The Iyengar approach to yoga is based on the traditional eight limbs of yoga by Patanjali in his classic treatise, The Yoga Sutras.
Iyengar yoga emphasizes the physical alignment of the body in asanas (poses) creating a sense of strength, stamina, flexibility, and balance as well as concentration (Dharana) and meditation (Dhyana).
One of B.K.S Iyengar’s innovations is the use of props, chairs, blocks, blankets, straps, bolsters, sand bags, benches, walls. The purpose of the props is to assist the student to attain ideal precision and alignment and enable them to have experiences that they wouldn’t be able to otherwise.
Students at Iyengar Yoga Center of Raleigh receive personal attention from the teacher in every class. Certified Iyengar Instructors have been trained to sequence and adjust the poses for students with medical or physical limitations. Hands on adjustments are known to be made to help assist the student in deepening their understanding of the pose.
The Iyengar method is appropriate for anyone regardless of age, degree of health or other perceived limitations.
To learn more about Iyengar Yoga Center of Raleigh go to www.iyengarraleigh.com
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