His most popular books include Light on Yoga, which has been published in 18 languages, Light on Pranayama, and Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Today there are Certified Iyengar Teachers in 65 countries in the Americas, Africa, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia. His teachings, writings, and devoted corps of students and followers have spread the practice of yoga throughout the world. He is the author of numerous books on yogic practice and philosophy, along with several definitive yoga texts, including the yoga classic Light on Yoga. He has inspired millions of devoted yoga practitioners in the process. His innovative and precise approach to classical hatha yoga has educated generations of people in honing the body’s inherent wisdom through yoga, as informed by Patanjali’s yoga sutras. Iyengar is one of the world’s most acclaimed yoga masters. Under the guidance of a Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor, more targeted pain relief and recovery from injury is also possible.

The resulting improvement to posture, and overall relaxation of the body can help relieve pain, especially in the back or neck. It also has a lasting practical impact on muscle endurance, hydration, and immune response. This increased ease of blood flow and breathing throughout the body can help prevent disease and remove toxins. In particular the body’s cardiovascular, digestive and respiratory systems become less constricted. Within the body the internal organs are also brought to a greater state of health. The result is a dynamically strong and agile body. As the body begins to adapt to the conditioning, posture naturally improves. With stability gained, extension is then possible, leading to significantly increased flexibility and range of motion. This approach can help to activate and strengthen stabilizer muscles that may not be as stimulated by conventional exercises.

Timing is unique to the Iyengar method, depending on the posture, students may be asked to hold a pose for a minute or longer. Improvements in strength, flexibility, athletic conditioning, general movement, and posture are very common as are noticeable improvements in vitality and mental clarity. Well-being is cultivated through the integration of body, mind and spirit. Iyengar Yoga is an excellent method for developing holistic health.

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