The Iyengar Yoga method
“Our body is our main defense.
It is up to us to take care of it, with attention and awareness" C. Ramirez
The Iyengar yoga method emphasizes alignment of the body. She teaches very precisely how to build postures (asanas) and thus, little by little, to practice them better.
Lyengar yoga brings autonomy to its follower. His practice of asanas develops discipline, consistency, strength, flexibility and endurance, essential skills for maintaining a positive attitude in everyday life.
The teaching of asanas is progressive. For example, the first part of the course is devoted to learning standing postures. Then, we practice a few postures on the ground and the practice ends with a guided relaxation (Savasana).
The practitioner acquires the necessary motivation and knowledge to develop a personal and safe practice. Some supports (blankets, wooden blocks, belts, chairs, ropes) can be used.
The Iyengar yoga method is named in honor of B.K.S Iyengar, a man who devoted his life to the study of yoga. B.k.S Iyengar made yoga known in the West, he wrote several books, which helped to dissect yoga in its entirety. His books have been and always will be a source of inspiration for any practitioner touched by the art, science and philosophy of yoga. His most famous book is “Light on Yoga” an immeasurable legacy.
His daughter Doctor Geeta S.Iyengar, his son Sri Prashant Iyengar and his granddaughter Abhijata Sridhar, continued the path that this man was able to illustrate so well. In December 2018, Geetaji died. Even in these last days, she was able to transmit with love and passion, strength and conviction, her knowledge of yoga to more than 1,500 students from 56 countries around the world.
Prashant Iyengar and Abhijata Sridhar are currently in charge of the RIMYI institute in Pune, India. Institute which saw the birth of this method more than 45 years ago.
For more information about the work of the Iyengar family please visit their websitehttp://www.bksiyengar.com/
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