"The aim and culmination of yoga is the sight of the soul, but it has a lot of side effects which are health, happiness, peace and poise."
Iyengar Yoga, one of the world’s most widely-practiced forms, emphasizes correct alignment of all parts of the body within each yoga asana (posture). This precision of approach builds strength and stamina, balance and flexibility, and a new sense of well-being. Achieving meditation in action, the practitioner learns to exist fully and vibrantly in the present moment.
The Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States — IYNAUS — disseminates the teachings of B. K. S. Iyengar and his family.
IYNAUS.org, the official website of IYNAUS, is your source for news and information about Iyengar Yoga, whether you’re a newcomer, an established student or a teacher.
Alignment is a cornerstone of the practice of Iyengar Yoga. One often thinks of alignment in terms of the positioning of the body and its various parts during the practice of asana (posture). The value of this aspect of alignment in balancing and protecting the joints, muscles, organs, vessels, and tissues of the body is well known to even beginning practitioners of Iyengar Yoga. What may be less well known is the importance of alignment with respect to the flow of energy in the body.
The BKS Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYNAUS) is committed to disseminate and promote the art, science and philosophy of Yoga according to the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. The Association oversees teacher training guidelines, holds annual certification assessments, and maintains a code of ethics for its teachers. IYNAUS also produces a bi-annual newsletter, imports and sells Iyengar yoga publications and products from India, sponsors workshops and conventions, and maintains an archive of Iyengar yoga materials and a national directory of Certified Teachers.
