Study & Practice
Lineage
Yoga is an ancient practice that encompasses art, science, philosophy and physical discipline. It has a long and continuous lineage in which study and practice have been passed down from teachers to students, who then become teachers, who teach more students, and so on. The Lineage of Iyengar Yoga has its beginnings in the work of a sage named Patanjali.
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Teachers of all levels and long-term students continue to study through the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (“RIMYI”) in Pune, India, both virtually and in-person. To learn more about what it’s like to study in Pune in person:
Philosophy
Sanskrit - Translation of Common Terms in Asanas
Texts - The Fundamental Texts - by John Schumacher
Yoga Sutras in a Nutshell - by Mariso de Colsa Part 1 - Samadhi pada Part 2 - Sadhana pada Part 3 - Vibhuti pada Part 4 - Kaivalya pada and overall summary
Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers (CIYTs)
Our teachers are students first, practicing and working with a mentor for years prior to assessment. Assessment is a rigorous process, in which candidates are tested on their knowledge of philosophy, asana, and anatomy, as well as their practice, and of course their teaching skills. Once certified, our teachers remain students, continuing to work with their mentor and constantly learning from both classes and their personal practice. The resulting intimate understanding of the poses (asanas) and of the human body enables our teachers to work with all bodies and to provide an experience that transforms asana practice into a meditation in action.
Practice Sequences
Level 1 (All Levels)
Level 2+ (Intermediate/Advanced)
Restorative/Specific Conditions (All Levels)
IYNAUS Sequences
Home Practice