Blog Posts
Welcome to our Yoga Blog. We publish regular content about Iyengar yoga in the fields of Iyengar practice, yoga as it relates to health and medical issues (such as back pain), and yoga in relation to physical and mental wellbeing.
Re-visiting The Home Of Iyengar Yoga
Jackie, a regular student of the school and certified Iyengar yoga teacher, reflects on her recent re-visit to the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, or the home of Iyengar yoga, in Pune in October 2024.
How To Be A Beginner in Yoga
Andrew Lim, a regular teacher at Central Yoga School, reflects on the apprehensions and anxieties a newcomer to yoga often experiences, and how to begin the journey.
What's In A Name? Asana and Iyengar Yoga
Ever wondered why certain poses are named the way they are? And does it really matter anyway? In this blog post Jackie displays her depth of study, and perception, of Iyengar yoga in musing about this topic.
Cardio and Iyengar Yoga
When the Central Yoga School started in 1997 there were no gyms or group fitness classes in the vicinity. These days there seems to be at least one, if not a handful, on every street. Amidst the prevailing obsession over cardio workouts and aerobic activities, we take a look at the yogic viewpoint on cardiovascular health and fitness.
Most Googled Questions on Yoga
It is common practice to resort to Google, however the simplicity or limitations of search engine algorithms can pose challenges when it comes to finding nuanced or in-depth answers to certain questions. This post includes a list of answers to the four most googled questions on Yoga, algorithm-free.
The Goldilocks Principle in Yoga
Andrew Lim, a regular teacher at Central Yoga School, shares his thoughts on applying the right amount of effort in asana practice.
Lessons And Benefits Of Online Yoga Classes
While the days of Covid lockdowns are in the past, the benefits of online yoga classes continue. The following post is written by a regular student of the school, Gemma Davies, whose practice has flourished since attending classes online in 2020, and now having the option of attending either in-person or online since life has returned to normal post-pandemic.
Why Doing Yoga In Winter Is Awesome
Find out why winter is the best time of year to do yoga, and some ideal poses to be practising at this time of year.
The Source Of Iyengar Yoga
The Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute is a place of regular pilgrimage for students and teachers of Iyengar yoga worldwide, a way of maintaining parampara, or lineage, within the Iyengar tradition. Read about Lorenzo’s reflections in a recently published book after his most recent trip to Pune.
Who Was BKS Iyengar?
Who is the person behind a common style of yoga practised in the West? This blog post takes a look at the life of BKS Iyengar and why he was so revered and is still considered one of the most reputable practitioners and teachers of yoga worldwide.
Can Online Yoga Classes Replace The Real Thing?
With recent coronavirus restrictions enforced around the world, there has been a boom in the offering and attending of online yoga classes. This blog post discusses the pros and cons of online yoga classes, and how far it can replace attending real-life classes
The importance of being regular in yoga practice
In the Yoga Sutras it is stated: ‘Long, uninterrupted, alert practice is the firm foundation for success in yoga’ (YS 1.14).
Are You Practising Yoga Or Bhoga?
There is a fine line between practising yoga, and its opposite, bhoga.