The method6 min read
What Iyengar Yoga Really Is — and Why It's Not “Just Hatha”
The Iyengar method is built on precise alignment, the use of props, and holding poses. Here's what sets it apart from other practices and who it's for.
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Notes on the Iyengar method
Short, careful essays on alignment, props, and why this practice is taught slowly. Read them before your first session — or between them.
Comparison6 min read
Stillness vs. Flow: How Iyengar Differs from Vinyasa and Ashtanga
Iyengar, vinyasa, and ashtanga grow from the same root but are built differently. We compare pace, logic, and who each style suits.
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Props Aren't “For the Weak”: Why Iyengar Uses Blocks, Straps, and Ropes
Blocks, straps, bolsters, and wall ropes are the signature of the Iyengar method. Here's why they matter — and why they deepen practice rather than water it down.
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Why Alignment Matters More Than Flexibility
In the Iyengar method, precision beats stretch. Here's why good alignment protects you from injury and builds strength more effectively than a “deep” pose.
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Yoga as Therapy: How the Iyengar Method Works for Back Pain, Stress, and Every Age
Precision and props make the Iyengar method suitable for working with injuries, back pain, and stress. What the research says, and how it works.
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Why It Takes Years to Train an Iyengar Teacher — and Why That Matters to You
The CIYT credential is one of the strictest in the yoga world. How the level system works, and why it directly affects the quality and safety of your classes.
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