About Yoga

The Origins of Yoga

Yoga originates in India and has been pricticed for over 5000 years. It is a system of developing the body, mind and spirit. Yoga literally means Union and it works on all systems of the body. It brings clarity to the mind, suppleness to the body and peace to the spirit.

Iyengar Yoga

After poor health during his childhood, B. K. S. Iyengar took to practicing Yoga. He started teaching at the age of 19, and is still teaching at the age of 90! He visited europe in 1954, bringing yoga to the western world. In 1966 he wrote a book titled "Light on Yoga" which has been the standard refrence book for Iyengar Yoga teaches ever since.

Iyengar Yoga is the most practiced style of yoga worldwide.

Is Iyengar Yoga for Me?

Iyengar Yoga is practiced using props to help students achieve the best possible asana (posture) in a safe and controlled way. It helps the body to become supple and strong, and the mind calm and focused.

Nearly everybody can benefit from practicing Iyengar Yoga. It is very safe as great care is given to the correct alignment of the body.

Some of the things Yoga can help with: -

  • Stress and Stress related illness
  • Insomnia
  • Back Problems
  • Promotes Wellbeing
  • Aligns Joints
  • Scoliosis and Postural Problems
  • Physical and Mental Performance
  • Focusing and Calming the Mind
  • PMS and Mestural Discomfort

If you suffer from any medical conditions, please refer to the General Information on the Classes page.


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