What is Yoga?
The practice of Yoga originated in the mists of prehistory. It is a complete and universal discipline that cultures body, mind and spirit harmoniously. Yoga brings health and inner peace. Although, in its essence, it is a spiritual discipline, it is in no way a religion. It comprises eight aspects, from rules for conduct through meditation to enlightenment.
What is Iyengar Yoga?
The teaching of Yoga according to B.K.S. Iyengar is based on the in-depth practice of Asanas , the postures of Yoga and of Pranayama , Yogic breathing. These are two of the eight aspects of Yoga.
Learn more about the Iyengar method...
Now 85 years old, Mr Iyengar is the inheritor of a tradition going back more than a thousand years, which he learnt from his brother-in-law Krishnamacharya of Mysore.
During a teaching career spanning more than sixty years, he has evolved a method of teaching the classic yoga postures that is precise, progressive and accessible.
The benefits of Yoga
Yoga can help to:
- improve posture
- relieve tension
- promote sleep
- increase stamina
- improve flexibility
- reduce aches and pains
“Alignment is enlightenment.” BKS Iyengar
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