Invented by B.K.S. Iyengar, this form of yoga is known for its use of belts, blocks, blankets, rollers, and even sandbags as an aid to the practice of asanas. The requisites allow you to practice asanas correctly, minimizing the risk of injury and making the practice accessible to both young and old people.
Iyengar began studying yoga at the age of 16. By the age of 18, he went to Pune (India) to pass on his knowledge to others. He has written 14 books, one of the most popular “Light on Yoga” has been translated into 18 languages.
Being a form of hatha yoga, Iyengar focuses on the alignment of the physical body through the improvement of postures. Iyengar yoga is designed to unite the body, spirit and mind in order to achieve health and well-being. This discipline is considered
Iyengar yoga is especially recommended for beginners, because it pays a lot of attention to building the body in all asanas. A straight spine and symmetry are just as important as the intensity of the asanas.
Anatomical alignment in all postures makes every asana beneficial for the joints, ligaments and muscles, which allows the body to develop harmoniously.
Iyengar yoga uses aids so that every practitioner, regardless of abilities and limitations, can achieve the correct performance of the asana.
Greater stamina, flexibility, stamina, as well as awareness and healing can be achieved by sustaining more and more time in the asana.
Like any other discipline, Iyengar yoga requires training to improve and develop.
High blood pressure, depression, chronic back and neck pain, immunodeficiency are just some of the conditions he has cured through his practice.