Within an unregulated industry the rigorous and professional approach of Iyengar yoga teacher training is a shining light.

Iyengar yoga is an adaptive practice that can be active and vigorous, or restorative and more reflective in nature. In this blog post we will explain what a restorative practice is, when to practise it, why it should be practised, and a suggested self-practice sequence.

The ability to practise yoga alone in your own space, in your own time, at your own pace, with your own feelings and reflections, is beneficial in evolving and deepening one’s practice. Here an Iyengar practice sequence is provided that can be used to develop a self-practice routine.

We may begin attending Iyengar yoga classes because of their physical benefits, but the reason so many of us stay is that there is an inkling that some other sort of magic is at play. What is that magic? What is it that makes Iyengar yoga so rich, profound and transformative?

The Invocation to Patanjali is traditionally chanted in Iyengar yoga classes. This blog post explains who Patanjali was, why we chant the Invocation, and its deeper meaning. Listen to BKS Iyengar reciting the Invocation to Patanjali.

The presentation of asanas or poses is not about achieving an end point or destination, but has everything to do with what is required to work towards it.