Dennis Newhook, RMT, CYT
Iyengar yoga is often described as a science, philosophy, and art. Anyone who has had the privilege of studying with an experienced, senior level teacher will know firsthand how accurate this description really is!
The postures are practiced in a particular sequence and done with precise alignment; philosophy is based on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, one of the oldest surviving texts on yoga; committed practice of grounding, extension, and freely moving breath enlivens every bodily cell allowing full expression of the practitioner's inner light to shine.
Unlike any other yoga tradition, Iyengar yoga teachers undergo rigorous training and national level certification exams to ensure the highest standard of practice, ethics, and safety. To learn more about Iyengar yoga in Canada, please visit the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada's website at iyengaryogacanada.com.