Iyengar Yoga is a form of yoga developed over the past 75 years by B.K.S. Iyengar. His approach is deeply rooted in the traditional teachings of Patanjali’s eightfold path, which dates back more than 2,500 years. While it focuses on the physical practice of yoga, Iyengar believed that yoga is also an art, science, and philosophy that extends beyond the mat.

This method is designed to be accessible to people of all ages and body types. It emphasizes precision in alignment, timing, and the use of props, allowing students to safely explore poses and deepen their body awareness.

A distinguishing feature of Iyengar Yoga is its standardized system of instruction. Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers (CIYTs) undergo comprehensive training and assessments to ensure consistency and depth in their teaching. Only CIYTs can officially teach this method. Using props to aid in proper alignment for beginners while offering deeper extensions for advanced practitioners is a highlight of this method.

Progress in Iyengar Yoga is built gradually through careful instruction. Students are encouraged to develop not just physical strength and flexibility, but also mental clarity and inner calm, as they connect with deeper layers of their being.

Whether you're new to yoga or have practiced for years, Iyengar Yoga offers a lifelong practice that promotes well-being on all levels.

All yoga that involves the body falls under the umbrella of Hatha Yoga, much like all ice cream is still ice cream. Within this category, there are different styles, each with unique characteristics and benefits.

Most Hatha Yoga classes focus on gentle, classical postures. Vinyasa Yoga, on the other hand, is defined by its use of music and a smooth transition between poses, creating a flowing practice. Ashtanga Yoga takes this a step further with a more dynamic flow, incorporating jumps between postures.

Iyengar Yoga, taught by Barbara, emphasizes precise alignment and holding postures without music or a flowing sequence. This focus on alignment helps deepen your practice and enhances body awareness. Each style offers its own flavor, allowing you to find what resonates best with you!

Just bring yourself and some clean, bare feet! If you're wearing long, baggy pants, you might want to roll them up so the instructor can see your leg movements. Yoga mats and all necessary props are provided and always available for free use in class. We look forward to seeing you!

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class. You can park in our big private lot next door. Use this time to get your props, go to the bathroom, and settle into your spot. Some students like to meditate before class, so please keep your voices low to get into the reflective yogic mood.

At this point in the pandemic we have no restrictions. Personal mask wearing is always encouraged if you have a medical condition you need to protect. Students who have had Covid or have a family member with Covid must test negative for two consecutive days before returning to class. We run two Blueair purifiers 24/7. Their proprietary HEPASilent technology combines electrostatic and mechanical filtration to capture at least 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.1 micron in size. We also have a carbon dioxide monitor, to measure how much we are breathing each other’s air, an air extraction filter, two wall fans, and six open windows. Mats and high-touch surfaces are wiped down with Clorox wipes or disinfectant after every class.

We believe in a sensible yoga temperature. The studio is kept around 72-76 degrees depending on what is being taught. There is a window air conditioner which keeps the humidity down in the summer.

If you have prior yoga experience or cannot make the Fundamentals of Iyengar Yoga Course, you might find that the open-level classes are more to your liking. However, these classes do tend to move faster and have less individualized attention, so we highly recommend starting with the Fundamentals Course Level I.

Yes, please! Drop-in classes tend to fill up! We limit the number of students to 20, so that everyone is seen and has space to work. Restorative Yoga is limited to 12 in-studio because of the large number of blankets and bolsters used. We can plan our teaching better if we know who is attending in advance.

This answer is a qualified “maybe.” It depends on many things: Is it normal aches and pains hurt - then “YES!” Yoga might make it feel better. Big injury/car accident hurt - probably not. A private session or rest might be a safer way to work. Contact Barbara for more details. 

Everything changed after the pandemic. Barbara decided to teach Level I & Level II only as as course in order to let the students progress systematically. We hope more teachers will take advantage of our beautiful studio and teach here again soon. Jump on the email list for notification when that happens.