What Is Iyengar Yoga?

Iyengar says we learn when we have an open heart and an open mind. The practice of yoga is about “stilling the fluctuations of the mind”.  We use the body as physical therapy to help us do that.

Iyengar teachers are trained to work from a syllabus that comes from the Ramamani Memorial Institute of Iyengar Yoga in Pune, India designed by BKS Iyengar. Iyengar’s Yoga is a progressive practice. This means that each class builds upon your knowledge of the last class.  Each level builds upon your knowledge of the poses at the previous level.  Every new action learned is a small step rather than a huge leap as you develop strength, flexibility and above all, self-knowledge.

BKS Iyengar –

In the 1960’s his book, ‘Light on Yoga’ influenced countless people around the world. Four decades later in 2004, BKS Iyengar was included in the Top 100 of the World’s Most Influential People by Time Magazine(Heroes & Icons, 1900-1999). During over 75 years of personal practice, BKS Iyengar and his family have pioneered a systematic approach to asana for the modern world. Based upon the Yoga sutras of Patanjali, Iyengar yoga focuses on correct alignment, specific sequencing, the use of props and adjustments to aid asana practice to access our full potential.

‘Yoga is for everyone. No one is too old or too stiff, too fat or thin or tired. A Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher can guide students of all ages and physical conditions to an experience of yoga, which is safe, accessible and rewarding.’

‘Iyengar Yoga is a complete approach to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual transformation, bringing physical health and vitality, mental clarity, wisdom, and emotional serenity.’

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