Iyengar yoga is based upon innovations to classical hatha yoga as developed by B.K.S. Iyengar. With over 75 years of continuous practice, insightful teachings, and meticuluous study of the early yoga texts, his devotion to the art, science, and philosophy of yoga is world-renowned.

Brian Hogencamp is a full-time student, practitioner, and certified instructor of Iyengar yoga. He is a student of Manouso Manos and regularly returns to Pune, India to study with the Iyengar family. With Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra as foundation, the writings of B.K.S., Geeta, and Prashant Iyengar provide structure to his textual study, and insight to his practice. As yoga is an experiential subject, he believes the distance between what is taught and what is learned can only be illumined by one’s own practice. Consistent, dedicated practice continues to reveal to him the universality and completeness of the Iyengar approach to yoga. Drawing from his evolving experience and with deep gratitude for the teachings received, he is eager to share the light yoga can bring.

The Iyengar approach to yoga is rooted in the traditional eight limbs of yoga as prescribed by the ancient Indian sage, Patanjali, in his classic text, The Yoga Sutra-s. Postures or asana are practiced with precision and alignment; developing strength, flexibility, stamina, balance, and mental clarity. Props are often used to adapt the body to the asana and provide an insightful evolution toward perfection of the asana. The effects and benefits of practice are cumulative. These depend upon which, how, and in what sequence each asana is practiced. As the yoga practitioner progresses, awareness pierces beyond the physical body, bringing inner balance and harmony; a deeper absorption, a "meditation in action."

Schedule of Classes

NOTE: I will be out of town Friday afternoon the 25th through Friday the 1st. I am back teaching again Saturday, June 2nd. All classes have subs:
Fri Bija 6p (level 2-3) - Maria Calabria
Sat Abode 9am Todd
Sun Bija 9a - Michael
Mon Abode 9a - Patricia
Mon Bija 5p - Chad
Wed IYISF 9a - Patricia
Wed Abode 4:30p - Cynthia
Fri IYISF 9a - Patricia
Fri Bija 6p (level 1-2) - Cynthia

The Abode of Iyengar Yoga
Monday 9-10:30a (Level 1-2)
Wednesday 4:30-6p (Level 1-2)
Saturday 9-10:30a (Level 1-3)

Bija Yoga
Monday 5-6:30p (Level 1-2)
Friday 6-8p (Level 2-3)
Sunday 9-10:30a (Level 1-3)

Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco
Wednesday 9-10:30a (Level 1-2)
Friday 9-10:30a (Level 2)
new class begins 11 August:
Saturday 12-1:30p (Level 1)

Classes I am Substituting

The Abode of Iyengar Yoga
2 June, Saturday 10:45a (Level 2-3)

Individual Instruction

Private instruction is available upon request. While there are good reasons to receive private instruction, often your needs can be addressed in general classes. Please call or speak with me to discuss your specific needs. Some reasons for individual instruction - to expand and deepen your understanding of a particular asana or group of asana; to spark or evolve your home practice; to work specifically upon a particular limitation and learn how to modify postures to accommodate and bring health to an injury.

Intensives and Series

4-25 June, Introductory I Series Mondays 7:30-8:30p
This series of 4 classes, 1 per week, is designed to introduce the Iyengar method of hatha yoga. Basic standing, sitting, forward extension, introductory inversion, and restorative postures will be taught. Each class will build upon the prior class. Upon completion, the student will be prepared to develop and deepen their understanding through the Introductory II Series or Level 1 classes. $50. ~ Contact Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco to register.

23 June, Summer Solstice Workshop
Saturday 11-2p and 4-6p
This one-day workshop will focus on asana in the morning and pranayama in the afternoon. Students should have one year of consistent experience in the Iyengar method. $65 if registered before 1 June, thereafter $75 IYANC members / $85 non-members. Contact Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco to register.

7-30 July, Introductory II Series Mondays 7:30-8:30p and Saturdays 12-1p
This series of 8 classes, 2 per week, solidifies and expands upon the categories of postures learned in the Introductory I Series. Each class will build upon the prior classs. Upon completion, the student will be prepared to develop and deepen their understanding through Level 1 classes. $96. Mondays or Saturdays only, $50 ~ Contact Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco to register.

15 July, Series in Sacramento, CA
Sundays 1:30-4:30p
"TO UNDERSTAND, PRACTICE, AND EXPERIENCE"
Part VI Restorative Asana and Pranayama – 15 July 2012
Contact The Yoga Solution to register.

2-5 August, Three-Day Intensive, Point Arena, CA
Thursday pm to Sunday pm
This intensive will be held at Oz Farm near Point Arena, CA which is about 130 miles north of San Francisco. We will begin Thursday afternoon and finish Sunday afternoon. Each day will include asana, pranayama, yoga sutras, community and solitude in a simple environment with meals included. "Bordered with redwood forest, and with the Garcia River running through its 240 acres, Oz Farm is blessed with tranquility, fresh air and clear water. Oz Farm is 'off-the-grid', using solar and wind power for all its operations." Accommodations are rustic and for the most part will for the most part be shared. We have reserved the main camp and the domes. You can read about the accommodations here. Cost is $525 which includes teachings, meals, and accommodations. Space is limited. Students should have at least ONE year of consistent experience in the Iyengar method. To register, please send an email to me expressing your interest and I will send you a registration form (or put you on the wait-list). A deposit of $150 will reserve your space. Full payment is due 15 June.

23 September, Autumnal Equinox Workshop
Sunday 8-10:30a and 12:30-2:30p
This one-day workshop will focus on asana in the morning and pranayama in the afternoon. Students should have one year of consistent experience in the Iyengar method. Contact Bija Yoga to register.

13-14 October, The Yoga Loft, Albany, NY
Saturday 1-3:30p & Sunday 9:30-12p and 2-4p
Contact The Yoga Loft to register, for information Marge McGreevy 518.482.8124 or Gerry McDonald 518.438.2557.

22 December, Winter Solstice Workshop
Saturday 11-2p and 4-6p
This one-day workshop will focus on asana in the morning and pranayama in the afternoon. Students should have one year of consistent experience in the Iyengar method. Contact Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco to register.

Contact

You can email me at brian.hogencamp@gmail.com or call 415.312.0103.

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