall, May 21, 1976 Photographer: Cecil Lockard

B.K.S. Iyengar Helps Yoga Student, William Palmer With Pose At The VFW Hall, May 21, 1976 image
Year:
1976
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 21, 1976
Caption:
"Do you know why I brought you here today, Palmer? To break your back as a gift I am presenting to you for your birthday! Your new life starts today!"

B.K.S. Iyengar With Student, William Palmer, Demonstrate Pose To Yoga Students At The VFW Hall, May 21, 1976 Photographer: Cecil Lockard

B.K.S. Iyengar With Student, William Palmer, Demonstrate Pose To Yoga Students At The VFW Hall, May 21, 1976 image
Year:
1976
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 21, 1976
Caption:
"Palmer, my friend, this morning you spoke of contemplation. Contemplate your knee! Then you will know what contemplation is!"

William and Mary Palmer In Their Frank Lloyd Wright Designed House on Orchard Hill Drive, March 1987 Photographer: Colleen Fitzgerald

William and Mary Palmer In Their Frank Lloyd Wright Designed House on Orchard Hill Drive, March 1987 image
Year:
1987
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 30, 1987
Caption:
Triangles inspired dramatic lines of the Palmer house (left), designed by Wright for Ann Arborites William and Mary Palmer, shown below [this photo].

Mrs. Louise B. Palmer

Mrs. Louise B. Palmer image
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Day
31
Month
March
Year
1939
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