Practice.
a way of life
About Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar Yoga is a classical method of yoga developed by Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar, grounded in the ancient teachings of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. It emphasizes precision, alignment, and sustained attention in the practice of postures (asana) and breath (pranayama). Through careful sequencing and the use of props, the method allows practitioners of all ages and abilities to experience stability, clarity, and depth. Iyengar Yoga is not only a physical discipline but a path of self-study, cultivating intelligence, sensitivity, and balance in both body and mind.
Philosophy of Teaching
In the Iyengar tradition, yoga is rooted in teachings of Patanjali. It is a path of self-study, transformation, and lifelong learning. Through precise alignment, we develop awareness. Through awareness, we cultivate understanding. Through understanding, we move toward freedom.
I have been studying the Iyengar method since 1997 and teaching since 2009. My teaching is rooted in the classical method of B.K.S. Iyengar and informed by ongoing study with senior teachers, including time spent at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India. I emphasize the fundamental principles of alignment, breath awareness, and sustained attention, helping students develop stability, sensitivity, and intelligence in both body and mind.
While the postures provide the framework, the deeper aim of yoga is to cultivate a relationship with ourselves that extends beyond the mat and into every aspect of our lives. My hope is that students leave class not only feeling stronger and more balanced, but also more connected, attentive, and alive to the transformative possibilities of practice.
Current Teaching Schedule
All Levels Iyengar Yoga
Wednesdays at 3:00 PM
Continuing Iyengar Yoga
Sundays at 4:00 PM
Classes are offered through the Saint Paul Yoga Center online and in person. For registration and current schedule information, please visit the Saint Paul Yoga Center website.
Resources
Ultimate Freedom BKS Iyengar demonstration
Ultimate Freedom was released in 1976. BKS Iyengar demonstrates the Ultimate Freedom yoga provides.
Abhijata Iyengar: Opening Speech from the IYNAUS Convention 2019
Abhijata Iyengar explores the role of touch in Iyengar Yoga, emphasizing that while harmful touch is never acceptable, touch guided by integrity and right intention remains a powerful means of teaching, healing, and human connection. She calls on the yoga community to uphold the values of honesty, purity, and discrimination that are at the heart of yoga.
Interactive Sessions with Prashant Iyengar
In these sessions, Prashant Iyengar generously shares his wisdom with members of the global Iyengar Yoga community.
Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by B.K.S. Iyengar
Many years ago, while studying Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, I created these Quizlet flashcards to help me memorize the sutras and better understand Guruji's commentary. Over time, they've become a helpful resource for my own study, and I'm delighted to share them here in the hope that they may support yours as well.