"When I practice, I am a philosopher, when I teach I am a scientist, when I demonstrate, I am an artist."

Yogacharya B.K.S.Iyengar (Guruji)

Iyengar Yoga

What is Yoga?
Yoga is an ancient science and philosophy of life based on the belief that health and peace of mind comes from within. It is a holistic experience that benefits body, mind, and spirit and is designed for every level of ability, age, and physical condition. The poses in the Iyengar method are done with precise alignment focusing on development of strength, stamina, increased range of movement, stability and increased concentration.

With yoga becoming so popular around the world, many people new to yoga are somewhat confused as to all the different methods on yoga. The Kelowna Yoga House is an Iyengar Studio.

What is Iyengar Yoga?
Here are some websites linking to the Iyengar Website in India and both Canadian and American Iyengar Associations:

Talk Asia video interview with BKS Iyengar

BKS Iyengar - Pune India
Iyengar Association of Canada
Iyengar Yoga National Association of the US

Our Teacher
B.K.S. Iyengar is a rare living master, born December 14, 1918. He is regarded as one of the foremost teachers of yoga in the world and has been practicing and teaching for over 75 years. In 2004, Time Magazine named him as one of the 100 top influential people. In 1975, he established the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India. From this homebase he has conducted classes for locals and foreigners alike, while also travelling internationally to spread the teachings of Yoga. Millions of students now follow his method and Iyengar Yoga centres have sprung up all over the world. B.K.S. Iyengar has written many books on yogic practice and its philosophy including these four major works:

• Light on Yoga
• Light on Pranayama
• Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
• Light on Life-The Yoga Journey to Wholeness