Fourteen teachers shared recommendations for students at all levels.

Whether you’re an aspirant, a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, yoga can have positive effects on your mental and physical health. While some people unroll their mats to develop flexibility and strength, others might be drawn to the discipline for improved focus, relaxation or spiritual growth.

The Iyengar method develops strength, endurance, and optimal body alignment, in addition to flexibility and relaxation. The Iyengar method develops self-awareness, intelligent evaluation, and profound inward reflection. Standing poses are emphasized at the beginning to build strength and ease of movement, increase general vitality, and improve circulation, coordination, and balance.

An overview of Iyengar yoga, its origins and benefits, plus an introduction to our Iyengar yoga program.

Iyengar yoga is named after and developed by B.K.S. Iyengar who was a student of T. Krishnamacharya. Together with Pattabhi Jois (who developed Ashtanga yoga) Iyengar was partly responsible for bringing the practice of modern yoga, as we know it now, to the West…