BKS iyengar yogashala (BKSIYS)

BKS iyengar yogashala (BKSIYS) "Yoga releases the creative potential in your life." – B.K.S. Iyengar Iyengar Yoga, is accessible to yoga practitioners of all levels from beginners to experts.

By balancing the body, it will bring balance to the mind. Well knowned for "Aliignment Techniques", it is a highly evolved form of Hatha yoga. Yogashala is fully equipped with the full range of well knowned Iyengar Props (ropes,blocks, blankets,chairs,bolsters and straps) to Setu Bandha Benches, Backbenders and more. With the use of these props, yoga becomes accessible to even the less open bodies, bringing the ideal alignment and skilful action when performing yoga asanas.

Your Pelvis Can’t Adjust? When the pelvis doesn’t adjust easily into a neutral or centered state, two key factors are us...
18/11/2025

Your Pelvis Can’t Adjust?

When the pelvis doesn’t adjust easily into a neutral or centered state, two key factors are usually at play:

1️⃣ Stiffness in the Front Thighs (Quadriceps)
- Tight quadriceps resist bending, preventing the pelvis from positioning correctly.
- This stiffness often forces the back to overwork or roll as a compensation.
- When the thighs “hold back,” the pelvis can’t follow through smoothly during bending or leaning actions.

2️⃣ Lack of Support from the Pelvic Floor & Abdomen
- Without muscular support from the lower abdomen and pelvic floor, maintaining a stable pelvic position becomes difficult.
- When these areas engage, controlling leg and pelvic movement becomes more natural and efficient.
- In lying postures, weak support here makes centering the pelvis even more challenging.

💡 Key Insight:
✨ Freedom of the pelvis isn’t just about stretching the back — it’s about releasing stiffness in the thighs and awakening supportive structures in the abdomen and pelvic floor.
✨ When stiffness decreases and support increases, pelvic alignment becomes both achievable and sustainable.

What’s harder for you: Releasing stiffness or awakening support?
Where does your body “hold back” the most? Share below.

According to B.K.S. Iyengar, it absolutely can — but not in the way most people think.“A Yogi does not count his life in...
17/11/2025

According to B.K.S. Iyengar, it absolutely can — but not in the way most people think.

“A Yogi does not count his life in terms of years, but in terms of breath. Every breath that he takes has to be pure. The energy should flow undisturbed and should not be wasted.”

Iyengar reminds us that Yoga isn’t about chasing longevity through external means — it’s about refining the inner rhythm of life itself.

When our breath becomes steady, calm, and conscious, our energy (prana) flows freely. That flow sustains vitality, mental balance, and spiritual peace.

💓 A True Story from B.K.S. Iyengar
Iyengar once told a student who had survived a heart attack to practice Setubandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose) with the support of props.

Curious, the student asked, “What will this pose do for me?”

Iyengar replied gently:
“If you practice this every day for at least five minutes, you will postpone your next heart attack by ten years.”

That is the power of Yoga — not a miracle, but mastery.

Yoga gifts us the ability to conserve our energy, control deterioration, and live with awareness.

🌿 The True Gift of Yoga
Life and death may not be in our hands — but how we live between them, absolutely is.

Iyengar teaches that we are the makers of our own destiny through disciplined, mindful living.

Through Yogic practice, we can strengthen not only our physical body but also our mental and spiritual health — the deeper sources of longevity.

When one is free from worries, anxieties, and mental restlessness, the body does not degenerate easily.

Mental health, Iyengar says, is a great gift of Yoga — and spiritual health is its greatest boon.

💫 The Art of Living and Dying
Yoga doesn’t just teach us how to live — it teaches us how to die majestically, nobly, and gracefully.

Even when disease or destiny visits, a true Yogi meets it with calm acceptance, not fear.

Through Yoga, one learns to face death not as an enemy, but as a sacred transition.

🕊️ The Deeper Message
Death is certain — but how we live until that moment is a choice.

Yoga doesn’t just aim to prolong life; it aims to deepen it.

