Iyengar Yoga Classes & Therapy emphasise alignment, precision, and detailed instructions in each posture. And when necessary, it uses props, like blocks and straps, to make the poses accessible and encourage the proper form for all practitioners, regardless of their age, stage or condition. This focus on alignment helps prevent injury and maximizes the benefits of each asana. Detailed guidance and a gradual progression through poses allow students to build strength and flexibility safely. Certified teachers undergo rigorous training, ensuring high-quality instruction. So these elements make Iyengar Yoga one of the safest styles, suitable for beginners, advanced practitioners, and those with physical limitations or injuries.
READ MORE about the history of Iyengar Yoga.
I have been a Yoga practitioner for over 40 years and am now a Senior Level 3 teacher and trainer. In the 1990s life-long interest in health and the human body led me to the practice and teaching of Iyengar Yoga. I began teaching in 2002 and am now a senior teacher, trainer & mentor. As Chair of the Board of Directors for the Iyengar Association, UK and Ireland I help to support a large and diverse group of members, students and teachers. I teach regular Iyengar Yoga classes, online and in person, monthly workshops and occasional retreats and holidays. For people who have health needs, I help them manage their condition through therapeutic yoga practice. As a yoga teacher, I am a Professional Partner with the Axminster & Lyme Regis Cancer Support group.
So what are the different ways you can practice? Here are some different Iyengar Yoga Classes you can join.
The Certification Mark was introduced by BKS Iyengar in 2004, for all those trained and qualified to teach the Iyengar method of yoga.
