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Iyengar Yoga

Iyengar Yoga is based on the discoveries of Yogacharya Sri B.K.S. Iyengar, from his 80 years of uninterrupted practice. In the Iyengar method, study is orderly and progressive. We start with the external, gross physical body and move towards the subtle, more inner layers of our being. Key characteristics of Iyengar Yoga are: Accessibility (regardless of age, flexibility, ability); Timing (longer holds of poses to penetrate each and every cell of the body); Sequencing (varies tremendously depending upon the goal of practice, season, time of day); Exquisite attention to detail; Alignment (alignment of muscles, bones and joints which creates safety and stability in practice); and focus on Svādhyāya (self-study). Iyengar Yoga is often referred to as “meditation in action” – where movements are infused with awareness and intelligence. Our entire being is focused and absorbed fully in those actions, so that no part of our embodiment is left neglected or undiscovered.