ABOUT BKS IYENGAR YOGA

What is Yoga?

Yoga is joining into union the body, mind and spirit. It is an ancient Indian system for developing perfect health and a wonderful exercise for the mind and body. The practice of yoga poses helps maintain or restore physiological and mental well-being. The active poses emphasize the balance of strength and flexibility while maintaining correct spinal alignment. Restorative poses create energy and encourage relaxation. All poses promote physical, mental awareness.

About BKS Iyengar and Iyengar Yoga

BKS Iyengar was born in 1918, in India and lived in Pune, India until his death in 2014. He continued to practice Yoga until the day of his death. Mr. Iyengar is known to be the father of modern Yoga and one of the pioneers bringing Yoga to the west. He is the author of several books including Light on Yoga, Light on Pranayama, Light on Yoga Sutra, Yoga Path to Holistic Health and Light on Life. Mr. Iyengar has developed a system of Yoga emphasizing alignment.

Mr. Iyengar was a innovator in the use of props such as blankets, blocks, belts, bolsters, chairs and rope wall. To help students to achieve postures safely and completely according to their particular needs.

Iyengar Yoga teaches correct alignment. Many common ailments including back and neck pain, poor digestion, tension, fatigue, arthritis and women’s health issues can be relived by a regular practice of Yoga.

“Yoga has a threefold impact on the health. It keeps healthy people healthy aids recovery for ill health and inhibits development of disease.” BKS Iyenger