brian hogencamp
Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar Yoga is a term coined by the students of B.K.S. Iyengar. When questioned on this he said. "I do not call what I teach 'Iyengar Yoga'. Yoga is one. How can there be Iyengar Yoga then? What I teach is what Maharshi Patanjali has imparted." With over 80 years of continuous practice, insightful teachings, and meticulous study of the early yoga texts, his devotion to the art, science, and philosophy of yoga is world-renowned.
Tradition
The Iyengar approach to yoga is rooted in the traditional eight limbs or “petals” 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."
Learning
I aim to bring a spark of yoga to each student and inspire their own exploration. The teachings I have received and continue to receive as a student are sifted and filtered through continuous practice, inquiry, and study. I strive to communicate my understanding with clarity and compassion.
Practice
What draws me to practice? Infinite possibility, solving puzzles, and tiny insights. The wholeness that I experience when practice is complete and the positive effects that accumulate over time continually reveal the transformative power of yoga.
“All the eight petals of yoga are interlinked and interwoven. If one petal is explicit others are implicit and that is how yoga works.”
— B.K.S. Iyengar
Study
With Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra as philosophical foundation, the writings of B.K.S. Iyengar, Geeta S. Iyengar, and Prashant Iyengar propel my textual study, practice, and self inquiry. Interested to join a Yoga Sutra study group or deepen your practice?
Teaching
Geeta S. Iyengar said, “To be a teacher, be a learner first.” Learning inspires practice. Learning and practice inspire study. And all three may inspire a feeling from within to share knowledge. Want to learn more about expanded study, mentoring, or teaching in the Iyengar tradition?
Contact
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