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 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

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

Bija Yoga
Monday 5-6:30p (Level 1-2)
Friday 4-6p (Level 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)
Saturday 11:30a-12:45p (Level 1)

Schedule of Classes

The Abode of Iyengar Yoga
13 June, Thursday 6-7:30 *

* ONE year of consistent experience in the Iyengar method of yoga required

Intensives and Series

18-21 July, 2nd Annual 4-Day Iyengar Yoga 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 organic, vegetarian 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 be shared. We have reserved the main camp. You can read about the accommodations here. Cost is $575 which includes teachings, meals, and accommodations. Students should have at least ONE year of CONSISTENT experience in the Iyengar method. Space limited by accomodations.. A non-refundable deposit of $150 will reserve your place. Full payment is due by 1 June. To receive a registration form or more information, send an email to me. ~ ONE SPACE left.

14 September, Autumnal Equinox Workshop
Saturday 11-1:30p and 3-5:30p
Action and Reflection - Honing observation in action. This one day workshop will focus on asana in the morning, with yoga sutras, asana 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.

12-13 October, The Yoga Loft, Albany, NY
Saturday timings TBD & 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.

3 November, The Yoga Solution, Sacramento, CA
Sunday 1:30-4:30p
Asana class.
Contact The Yoga Solution to register.

Individual Instruction

Please speak with me to discuss your specific needs. Some reasons for individual instruction - to work specifically upon a particular limitation and learn how to modify postures to accommodate and bring health to an injury; to expand and deepen your understanding of a particular asana or group of asana; to spark or evolve your home practice.

Contact

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

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