
Yoga enhances all the faculties of the body and maintains them at their peak. The postures increase vigour, pliability, stamina and resilience. They also develop firmness and lightness. These qualities are transferred to the mind. Thus a finely tuned body is considered necessary for spiritual growth.
The brain should be completely quiet and the body active
The brain should be completely quiet and the body active

Unless freedom is gained in the body, freedom of the mind is not possible
YOGA is a SANSKRIT word meaning yoke or union. It is an ancient system, originating in India from around 200 BC for developing the highest state of physical, mental and spiritual well being. It was codified by the sage PATANJALI. It is not a religion. It has 8 limbs or aspects – these being
1 RULES FOR GOOD CONDUCT TOWARDS OTHERS
2 RULES FOR SELF-DISCIPLINE
3 YOGIC POSTURES
4 YOGIC BREATHING
5 RESTRAINT OF THE SENSES
6 CONCENTRATION
7 MEDITATION
8 LIBERATION or ENLIGHTENMENT

YOGA CLASSES under the Iyengar method concentrate on the practise of yogic postures (asanas) and yogic breathing (pranayama).
The IYENGAR system of learning how to practise yoga is methodical and progressive, props are used where necessary to strengthen students and improve their alignment and more difficult poses are introduced gradually. Students can progress safely at their own pace , to suit their body, and without risk of injury. Beginners work in a basic way on simple postures. As students develop and become more familiar with the basics we develop more refined ways of working on postures and begin to introduce more complicated and challenging poses.
Peace in the body gives poise in the mind
The IYENGAR system of learning how to practise yoga is methodical and progressive, props are used where necessary to strengthen students and improve their alignment and more difficult poses are introduced gradually. Students can progress safely at their own pace , to suit their body, and without risk of injury. Beginners work in a basic way on simple postures. As students develop and become more familiar with the basics we develop more refined ways of working on postures and begin to introduce more complicated and challenging poses.
Peace in the body gives poise in the mind