Samatra BKS Iyengar Yogashala Tricity

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Soumya Pahwa - Authorised Iyengar Teacher
Ayush Level 3 Teacher & Evaluator
Director & Founder of Samatra- BKS Iyengar Yogashala Tricity
Only Authorised Iyengar Center
"It is through your body that you realize you are a spark of divinity.
- BKS Iyengar

18/03/2026

Shoulders don’t just carry the body… they carry life.
Tension, stress, unspoken emotions — all settle here.

In Iyengar Yoga, we don’t force release…
we align, support, and observe —
and slowly, the shoulders learn to let go.

For registration whatsapp on 9899408506.
13/03/2026

For registration whatsapp on 9899408506.

12/03/2026

A beautiful insight from B. K. S. Iyengar:
“Age is not a barrier in yoga. The practice adapts to the practitioner.”

How Iyengar Yoga Helps Senior Citizens 🧘‍♀️

B. K. S. Iyengar designed this method so that yoga can be practiced safely by people of all ages, especially seniors. The use of props, precise alignment, and gradual progression makes it very supportive for an ageing body.

Here are some key ways it benefits senior citizens:
1. Supports Joint Health & Mobility
2. Improves Balance & Prevents Falls
3. Strengthens Muscles Safely
4. Relieves Back Pain & Postural Problems
5. Improves Circulation & Energy
6. Supports Bone Health
7. Calms the Mind
8. Builds Confidence & Independence

06/03/2026

To register yourself in Iyengar Yoga women wellness workshop in Chandigarh, find the link in bio or you can whats app on 9899408506

04/03/2026

Iyengar Yoga, founded by B. K. S. Iyengar, supports children’s emotional growth in very practical and lasting ways:

1. Builds Emotional Awareness
Precise alignment and mindful movement help children notice what they feel in their body—tightness, restlessness, calmness—which increases emotional intelligence.

2. Improves Self-Regulation
Holding poses and practicing breathing teaches patience and how to stay steady during discomfort. This directly helps children manage anger, anxiety, and frustration.

3. Develops Confidence
When children learn to balance, stretch, and stay in a posture with focus, they experience achievement. This builds healthy self-esteem.

4. Reduces Anxiety and Restlessness
Structured sequences and supported poses calm the nervous system, helping children feel secure and grounded.

5. Encourages Discipline with Compassion
Iyengar Yoga combines clarity and care. Children learn boundaries, responsibility, and respect—without harshness.

6. Strengthens Inner Stability
Regular practice creates a sense of inner steadiness, so children become less reactive and more thoughtful in their responses.

In short, Iyengar Yoga doesn’t just shape the body—it helps children grow emotionally balanced, resilient, and self-aware.

To register this workshop kindly Dm us or send message on Whats app.
28/02/2026

To register this workshop kindly Dm us or send message on Whats app.

27/02/2026

Begin Yoga Asana practice in childhood is considered very important - not for performance but for foundation building.

Here’s why:

1. Childhood is the Foundation Phase

In childhood, bones are growing, joints are forming, posture patterns are developing, and the nervous system is highly adaptable.

If alignment, balance, and body awareness are introduced early:
• The spine grows correctly.
• Feet, knees, and hips align properly.
• Poor posture habits don’t get deeply imprinted.

In Iyengar Yoga, precision from the beginning prevents problems later.

2. The Body Learns Patterns Quickly

Children absorb neuromuscular patterns very fast.
If they learn:
• How to stand correctly (Tadasana)
• How to sit upright
• How to breathe properly

These become lifelong habits.

Later in life, much of yoga becomes correction.
In childhood, it becomes construction.

3. Emotional and Nervous System Stability

The Iyengar method is not only about flexibility — it works deeply on:
• The nervous system
• Hormonal balance
• Emotional steadiness

Starting young helps build:
• Better concentration
• Emotional regulation
• Resilience to stress

This becomes crucial during teenage hormonal shifts.

4. Discipline Without Suppression

Children naturally have energy. Iyengar Yoga channels that energy through:
• Structured sequences
• Timing
• Awareness
• Methodical practice

It builds focus and patience without suppressing natural enthusiasm.

5. Prevention is Easier Than Cure

Many adults come to yoga with:
• Back pain
• Knee strain
• Anxiety
• Hormonal imbalances

When yoga starts early, the body is strengthened before degeneration begins.

