Teachers in Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward Dog) at the Rope Wall
Iyengar Yoga PropsAbout Iyengar Yoga
B.K.S. Iyengar of Pune, India developed this system of yoga over 60 years ago.
He continues to teach, refine and improve the method and passes this knowledge along to his teachers and students. Of his many writings, Light on Yoga is considered one of the defining texts on the subject. Iyengar yoga is taught on 6 continents and throughout the United States.
Iyengar Yoga is known for its emphasis on body alignment that helps to build strength, flexibility, balance and a sense of calm, clarity, and well being. The use of props, such as blocks, belts, and blankets, helps to make this yoga accessible to everyone.
Though classes emphasize the physical postures, as students progress in their practice, awareness of the body deepens. This creates evenness and calm that allows one to use yoga to connect more deeply with a chosen spiritual path.
The Iyengar Yoga Certification Mark is a sign that the instructor has been rigorously trained and passed a series of tests to ensure the finest quality instruction. We are proud to display this mark.
Links:
- Information on membership and regional workshops:
Iyengar Yoga Association of the Northwest - Iyengar Yoga National Association of the U.S.
- Official B.K.S Iyengar Website
- Felicity Green, Advanced Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Lopez Island
- John Hopkins Health Alert about Iyengar Yoga and back pain
- Articles on Iyengar Yoga medical research
- New York Times article on Gentle Yoga for Seniors
- The Martha Stewart Show featuring Iyengar Yoga