https://iyengaryoga.org.ukThe world's most widely practised method of Yoga is that taught by Yogacharya Sri B.K.S. Iyengar of Pune, India. Born on December 14, 1918, in Bellur, India, he studied and practised Yoga continuously for over 75 years. – he continued to practise and teach daily until his recent death at the age of 95 years in August 2014. As a teenager he learnt the classical yoga postures from his brother-in-law Krishnamacharya of Mysore. He has systemised and refined this millennial tradition, which predates Christianity, over 7 decades of practise and teaching, and has almost single handedly popularised this ancient art and science bringing it to a global audience.
Yogacharya Sri B.K.S. Iyengar's thorough study, understanding and mastery of Yoga are unrivalled in modern times. He was first introduced to the west by his pupil, the famous violinist, Sir Yeheudi Menuhin. Having taught in all five continents, he has won worldwide respect and recognition for his achievements and has made Yoga accessible and relevant to people everywhere, no matter what their physical or mental ability. The main emphasis is on vigour and rigour in the performance of the classical yoga postures with attention to alignment and precision. He has also pioneered the use of supports and props for the elderly or infirm or for those in the early stages of learning, to permit a gentle, beneficial and non-injurious practise.
He continued until the end of his long life to set the standard for his teachers and students, while his textbooks on Yoga have become classics. He was based at and ran the Ramamani Memorial Iyengar Yoga Institute in Pune, India, where his daughter Smt. Geeta and son Sri Prashant Iyengar are now co-directors. There are over 2000 qualified Iyengar Yoga teachers in the world in over 40 countries with over 180 Iyengar Yoga Associations worldwide.
For further information on BKS IYENGAR www.bksiyengar.com
The national body for IYENGAR YOGA in the UK is IYENGAR YOGA (UK) www.iyengaryoga.org.uk
Yogacharya Sri B.K.S. Iyengar's thorough study, understanding and mastery of Yoga are unrivalled in modern times. He was first introduced to the west by his pupil, the famous violinist, Sir Yeheudi Menuhin. Having taught in all five continents, he has won worldwide respect and recognition for his achievements and has made Yoga accessible and relevant to people everywhere, no matter what their physical or mental ability. The main emphasis is on vigour and rigour in the performance of the classical yoga postures with attention to alignment and precision. He has also pioneered the use of supports and props for the elderly or infirm or for those in the early stages of learning, to permit a gentle, beneficial and non-injurious practise.
He continued until the end of his long life to set the standard for his teachers and students, while his textbooks on Yoga have become classics. He was based at and ran the Ramamani Memorial Iyengar Yoga Institute in Pune, India, where his daughter Smt. Geeta and son Sri Prashant Iyengar are now co-directors. There are over 2000 qualified Iyengar Yoga teachers in the world in over 40 countries with over 180 Iyengar Yoga Associations worldwide.
For further information on BKS IYENGAR www.bksiyengar.com
The national body for IYENGAR YOGA in the UK is IYENGAR YOGA (UK) www.iyengaryoga.org.uk
Focus on keeping the spine straight .
It is the job of the spine to keep the brain alert
Fear and fatigue block the mind. Confront both squarely, and then courage and confidence will flow into you.
It is the job of the spine to keep the brain alert
Fear and fatigue block the mind. Confront both squarely, and then courage and confidence will flow into you.
