About Yoga
Yoga is a timeless art, science, and philosophy that emphasizes performing one's daily responsibilities with awareness, integrity, and compassion.
Yoga involves daily practice of yoga postures and breathing exercises that work every muscle, bone, joint and organ. Working through the concreteness of the body, yoga teaches one to observe and integrate the body, breath and the mind.
Hallmarks of Iyengar Yoga
A rigorous certification process over many years that produces highly trained teachers committed to excellence in teaching.
A safe and systematic progression of yoga postures to develop each student's ability and skill.
Precise use of language.
Demonstration and teaching of specific points to develop understanding and intelligent action.
Integration of yoga philosophy with the practice of asana (postures) and everyday life.
Ways to use yoga to ease various ailments and stress.
Common Misconceptions About Yoga
You do not have to be in shape, young, or flexible to join a yoga class! We welcome you wherever you are when you begin.
Yoga is the study of consciousness and one's spirituality; it is not a religion.