This centre exists to promote overall well being through the study of Iyengar Yoga. The studio, establshed in 1993, provides a quiet, welcoming, well-equipped space. The Iyengar System of Yoga The regular practice of Iyengar yoga leads to optimal physical and mental health. It is named for B.K.S. Iyengar, of Pune, India, who developed, refined and shared this methodology. It uses a precise, systematic approach whereby students learn a series of yoga postures in a well- planned order, and synchronize these postures with their breathing. These yoga postures help to exercise, strengthen, balance and cleanse every system of the body: musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, immune, digestive, nervous and respiratory. Students concentrate intently, drawing their attention inward. This concentration quiets and integrates their minds and bodies.

Iyengar yoga is versatile. It can be adapted to suit all ages and levels of fitness. Many students use it to maintain and enhance their existing health. Others seek it to help them manage and improve chronic or acute conditions, especially in therapeutic classes and workshops. Individual Attention Classes are small -- rarely larger than 10 students. The instructor is able to check that each person is aligned in the yoga pose correctly to avoid injury and optimize the benefits. Superb Equipment: The studio has a wooden floor, important for helping yoga students to become grounded. There are an array of yoga props such as blocks, bolsters, and belts. These props assist and support in a multitude of ways. Wardrobe: Clothing needs to be flexible to allow bending and stretching, and snug enough to let the instructor observe whether the body is aligned properly in the poses. Feet are bare. more... See more text