About Iyengar Yoga

"Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter the flame." Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja (BKS) Iyengar was born on December 14, 1918. Guruji was a victim of malaria, typhoid and tuberculosis in his childhood . At the age of 16 he was introduced to yoga by his Guru Sri T. Krishnamacharya. At the age of 18 he was sent to Pune by his guru to teach yoga. He married and founded a family with his wife Ramamani. In 1975 he established the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI). Guruji was a sincere and committed life long practitioner teacher and student he developed props, such as belts, pads, chairs, ropes or benches, which help in the practice of the postures. Taught all over the world, started a legacy, wrote numerous books. My favourite being Light on Life. He is my Guru and I am eternally thankful for all his work has taught me.   
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Yoga is one of the oldest systems of personal development in the world. Its aim - to balance the body, mind and spirit – was formulated by ancient yogis. B.K.S. Iyengar created this style of Yoga in Pune, South India in the 1900’s. He systematised over 200 postures and breathing techniques, as well as their anatomical background and was one of the key figures responsible for the popularity of yoga in the West. His method is now the most widely practised in the world. 

You can find more information about Iyengar Yoga and B.K.S Iyengar on the website here: www.bksiyengar.com