Iyengar yoga taught by B.K.S Iyengar

B.K.S. iyengar's speech emphasizes yoga as discipline uniting body, mind, intelligence, and consciousness, highlighting compassion, unity, and the seven states of consciousness through mindful practice.

Align the body in Mountain Pose by grounding through the center of the feet, placing the midfoot on a plumb line to achieve equal distribution and balanced energy.

Demonstrates the extended triangle pose (trikonasana) with emphasis on connecting tissues, pelvic and spine alignment, knee and shoulder blade cues, and precise foot placement for safe practice.

Explore the extended side angle (utthita parsvakonasana) in Iyengar yoga, focusing on a straight middle line, precise knee bend, and energy flow from hip to foot through careful alignment.

Practice wide-legged forward bend (prasarita padottanasana) with circular movement of the legs, mindful hip and foot alignment, and breath to increase circulation and energy.

Master Parsvottanasana, the intense side stretch, by applying precise pelvis, hip, and foot alignment cues to elevate balance, depth, and control in Iyengar yoga.

Practice corpse pose (savasana) to lie down for a few minutes, relax, and release tension by aligning the head and keeping the shoulders away from the spine.

Explore Iyengar yoga with B.K.S. Iyengar through Q&A and asana review, focusing on alignment, centerline, breath, and body-specific adjustments to deepen balance, stability, and body awareness in practice.

Observe and correct misalignments in asanas by aligning center of gravity, bones, and connective tissue; adapt poses to each body, tracing skin and flesh motions for precise yoga practice.

Practice Bharadvaja's twist (Bharadvajasana) to engage the center of gravity and somatic ego, while cultivating humility within Iyengar yoga.

Explore hero pose (Virasana) through the mind-body connection and the use of the five elements to balance tissue movements and align the legs.

Practice the side twist in hero pose (parsva virasana) with Iyengar yoga, focusing on trunk rotation, foot and toe alignment, and groin engagement for precise, controlled movement.

Learn Bharadvajasana by stabilizing the center, aligning the knees, and guiding rotation with mindful focus, pressing from the mind to protect the groin and knee.

Explore sage twist (Marichyasana) through precise Iyengar yoga alignment, focusing on leg placement, ligaments, and skin, with spinal rotation using floor sits and blankets.

This Iyengar yoga lecture teaches the seated forward bend Paschimottanasana with floor seating, spine lengthening, abdominal engagement, and safe alignment to protect the back and optimize energy flow.

Explore a Q&A and asana review for Iyengar yoga, guiding students through precise alignment from the root through the legs, ankles, and hips, with guruji's practical insights.

Explore the challenges of diplomacy, governance, and social change through discussions of dignity, elections, education, security, and global policy issues.

Learn headstand (sirsasana) through precise alignment, maintaining the head near the wall and balancing the body by center, while integrating mental focus and the four-brain hemispheres to guide posture.

Learn shoulder stand (sarvangasana) through progressive steps: set the neck protection with the hands, align elbows, move the buttocks forward, lift the legs, and overcome fear while staying the course.

Master the plow pose (halasana) through gradual progression using props like a chair, build confidence over weeks, and safely deepen the posture.

Explore the upward bow in Iyengar yoga through guided guru–student dialogue, emphasizing alignment cues—center of gravity, shoulder blades, knee tracking—and safe, controlled back bending.

Engage in a practical Q&A and asana review that covers complete diaphragmatic breathing, alignment, sequencing, adjustments, and evaluating yoga teaching quality in Iyengar yoga.

Explore the Beijing Q&A session on Iyengar yoga, highlighting meditation, breath, energy flow, and perceptive awareness to deepen mind-body practice.

Explore Iyengar yoga through Guruji's speech at the world yoga summit, describing yoga as the union of nature with the soul and highlighting health benefits and gratitude.