At the core of Iyengar Yoga lies the principle of lifelong learning through self-exploration.

What sets B.K.S. Iyengar’s teaching apart is the focus on alignment and precision in yoga postures (asanas), along with the innovative use of props to make the practice accessible to all individuals, regardless of age, flexibility, or physical condition. In this tradition, asana is not simply physical exercise — it is meditation in action, a profound way of disciplining body, breath, and mind toward stillness and awakening. Just as Mahatma Gandhi devoted himself to the single principle of ahimsa (non-violence) as a path to liberation for India, B.K.S. Iyengar devoted himself to the limb of asana from Patanjali’s eightfold path, revealing it as a complete and transformative gateway to realization.

Iyengar Yoga is more than technique; it is a lineage, handed down with depth and integrity, emphasizing both the spiritual and therapeutic dimensions of practice. Becoming an Iyengar Yoga teacher requires 3–5 years of intensive training, attracting only the most dedicated practitioners. This rigorous process, combined with a globally standardized certification, ensures the high quality and authenticity of teaching consistently seen in the Iyengar tradition.