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 lives in San Francisco and is a student and apprentice of Manouso Manos. He 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. As yoga is an experiential subject, he believes that the distance between what is taught and what is learned can only be illumined by one’s own practice. Brian’s consistent, dedicated practice continues to reveal to him the universality and completeness of the Iyengar approach to yoga. Drawing from his practice, evolving experience, and a 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 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)
new class starts 26 Feb
Sunday 9-10:30a (Level 1-3)

Intensive Classes and Series

18 March, Vernal Equinox Workshop
Sunday 12:30-3p and 4:30-6:30p
Registration information coming soon.

25 March, Series in Sacramento, CA
Sundays 1:30-4:30p
"TO UNDERSTAND, PRACTICE, AND EXPERIENCE"
Part IV Inversion Asana – 25 March 2012
Part V Backward Extension Asana – 20 May 2012
Part VI Restorative Asana and Pranayama – 15 July 2012
Contact The Yoga Solution to register.

21-22 April, 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.

23 June, Summer Solstice Workshop
Saturday 11-2p and 4-6p
Registration information coming soon.

2-5 August, Three-Day Intensive, Point Arena, CA
Thursday pm to Sunday pm ~ Save the dates
Come and immerse yourself in asana, pranayama, yoga sutras, and community in a simple living environment with meals included. Thursday afternoon through Sunday. Registration and more information coming soon.

23 September, Autumnal Equinox Workshop
Sunday 8-10:30a and 12:30-2:30p
Registration information coming soon.

22 December, Winter Solstice Workshop
Saturday 11-2p and 4-6p
Registration information coming soon.

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, cultivate, or invigorate your home practice; to work specifically upon a particular limitation and learn how to modify postures to accommodate and bring health to an injury.

Contact

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

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