Putney Iyengar Yoga Centre

Putney Yoga Centre offers a welcoming and friendly atmosphere providing excellent tuition in Iyengar yoga. There is a light, airy, dedicated and fully equipped yoga studio with a calm and perfect environment in which to practice yoga. The Centre is a mobile free zone, so please turn them off whilst inside.

About Yoga

The word ‘yoga’ from the Sanskrit root ‘yui' means ‘to join', in philosophical terms, ‘the joining of the individual with the universe’ ie To be at one, with oneself and the world. It is an ancient discipline that has been practiced for thousands of years in India to promote mental and physical health and wellbeing. Many of today's popular fitness options owe something to yoga, which has a close connection to other ancient forms of exercise. Each yoga posture has a direct effect on the mind and on the entire external and internal body. When yoga asanas are practiced with instinct, humility and an awareness of the history inspired by animals, plants and mythical heros, there is a natural, lyrical flow to the body.

Iyengar Yoga

Based on the principles of the sage Patanjali, BKS IYENGAR (1918 - 2014) through arduous and rigorous practise, evolved the asanas and pranayamas into a methodical, progressive and inclusive form of yoga which is the most widely practised in the world today.

His unique and holistic approach is characterized by correct, precise and detailed alignment. To assist in this endeavour, his innovative development and use of props , allows those with differing ages and capabilities to obtain maximum benefits and aid a deepening understanding, in a safe manner.

The UK Iyengar Yoga Association promotes and teaches his method and is responsible for ensuring high and safe teaching standards. It is the oldest association amongst 50 in the world.

The Iyengar Certification Mark is recognition of a qualified Iyengar yoga teacher who has undertaken many years of training and rigorous assessments to promote and maintain the purity and excellence of Iyengar yoga.

Further information about Iyengar Yoga visit one of the following sites; Official BKS Iyengar, The UK Iyengar Yoga Association, Yoga Matters (for Yoga Equipment and books).

Benefits of Iyengar Yoga

Regular practice of yoga can help you face the turmoil of life with steadiness and stability.

The basic human postures of standing, sitting and lying are encompassed in the asanas. These, when practised with correct, precise positioning of the body in vertical, horizontal and cyclical movements and with full awareness of the mind have a beneficial impact on the entire being, balancing and removing toxics from the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, hormonal and nervous systems. The equilibrium of the body brings a mental stillness to the mind.

Each individual's specific physical and mental condition and ability is catered for in Iyengar yoga, stimulating emotional changes bringing courage and positivity where there is doubt and instability.

The practice of asanas purges the body of its impurities, bringing strength, firmness, calm and clarity of mind Iyengar Signature