What is Iyengar Yoga?

Iyengar Yoga is the foundation of all yoga in the world.
By directing your awareness inward and to every corner of your body and concentrating on taking the poses correctly, you will bring your mind and body into a correct, distortion-free state.

●Characteristics of Iyengar Yoga

Iyengar yoga is a style of yoga developed by BKS Iyengar, an Indian teacher. His book "Light on Yoga" is a best-selling book for mastering the correct yoga poses and is used as a reference by many yoga instructors.
Iyengar yoga places great importance on learning the correct poses, called "asanas." It has gained such a high reputation overseas that it is said that "yoga means Iyengar yoga."

Iyengar yoga aims to relax the body and mind and correct imbalances in the body. For this reason, it is important to perform poses slowly while maintaining correct breathing and correct posture, which is a major feature of the style.
By carefully performing simple poses, you can adjust the balance between relaxation and energy improvement, strengthen muscles, and correct distortions.
There are few poses that put undue strain on the body and the hold times are relatively long, so even people with stiff bodies can improve without straining themselves.

In Iyengar yoga, various props (assistive equipment) are used depending on the situation to help you maintain the correct posture without straining yourself. By supporting your body with props, you do not put any extra strain on your body.
Props include blocks, cushions, straps, belts, chairs, walls, ropes, etc. By understanding and using the structure of bones and joints, you can focus on the correct position of the body and breathing.
In addition, Iyengar yoga places great importance on the sequencing of poses, as the poses are structured in a flowing manner, allowing you to see the changes in your body as you change from one pose to the next.

Iyengar yoga is characterised by proper posture, purposeful sequencing and the use of props, and when practised under the guidance of a certified instructor, you will experience transformation and benefits.

The effects and benefits of Iyengar yoga

By consistently practicing Iyengar yoga, you can maintain strong muscles, a straight body, and a stable mind.
Poses must be performed correctly to be effective. Every pose in an Iyengar yoga sequence has a purpose and a different effect on the body.
By continuing to practice the correct poses, you can develop awareness of every part of your body and the ability to understand changes in your body. This will increase your physical and mental energy, improve muscle flexibility, and correct any imbalances in your body that anyone may have.

Iyengar yoga can also tighten loose parts of the body, increase flexibility in stiff areas, and help relieve fatigue accumulated in daily life. As it improves blood and lymph flow, it can also be expected to have the effect of improving natural healing and resistance.

By focusing on slow movements, breathing and posture, you can create a meditative state, which also has the effect of reducing stress. By reaching a stable psychological state, you will feel a sense of fulfillment as your mind and body become one, and any physical and mental disorders will be alleviated.