Medicines can extend your years, but only Yoga can fill those years with meaning, peace, and spiritual maturity.

So yes — Yoga can prolong life.

But more importantly, it can help you live every single breath fully, consciously, and beautifully.

✨ Pause for a moment. Take a deep, conscious breath.
Ask yourself — am I truly living this breath, or am I rushing through it?

💬 Share in the comments:
What has Yoga taught you about life, health, or peace?

❤️ Save this post if it inspires you to live more mindfully.
🔁 Share it with someone who could use this reminder today.

Inspired by Does Yoga prolong the life - BKS Iyengar, Yoga Rahasya A

💫 Yoga is not a solo journey — it’s a shared evolution.Every conversation, class, or shared experience becomes a mirror ...
16/11/2025

💫 Yoga is not a solo journey — it’s a shared evolution.

Every conversation, class, or shared experience becomes a mirror for our growth.

Here’s how we can keep learning together in our yoga community:
1️⃣ Stay Connected: Keep in touch with fellow practitioners and teachers. Each conversation carries insight.
2️⃣ Be a Lifelong Student: Even when teaching, stay curious. Every person you meet can be a teacher.
3️⃣ Broaden Your Circle: Attend workshops, conventions, and classes from various teachers. Diversity expands understanding.
4️⃣ Share Authentically: Speak about your challenges, discoveries, and “aha!” moments — it helps others grow too.
5️⃣ Stay Open-Minded: Let go of fixed ideas. True learning begins when the mind softens.
6️⃣ Support Each Other: Offer feedback, encouragement, and compassion during practice.

🕊️ When we share, we multiply wisdom.
Together, we rise — one breath, one lesson, one heart at a time.
What’s one thing you’ve learned recently from your fellow practitioners?



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The Crucial Practice of Yogic Breath Pauses (Stambha)In yogic breathing, Stambha — the pause — is not a break.It’s where...
15/11/2025

The Crucial Practice of Yogic Breath Pauses (Stambha)

In yogic breathing, Stambha — the pause — is not a break.
It’s where the magic happens.

Here’s why this “still point” is essential:
1️⃣ Profound Gas Exchange
In the pause, oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange deeply — completing what neither inhale nor exhale can do.

2️⃣ Alignment Refinement
At the end of inhalation, pause to adjust:
- Keep the chest expanded
- Bring shoulders down, head down, chest up
- Lift bottom sternum up, project top sternum forward
- Keep abdomen soft, tongue relaxed, eyes quiet

3️⃣ Prevent ‘Bursting the Breath’
Without the pause, exhalation can become abrupt.
A gentle micro-inhalation keeps the transition smooth.

4️⃣ Prepare for the Next Cycle
Guruji B.K.S Iyengar likened it to emptying the bucket before refilling — a reset for the breath and the nervous system.
In every pause lies mastery — the union of awareness, alignment, and energy.

✨ Where the breath stops, awareness begins.
How do you experience that pause? 👇
💫 Retweet to share this wisdom — stillness deserves more attention.

The human being is an integration of body, mind, and soul. The body influences the mind, and the mind shapes the body. W...
14/11/2025

The human being is an integration of body, mind, and soul. The body influences the mind, and the mind shapes the body. When the mind fluctuates — caught in emotions, afflictions, and moods — yoga postures serve as tools to stabilize the inner landscape.

Through asana, we transform the body first — realigning posture, balancing physiology, and restoring energy flow — which then steadies the mind.

✨ Inverted postures such as *Sirsasana (Headstand), Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand), and Viparita Dandasana* awaken courage, clarity, and emotional equilibrium.

✨ These postures harmonize the head and heart, allowing the intellect to quiet and the emotional center to be nourished.

🌿 Every individual’s practice is unique — the asanas required for mental steadiness vary according to one’s age, constitution, and emotional tendencies.

The essence of yoga lies in personal experimentation and the study of oneself, guided by awareness.

Headstand (Sirsasana) is known as the *king of asanas*, but its true essence lies in balance, alignment, and awareness —...
13/11/2025

Headstand (Sirsasana) is known as the *king of asanas*, but its true essence lies in balance, alignment, and awareness — not in simply going upside down.

