What is Iyengar Yoga

Iyengar yoga is developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, one of the most well-known yoga masters of our time, throughout his life. He was initially taught yoga by Sri T. Krishnamacharya, his brother in law, while he was young.  Later on, through investigation and practical research, he developed his own methodology to teach classical yoga in a systematic and progressive way, grounding his work on the ancient text known as Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. B.K.S. Iyengar strived to spread yoga and make it approachable for everyone, regardless of their age and physical or mental capabilities. Consequently, he was the first one to introduce the use of yoga props as learning tools.   

The teaching method emphasizes safety, alignment, sequencing and timing. It is a progressive way of teaching that is aimed to develop practioner’s skills and abilities.  While practicing the yoga postures, there is focus on precision and alignment to avoid physical injuries and imbalances.  This focus on precision and alignment brings about a harmony not only at the physical level but also at mental and energetic levels, allowing the yoga practice to create balance in our body and mind.  The yoga poses taught in variety of sequences that create certain physical or/and mental effects as well as develop strength, flexibility and stamina, leading to more challenging poses by time.  Furthermore, the sequences can be adapted to needs, ability and age within a class when necessary.  We use yoga props such as blocks, belts, blankets and bolsters to facilitate learning, to bring awareness to certain aspects of a yoga posture or a certain part of our body, or to work with individual needs such as stiffness, injuries etc. 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS 

Level 1 Class:

In the Level 1 classes, you will be introduced to fundamentalyoga poses, helping you to build a strong foundation for your yoga practice.

With the advantage of having the small group of students, the classes will build on, making it possible to have gradual progression each week. The pace of the classes will be dynamic.

Gentle Beginners Class:

In gentle beginners classes, you will be introduced to fundamental yoga poses as in foundation classes but at a slower pace. You will work on some of the standing poses as well as sitting and supine posses. The classes finishes with few restorative poses.

Level 1-2:

In level 1-2 classes, you will be strengthening your basics and gradually progressing onwards with the practice you have built in Level 1 classes. Here you will also be prepared and slowly introduced to Shoulder Stand.

Level 2:

In level 2 classes, as we have established the basics in the previous levels, we move to intermediate level practice, holding the poses longer, learning new poses that are a bit more challenging and starting to learn Head Stand.

Morning Yoga:

It is a dynamic, all levels class. You will learn Sun Salutations, do some standing posses leading to different themes.