David Meloni - Kośas: From Body to Bliss Workshop - (Asana)
with David Meloni

David Meloni, a direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar and who has been awarded the highest certificate possible in the Iyengar system, is the director of  the  IYENGAR® YOGA Rahasya Center in Florence, Italy.  He leads teacher training programs and conducts seminars throughout Europe, Asia, North and South America.  

David Meloni started practicing IYENGAR® Yoga in 1996.  In recognition of the depth of his practice through his immersive work with Guruji, in 2013, B.K.S. Iyengar conferred upon David the “Advanced Junior Level II” certificate.   In 2015, Geeta S. Iyengar (Geetaji) conferred upon him the "Advanced Senior level I" certificate.

Most recently, in January 2018, he was awarded by Geetaji the maximum level certificate,  "Advanced Senior level II” in the Iyengar Yoga system.  He is the only individual in the world to have obtained this designation.*

Since 2003 he travels regularly to Pune, India to study at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute.  During his time there, he studied with Guruji, B.K.S. Iyengar and Geetaji until they passed (on the dates December 16th, 2018 and August 20th, 2014, respectively).  He continues to be a student of Prashantji, B.K.S. Iyengar’s son. 

*From July 2020 with the merger of the certification levels by the Iyengar family, the “Advanced Senior Level II” certificate is currently Level 4. 

“It is essential for the follower of the yoga journey to understand the need for integration and balance in the kośas…Our specific field of exploration is ourselves, from skin to unknown center, “ shares B.K.S. Iyengar in his book Light on Life.  He further definines the five sheathes as:

Unity Woods Yoga is honored to host David Meloni in this unique workshop where he will shed light on this inward journey.  Please join us to experience the transformative qualities of David’s teachings.  This will be an excellent opportunity to benefit from his clear, direct language and deep understanding of asana and pranayama through his own powerful practice and immersive study with the Iyengars. 

SCHEDULE:  4 Sessions from January 22nd - 24th

PRICE: Register for entire workshop at lower rate or individual sessions. 

PREREQUISITES:  5 minute freestanding Sirsasana and able to push up in Urdhva Dhanurasana from floor.  No therapeutics.

SUGGESTED PROPS:  2 yoga mats, 4 blankets, 4 blocks, 2 bolsters, 2 backless yoga chairs, 1 short strap at 6‘, 1 long strap at 12’ (or 2 short straps), and access to wall space. 

Please email [email protected] with any questions or comments.