Mary Dunn Iyengar Yoga Teacher
I received a phone call from Bill this morning telling me that Mary Dunn had died - he had just read her obituary in the New York Times. Mary was an Iyengar Yoga instructor and the founding director of the Iyengar National Association of the United States and a founder of the Iyengar Yoga Institutes in New York, San Francisco and San Diego. I was saddened by this news. Although we only met Mary twice, Bill and I were impressed with the depth of her knowledge, generosity and passion.
When we first began exploring ways to modify restorative yoga postures for people with disabilities, I invited a yoga instructor to Mount Sinai Medical Center to join us in a “brain storming session” - she in turn invited her friend and mentor Mary. During the first meeting we explored ways to adapt postures for people with spinal cord injuries and the second visit focused on people with brain injuries. They were exciting, collaborative sessions that reinforced the value in bridging traditional rehab with eastern approaches such as yoga. Her energy and creativity will be missed.
Here is a link to the obituary in the New York Times.
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