Iyengar Yoga is for everyone.

A session includes a sequence of Asanas (yoga postures) which respond and evolve with the development of the students. Asanas may be variously energising, grounding, fun, challenging, soothing and restful.

Yoga is often translated as ‘union’; another word for union is ‘relationship’:

A regular yoga practice cultivates many positive seeds. These include increased fitness, energy and agility; better sleep, digestion and attention, more ease and compassion for oneself and others.

The Iyengar Yoga method is immensely practical because it was on the mat, frequently 8+ hours a day, and for over 75 of his 94 years, that BKS Iyengar passionately developed and researched yoga the only way it can be – through the observation and repetition of direct experience.  

One way of thinking about yoga is as an ethical practice through which we develop awareness.

To be fully aware, fully conscious, is to see clearly. If we can ‘see’ clearly, we have the capacity to recognise and distinguish between actions that are helpful and not helpful. The more we develop this, the more accurately we perceive the effects of our actions, and the more likely we are to make choices that promote wellbeing.

Accordingly, Iyengar Yoga has a thorough emphasis on alignment and systematic development of the asanas. We notice how much better we feel, when the arms, legs, body and head are well aligned, when there is space and access for the breath, fluids and consciousness to move freely through the body.

Yes, effort is involved, but not ‘pushing’ or straining. We may ‘hold’ poses for some time, that’s part of slowing down and seeing more of ‘where we are’. At times this may feel confronting, we may start to notice things we otherwise avoid when we jump from one thing to another. But by learning at a pace where we have the capacity to see and support ourselves as we do whatever we do, again and again, we strengthen the energetic pathways which support long term vitality and health. 

BKS Iyengar died in 2014, members of his family and a global community continue to share his teaching. We give gratitude to BKS Iyengar, those who supported him and all who continue his work. 

Come learn with us. 

Our sessions are small and friendly.

Session information continues below and on the booking page. 

To learn about Sally, our certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, click on her name. Please contact Sally, or reception, if you have any questions, thank you.