Episode 60: Wherever There Will Be Yog, There Will Be B.K.S. Iyengar – Virendra Naik

Send us Fan MailMy 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, and other senior teachers who shaped generations of Iyengar Yoga practitioners.In this conversation, Virendra shares memories from those early years, the lessons that stayed with him, his journey from student to teacher, and some of his profound revelations through his study with Prashant Iyengar. We also discuss his life as an engineer in Germany, his work teaching children, and his reflections on the passing of Guruji and Geetaji.This episode offers a rare glimpse into life at the Institute through the eyes of someone who quite literally grew up there.If On the Light has enriched your study, deepened your practice, or connected you to the broader Iyengar Yoga community, please consider liking, sharing, and subscribing. This podcast is independently produced and relies on listener support. By clicking “Support the Show” in the show notes and making a small monthly donation, you help preserve and share the stories, teachings, and voices of the Iyengar Yoga community.Please enjoy this episode with Virendra.Support the show