Why Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar® Yoga is far more than simple exercise. What elevates the practice of asana from exercise to yoga is intelligent action and the infusion of awareness throughout your entire being when practicing the poses. Initially you are just busy organizing your body into the shape of the asana. When the practice progresses and you refine what might otherwise be purely mechanical movement with intelligent action (often invisible from the outside but powerful inside), you transform your practice into a meditation in motion that illuminates the previously dark, unconscious areas of your body and mind with the light of awareness.
Why Iyengar Yoga
One of the world’s most widely practiced forms of yoga, Iyengar® Yoga emphasizes a proper alignment of bones and joints within each yoga pose, that leads to stability in the asana with less muscular effort.
The balanced flow of energy in the whole body builds strength and stamina, balance and flexibility, avoids injury and maximizes benefits providing a deep sense of well being.
Why Iyengar Yoga
B.K.S. Iyengar’s teaching is distinguished by the use of yoga props invented to make practice accessible for all individuals, even for the most inflexible and least accustomed to physical exercise. We use blocks, blankets, belts, benches, the wall and a lot more. The props allow all students to remain in the poses longer. Staying in a pose only for a brief time primarily affects the physical body. By remaining in poses longer, the benefits penetrate deeper into organic and mental levels.
Why Iyengar Yoga
The certification process of Iyengar Yoga is considered the "gold standard" of the teaching credentials of Yoga.
It is very rigorous, ensuring a well-trained instructor in the art, science and philosophy of Yoga. Prospective teachers confirm their dedication through years of study, at least 3 as student + 3,5 years teacher training (1000 hours).
Teacher training includes the study of anatomy, physiology, philosophy and practical teaching methods. Certification candidates undergo an assessment process that includes the presentation of two "mentor" teachers and a three-part exam; prospective teachers must demonstrate competence in the performance of the asanas, in teaching and sustain a written examination of philosophy and anatomy. The evaluation is held by an external commission composed of senior level teachers.
At the end of this path the Introdoctory level is achieved. The training and assessment process continues with more advanced standards and programs for additional levels of certification (12 in total).