Every practitioner can experience its benefits when the posture is adapted thoughtfully using props and variations suited to individual conditions.

Let’s explore how to practice Sirsasana safely and intelligently, respecting each body’s needs.
🧠 1. For Those with Neck or Shoulder Issues
- Place a folded blanket or block under the head to reduce pressure on the neck.
- Practice near a wall to gain support and confidence.
- Use a strap around the upper arms to help lift the shoulders and maintain firmness.

Guideline: Keep the neck long and the shoulders lifted — avoid collapsing into the cervical area.

💪 2. For Those with Wrist or Elbow Pain
- Hands can be placed on blocks or a folded mat to lessen the angle in the wrists.
- A strap around the forearms provides steadiness and prevents them from spreading apart.
- You may choose to practice Forearm Balance (Pincha Mayurasana) instead of a full headstand.

Guideline: Balance the work through the arms and shoulders rather than pressing down through the wrists.

🌿 3. For Those with Low Back Concerns
- Maintain the length of the spine and avoid shortening or collapsing in the lumbar area.
- A strap around the thighs can assist in keeping the legs aligned and steady.
- Bend the knees and keep the feet closer to the body to establish balance before extending the legs.

Guideline: The trunk should lengthen evenly — avoid creating heaviness or compression in the lower back.

🌱 4. For Beginners or Those Lacking Upper Body Strength
- Begin with wall-supported headstands to build steadiness and direction.
- Use a chair or bench to raise the feet, reducing the weight on the head.
- Try a tripod variation, placing the forehead on the floor instead of the crown to ease pressure on the neck.

Guideline: Learn the actions gradually — develop stability before attempting to lift fully.

🧘‍♀️ Final Reminder
The most important aspect of Sirsasana is not lifting the legs but lifting the intelligence of the body.

Listen to your body, observe its responses, and make necessary adjustments.
Progress should come through awareness, alignment, and consistent practice, not through force.

In Iyengar Yoga, props are instruments of awareness, allowing every practitioner to experience the essence of the pose safely and deeply.

Every pose has a story — what’s yours in Sirsasana?
Pause, reflect, and share one thing you’ve learned from being upside down yet grounded within. 🌸

Objective Observation and Mental TransformationTransformation does not happen through force—it happens through observati...
12/11/2025

Objective Observation and Mental Transformation

Transformation does not happen through force—it happens through observation.

When you step back and see your own thoughts as you would watch the clouds drift by, something profound occurs:

You begin to see the patterns and habits that rule your mind.
🌼 Step 1: Cultivate the Observing Mind
Take one step back.
See your thoughts and emotions objectively—without judgment.
This separation allows clarity. You are no longer inside the storm; you are watching it.

🌼 Step 2: Recognize the Habits of the Mind
Notice the repeated stories, the mental tricks, the emotional loops.
Transformation begins the moment you see these patterns.

🌼 Step 3: Live with Awareness and Balance
As observation deepens, reactions soften.
You stop clinging to joy or resisting pain.
You begin to act—not react.
And through this, you learn the art of letting go.

🕊️ This is the beginning of mental transformation—to see reality as it is, without distortion.
When observation is steady, transformation becomes natural.
🌿 Let’s practice awareness together — comment “I’m observing” if you’re joining in.



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A well-aligned spine is the foundation of every yoga pose 🧘‍♀️It supports steady breath, balanced energy flow, and a dee...
11/11/2025

A well-aligned spine is the foundation of every yoga pose 🧘‍♀️

It supports steady breath, balanced energy flow, and a deeper connection to your practice.

