The B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Center of Las Vegas

What is Iyengar Yoga?

Iyengar Yoga is based on the teachings of living yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar, author of the classic yoga treatise “Light on Yoga”. His daughter Geeta, and son, Prashant, are also accomplished teachers and authors of yoga texts. The Iyengar family’s teachings are deeply grounded in the yoga sutras of Patanjali, an ancient summation of the path of yoga considered to be at least 2500 years old. B.K.S. Iyengar’s intense practice and over 65 years of teaching have produced significant innovations in the teaching of this art.

A complete approach to physical, mental, emotional,  spiritual health and vitality, mental clarity and wisdom,  emotional serenity and poise.

Emphasis on standing poses to develop strength, stamina, concentration and body alignment.

A safe, orderly, systematic progression of poses to develop the student’s ability both within a class and from class to class.

Use of props, such as blankets, blocks, and straps, to facilitate learning and adjust poses to an individuals needs.

Highly developed teaching methodology including the precise use of language, demonstration and teaching of specific points of action in a pose, individual correction and adjustment of students.

Ways to use yoga to ease various ailments and stress.

Complete integration of the yoga philosophy with the practice of asana.

 

Iyengar Yoga Links

BKS Iyengar Yoga Association of Southern Nevada

BKS Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States

Official Iyengar Website from India

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