Iyengar Yoga Classes: Precision, Alignment, and Therapeutic Practice

I demonstrate a deep backbend, Kapotasana, using a chair for support. Props are not shortcuts; they are tools for intelligence. They allow every student, regardless of stiffness, to safely explore the full depth of an asana, opening the thoracic spine and cultivating a state of courage and receptivity.

This video shows a simple yet profound mat traction technique to release tension in the neck, shoulders, and upper back. By using the wall for leverage, we create space and alleviate common issues like tech neck. This is an example of the therapeutic application of Iyengar yoga that you can learn.

Here you see a glimpse of our online Zoom classes. Even from a distance, I provide precise, step-by-step instructions to ensure your practice is safe and focused. This shows a student with a simulated injury, demonstrating how we adapt asanas to accommodate physical obstacles, making yoga truly accessible.

This is my guru, B.K.S. Iyengar, with Sachin Tendulkar. As Tendulkar noted, Guruji was strict but deeply caring, using his profound knowledge to treat injuries and instill discipline. This is the lineage and the standard of practice I uphold, where yoga is a path to physical recovery and mental fortitude.

A look inside one of our workshops. You can see students engaged in practice, from active work on the rope wall to the quiet surrender of Savasana with hands-on adjustments. My classes are a space for dedicated learning and discovering the self, together as a community.

Ustrasana, or Camel Pose, is shown here in two variations for different levels of practice. The use of a bolster provides support for beginners to open the chest safely, while the advanced variation shows the full expression of the pose. This demonstrates my commitment to making each asana approachable for every student.

For a proper pranayama practice, the diaphragm must be relaxed. Here, I use a belt around the lower ribs to prevent them from hardening and protruding. This simple adjustment creates the internal space necessary for the breath to flow, fusing the body and mind to generate prana, or vital energy.