Here are 7 key principles to refine your spinal alignment during asana 👇
1️⃣ Coordinate Legs–Pelvis–Arms → Set the base first. Align your legs and pelvis before elongating the spine and extending through the arms.
2️⃣ Find Neutral Pelvis → A neutral pelvis maintains natural curves and gives your spine stability.
3️⃣ Use Breath as Feedback → If your breath shortens or feels restricted, your alignment may need adjusting. Free breath = aligned spine.
4️⃣ Subtle Adjustments Matter → Tiny shifts like lengthening the trunk, lift the sternum often create big changes.
5️⃣ Build Body Awareness → Regularly scan your spine for tightness or ease. Sensation guides refinement.
6️⃣ Use Props Wisely → Walls, blocks, or blankets can help you maintain length and neutrality without strain.
7️⃣ Move with the Breath → Inhale to lengthen, exhale to soften and deepen. Breath and spine work together.

🧭 Over time, these principles cultivate a refined, intelligent spine that supports every movement on the mat.

✨ Which of these alignment principles has made the biggest difference in your practice?

Share your insight below ⬇️ or tag a friend who needs this reminder

Many people consider asana as an exercise. In Sanskrit, the word for exercise is vyayama, which means extension and expa...
10/11/2025

Many people consider asana as an exercise. In Sanskrit, the word for exercise is vyayama, which means extension and expansion — movements that scatter energy through effort.

Asana, however, gathers and filters energy to distribute it evenly throughout the body. Though beginners may find asana similar to ordinary exercises, this is only at the physical level. The body, being in a state of inertia, first needs movement before sensitivity and awareness can arise.

In the early stages, asana disciplines and channels movement to develop sensitivity. This initial ploughing of the body is also called vyayama. As practice deepens, the sadhaka learns to bring awareness into every action, refining body, mind, and energy.

By the practice of asana, the power of vital energy (prana shakti) is stabilized and established before one proceeds towards pranayama. As stated in the Yoga Chudamani Upanishad, pradipika asanani rajo hanti — the practice of asana destroys rajo guna and helps sattva guna to expand.

True asana uplifts the practitioner from the physical level to experience higher levels of growth within.

🕉️ Key Reflection: Asana is not about scattering energy through movement — it is about gathering, refining, and stabilizing energy through awareness.

Inspired by B.K.S. Iyengar’s “Clearing Misconceptions: Asana Is Not a Form of Exercise”

💭 When did your asana practice begin to feel less like exercise and more like inner work?

The Art of Living and Dying: A Yogic PerspectiveWe invite diseases through our habits — or they come as fruits of destin...
09/11/2025

The Art of Living and Dying: A Yogic Perspective

We invite diseases through our habits — or they come as fruits of destiny. Yet through yogasādhanā, even disease becomes a path to dignity and liberation.

Guruji B.K.S. Iyengar once said, “Yoga teaches not only the art of living, but also the art of dying.”

He recalled the ancient story of Gajendra Moksha — the King Elephant, once a human yogi, who fought a crocodile for a thousand years until he surrendered to the Divine. Through remembrance, devotion, and inner stillness, he transcended fear and attained liberation.

Like Gajendra, when we are caught in life’s struggles — pain, disease, or fear — the practice of yoga connects us to the eternal within.

Yoga teaches us:
✨ Disease can be destiny, but practice transforms destiny.
✨ Through awareness of breath and mind, one can face death without fear.
✨ True practice gives not just longevity, but purpose and peace.

Let not the fear of death murder you before actual death.
To live fully is to prepare consciously — not for an ending, but for transcendence.

✨ Yoga teaches us how to live with grace… and die with majesty.

💬 Share one practice that helps you stay calm in moments of fear or uncertainty.

09/11/2025

Capturing the essence of our transformative 'From Periphery to Core' Iyengar Yoga workshop with Maggie Tan! These moments showcase our journey of unifying body and mind, exploring awareness, and deepening our yoga practice. Grateful for the connections made and lessons learned on the mat.

Capturing the essence of our transformative 'From Periphery to Core' Iyengar Yoga workshop with Maggie Tan! These moment...
09/11/2025

Capturing the essence of our transformative 'From Periphery to Core' Iyengar Yoga workshop with Maggie Tan! These moments showcase our journey of unifying body and mind, exploring awareness, and deepening our yoga practice. Grateful for the connections made and lessons learned on the mat.

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