In the Introduction to Light on Yoga B.K.S. Iyengar quotes the Bhagavad Gita VI.16 and VI. 17, ‘Yoga is not for him who gorges too much, nor for him who starves himself. It is not for him who sleeps too much, nor for him who stays awake. By moderation in eating and in resting, by …
There are different techniques and strategies to help us stay on the path of yoga. Going to weekly yoga classes taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers (CIYTs) can contribute to regularity in yoga practice. Doing yoga at the same time in the same place in your home is a way to stay on track. Wearing …
The english translation of the sanskrit word Asana is seat. Although many yoga poses or yoga postures are also referred to as yoga asanas. In B.K.S Iyengar’s Light on Yoga there are over 200 yoga poses. None of the yoga postures in Light on Yoga are done with a yoga prop. However, yoga props are …
Why come to yoga class? 1) Exercise. Tired of your old workout routines? There are hundreds of different yoga poses to try. 2) Relaxation. Yoga class can boost your mood and ease tension. 3) Community. Taking a group class can be uplifting and help you meet people with similar interests. Coming to class can help …
Iyengar Yoga offers many ways to practice yoga. The practice can be tailored depending on one’s energy level, schedule, preferences, and goals. One can practice alone or with a group. Yoga props can be used to promote ease and stability or to present a suitable challenge. Yoga Poses can be practiced in a variety of …
As our yoga practice develops the quality of our poses change. There are hundreds of yoga poses in B.K.S Iyengar’s Light on Yoga yet often he would teach for hours focusing only on a few poses. Doing a good pose for a few moments is better than holding a lousy pose for several minutes. How …
Daṇḍāsana known as staff pose in english is a basic seated posture. The legs are to be “poker stiff” according to B.K.S. Iyengar. Key fundamental actions needed for many yoga poses are introduced in this posture. Props are often used in ways to give height under the buttocks. One can bring the back to the …
Yoga Poses wake up dormant muscle groups. Different postures work with a wide variety of joints and muscles. This helps to bring blood flow and energy to places that do not normally receive these precious resources. In turn we give our bodies a bath each time we practice as such we become established in sauca. …