Iyengar yoga

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Use of aids in the shoulder stand: chair, blanket, pillow roll, belt

Iyengar yoga is a yoga direction that was developed by BKS Iyengar and is attributed to Hatha yoga . In the course of his decades of practice, he researched every single yoga posture ( asana ) with regard to its correct alignment and effect. The experiences he made with his own body led Iyengar to use or develop new tools, so-called "props", such as non-slip mats, belts, blocks, cushions, back benches. These aids should make the demanding yoga exercises easier, especially for people from the West.

The following are typical of Iyengar yoga:

  • The exact alignment of the body in the yoga posture
  • Coordinated exercises
  • The use of resources
  • Lingering in the exercise for a certain period of time

The apprenticeship training at Iyengar Deutschland eV comprises 1000 teaching units in which Asana and Pranayama , yoga philosophy , anatomy and physiology and professional studies are taught.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ A b Lawrence Kowalski: BKS Iyengar | Indian teacher. In: Enyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved April 9, 2020 .
  2. ^ Iyengar Yoga Institute Frankfurt - About us. In: iyengar-yoga-institut.de. Iyengar® Yoga Institute Frankfurt am Main, accessed on April 9, 2020 .
  3. ^ Teacher training - Iyengar-Yoga Deutschland eV In: Iyengar-Yoga Deutschland eV Accessed on April 9, 2020 .