Iyengar yoga

 

The Iyengar yoga method of yoga is named after our teacher Yogacharya Sri B.K.S. Iyengar. It encourages you to slow down and use the intelligence of the mind to rediscover your own body.

The precision of teaching helps you focus on mindful alignment of the body in poses, ensuring you are working steadily and safely. With mindful movement and maximum we combine strength and suppleness, but with an inner softness.

Classes generally start with warming up and simple poses, all of which are clearly demonstrated, moving gradually towards more advanced poses, always ending with a period of relaxation & as you progress, sometimes breathing techniques.

Props, such as bricks, blocks & belts are sometimes used to explore our practice and bring further awareness, allowing us to work with clarity and confidence..

The photo above shows students in different stages of inversions- from beginner to experienced and those who need more support.

Being totally aware & absorbed in the pose as they are being done is meditation: body & mind communicate at a subtle level & are harmonised. The Iyengar method is not just a sophisticated form of physical exercise & breathing- it is a spiritual practice aimed at integrating the mind, body & inner self.

Over time you realise the Iyengar yoga is not just a physical practice, but a way of living through our daily lives with balance, clarity and peace to your life.