Action Yoga teaches a system of yoga developed over 75 years by Mr BKS Iyengar. Mr Iyengar devoted his life to the evolution of his approach to yoga, which is based on the traditional eight limbs of yoga taught over 2500 years ago by the sage, Patanjali. This approach to yoga emphasises alignment and attention to anatomical detail and precision, planned sequencing, timing and the use of props within the practice of asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing practices). Iyengar yoga employs a disciplined approach which encourages us to look at what we are doing and how we are doing it and what is happening. By becoming conscious of our actions we learn to penetrate beyond the physical body to the inner layers of mind, energy, and spirit, gaining vitality, clarity, and calm. Iyengar Yoga is a powerful and sophisticated discipline that can be practiced in all stages of life. The benefits are far-reaching and will assist the practitioner in every aspect of daily living.
Iyengar Yoga
"The severity of practice by itself is not the yardstick for measuring success.
A pure mind and a right intention are necessary. Yoga must be done gradually. The yoga pose is not the goal. Becoming flexible or standing on your hands is not the goal.
The goal is to create space where you were once stuck. To unveil layers of protection you have built around your heart. To appreciate your body and become aware of the mind and the noise it creates.
To make peace with who you are. The goal is to love... well, you.
Shift your focus and your heart will grow" ~Geeta Iyengar~
"Spirituality is not some external goal that one must seek, but a part of the divine core of each of us, which we must reveal. It is the exploration of nature from the world of appearances, or surface, into the subtlest heart of living matter." BKS Iyengar