About Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar Yoga is a form of yoga that focuses on precision, alignment and mindful practice. It is suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, and is especially known for being safe, structured and highly adaptable.
When you attend an Iyengar Yoga class, you are learning from a certified teacher trained to work carefully and responsibly with a wide range of students.
The practice was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, one of the world’s most influential yoga teachers, and is taught internationally to consistent standards
Features
Benefits
Teaching standards
Features
Iyengar Yoga places strong emphasis on how poses are done, not just what poses are done.
Key features include:
- Clear alignment – careful attention to posture and body positioning
- Use of props – blocks, belts, bolsters and chairs support the body
- Sequencing – poses are taught in a logical, progressive order
- Longer holds – allowing time to develop strength, stability and awareness
This approach helps students build confidence, understanding and steady progress over time.
Benefits
Regular practice can help to:
- improve posture and balance
- increase strength and flexibility
- reduce stress and tension
- support joint and spinal health
- build concentration and body awareness
Because poses are taught step by step, students often develop a strong understanding of their own bodies.
Teaching standards
Iyengar Yoga teachers complete rigorous, multi‑year training and ongoing assessment. This ensures:
- high teaching quality
- consistency across classes
- safe and effective instruction
When you attend an Iyengar Yoga class, you are learning from a teacher trained to work carefully and responsibly with a wide range of students.
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"Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees."
BKS Iyengar
BKS Iyengar
B.K.S Iyengar developed and practised Iyengar Yoga until his death at the age of 95 in Pune, India. Time Magazine once listed him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world, such is the impact of his teaching. Yoga is an ancient, tried and tested system of personal development. The Iyengar system is based on the 1,700 year old teachings of the guru Patanjali.