6. Long-Term Sadhana

Guruji B. K. S. Iyengar himself started very young due to illness, and his life showed how early disciplined practice can transform health and longevity.

*“Yoga should grow with the child, not be imposed later as a remedy.”*


In our daily practice, we work with many subtle and precise techniques in both asana and pranayama. Each movement, each ...
25/02/2026

In our daily practice, we work with many subtle and precise techniques in both asana and pranayama. Each movement, each adjustment, requires attentive observation. We must practice with awareness, carefully noticing the finer details and understanding the subtle actions involved.

It is here that methodology becomes essential. The techniques are not mechanical steps; they are intelligent processes that guide us toward inner calmness and quietude. Through right method, the body is aligned, the breath is refined, and the mind gradually settles.

This is antara-kriya — the inner action. It marks the beginning of the inward journey. At this stage, consciousness — citta — is gently awakened and made alert, sensitive, and receptive.

24/02/2026

To register in this workshop, go in the bio for the link or DM us.

23/02/2026

Registration open for the Iyengar Yoga Workshop in Chandigarh with Prachi Gondi. Link is in the first comment or you can whats app on 9899408506

22/02/2026

Chandigarh get ready for the workshop😇😇

“They say preparation for menopause should begin at 16…
Sounds strange, right?”

But think about it…

When a girl is 15–16 years old, her hormonal system is building its foundation. If from that age she learns correct alignment, builds strong bones, stabilizes her nervous system, and maintains balanced gland health — the later stages of life become much stronger and smoother.

B. K. S. Iyengar used to say:
“Right practice prepares you for every stage of life.”

Standing poses help build bone density.
Backbends keep the adrenal glands active.
Forward bends and inversions calm and stabilize the nervous system.

This is not just yoga…
It is an investment in your future.

Menopause is not an ending.
It is a powerful transition.

If you want to understand your body better,
and manage hot flushes, mood swings, and bone loss —

Maybe this is the right time to begin the correct practice.

I am Soumya Pahwa, an authorised Iyengar Yoga teacher, organizing a special women’s wellness Iyengar Yoga workshop.

For registration whats app on 9899408506

20/02/2026

Simple backbends are not separate from deeper backbends — they are the foundation. The body is educated step by step.

Here’s how simple backbends prepare a beginner for deeper ones:
1. They Teach Extension Before Intensity

In poses like Bhujangasana (Cobra) and Salabhasana (Locust), beginners learn:
• To lengthen the spine before lifting
• To move the dorsal (mid-back) spine inward
• To avoid collapsing into the lower back

Without this understanding, deeper backbends compress the lumbar spine.
Simple poses train intelligent extension.

2. They Strengthen the Back Body

Before going into Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel), the body must have:
• Strong spinal muscles
• Active legs
• Lifted kneecaps
• Firm buttocks (without gripping)

Simple backbends build this strength gradually so deeper poses feel supported, not forced.

3. They Open the Chest Safely

In beginner poses:
• The sternum lifts
• The shoulders roll back
• The collarbones broaden

This chest opening is essential.
If the chest does not open, deeper backbends will strain the neck and lower back.

4. They Mobilize the Dorsal Spine

Iyengar emphasized that the dorsal spine must move in.

Most beginners are stiff in the mid-back.
Simple backbends:
• Awaken this area
• Increase mobility
• Create space between vertebrae

Only when the dorsal spine participates can deeper backbends be safe.

5. They Prepare the Nervous System

Backbends stimulate the nervous system.
Simple versions:
• Build confidence
• Reduce fear
• Teach breath awareness

So when attempting deeper backbends, the student is mentally steady — not anxious.

6. They Educate the Legs

In Iyengar Yoga, legs are crucial in backbends.

Simple poses teach:
• Pressing thighs down
• Lifting quadriceps
• Lengthening tailbone

Strong legs protect the lower back in advanced backbends.

In the Iyengar system, nothing is rushed. The body is prepared layer by layer — so deeper backbends arise naturally, not aggressively.

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Samatra BKS Iyengar Yogashala, 1st Floor, MVG9+Q7W, Shaheed Chandrashekar Azad Community Center, Adjacent To Sky World School, Sector 21, Budanpur
Panchkula
134117

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Monday 7am - 10:30am
Tuesday 8am - 10:30am
Wednesday 7am - 8:30am
Thursday 8am - 10:30am
Friday 7am - 10:30am

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