What to expect in a class
When you come to a class, you'll be guided through each pose with clear demonstration and instruction. As a complete beginner, or someone with stiff hips, knee problems, back issues etc, you'll feel safe and supported.
In Iyengar Yoga, a lot of care and attention goes into the correct alignment of the body, and postures are held longer than other styles of yoga. This helps to strengthen the muscles and take time to stretch as well as focusing our awareness.
A variety of yoga props are used to help each individual work to their own level, whether flexible or stiff, younger or older.
As a holistic approach, yoga benefits both mind and body. It improves posture, flexibility, strength, muscle tone, concentration, self confidence and mental calm. Iyengar yoga has been described as mediation in action.
B.K.S Iyengar and the Father of Modern Yoga Today
IYENGAR Yoga was first created and developed by Yogacharya Sri B.K.S Iyengar of Pune, India. Born in 1918 in Bellur, India, he studied and practised yoga throughout his lifetime up until his death in August 2014 aged 95.
More than anyone, BKS Iyengar is responsible for bringing yoga from the East to the West.
He developed this method of yoga that could be practised by anyone, whatever their age, fitness, or ability. He was the first to use props such as yoga bricks, belts etc to enable students to work to their individual needs, and help their understanding of the postures.