The Yoga Space Welcomes You!

Free Trial Class
Sunday, June 8 1:00 - 2:00 pm

New Session Begins June 10

Journey to India 2008

Our Studio
The Yoga Space is a fully equipped studio dedicated to teaching yoga in the Iyengar tradition. We offer beginning and experienced level classes as well as a gentle class, a pre-natal class and yoga for athletes. Our teachers are certified through the National Iyengar Yoga Association and have a combined teaching experience of over 50 years. Classes are taught in a manner that accommodates differences in flexibility, strength and age and our teachers are trained to give individual instructions, adapting them to the needs of the students.

Yoga and Iyengar Method
Yoga is an ancient art, philosophy and practice that can help bring some balance to our lives. A regular practice of the yoga poses will help to even out strength and flexibility, increase mobility and foster poise. One on the hallmarks of Iyengar yoga, named for the internationally renowned teacher Mr. B.K.S. Iyengar, is attention to alignment so that the poses are done in a manner that is safe and healthy for joints. The method also emphasizes breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation (dharana and dhyana).

The yoga poses appear to be just a physical practice, but they also have an effect on organs and glands and the circulatory and nervous systems. They are practiced with a mindfulness that leads to and aids meditation. The effect of a yoga practice improves overall health, reduces the effects of stress and teaches responsibility for one's own health and fitness. It is a safe method of exercise for people at any age, for pregnant women and people with physical limitations. Increased mindfulness and practicing meditation help one to cope with the stresses and pressures of life.

Our Teachers
Teachers in this method are certified through an internationally standardized body, and overseen by the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States. Becoming certified is a process that takes a minimum of 5 years, usually in addition to several years of practice as a student. Teachers must pass two separate, rigorous assessments where they demonstrate their competence and knowledge of the poses, teaching skills and philosophy during a two day long test. To remain certified they must continue their studies and may advance to one of the higher levels by taking additional assessments.