Lineage

Lineage Yoga is an ancient practice that encompasses art, science, philosophy and physical discipline.  It has a long and continuous lineage in which study and practice have been passed down from teachers to students, who then become teachers, who teach more students, and so on.  The lineage of Iyengar Yoga has its beginnings in the…

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Articles

Yoga Research –  Articles Articles The IYNAUS Yoga Research Committee is committed to promoting and advancing the study of Iyengar Yoga as a means of improving the mental, physical, and spiritual health of our community. Here you will find links to primary research articles investigating the feasibility and efficacy of utilizing yoga for a variety…

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Home Practice for Beginners

Home Practice for Beginners “Yoga allows you to rediscover a sense of wholeness in your life, where you do not feel like you are constantly trying to fit broken pieces together.” —B.K.S. Iyengar, Light On Life By attending classes with certified teachers of Iyengar Yoga (CIYT), you will learn asanas (poses), the correct alignment for…

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Iyengar Family of Teachers

Iyengar Family of Teachers Geeta Iyengar “Living is an art.  Yoga enhances the quality of one’s life.  Hence it is an art.  It lifts up one’s thoughts and enables one to face life’s difficult situations happily and with equanimity.” —Geeta S. Iyengar,  Yoga: Gem for Women Dr. Geeta S. Iyengar (1944-2018), the eldest daughter of…

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What Is Iyengar Yoga?

What is Iyengar Yoga? “Yoga is like music: the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.” —B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Life And Why It Matters… The system of yoga known as Iyengar Yoga was created and developed over 75 years ago by…

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