Iyengar Yogashraya

Iyengar Yogashraya', Mumbai has completed its successful 2 years on 12th October 2004. The event was celebrated mainly through an audio-visual presentation on Why is BKS Iyengar one of the 100 most influential persons of the world? The event also had remarkable yoga demonstrations. Guruji had inaugurated 'Iyengar Yogashraya' at Mumbai, on 12 October 2002. Guruji thanked some of his old pupils who created opportunities and helped him, I pioneered yoga teaching to groups of students in school halls. Now, with this permanent centre in Mumbai, I am happy to see that the seed I sowed in the 1940 has grown into a gigantic tree having strong roots. May this centre become the holiest centre in the world. Guruji's blessings are always with his sincere and committed students. Yogacharya B.K.S.Iyengar (Guruji) is a living legend who has taught yoga in unique way to all his students. He finds the meaning of the yoga sutras by his practical search and regular practice of yoga. Thus, he has helped all to experience the wisdom of the yoga sutras. His style of teaching yoga is called Iyengar Yoga and is now being followed by certified teachers across the world. Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja (BKS) Iyengar was born on December 14, 1918. His father Sri Krishnamachar was a school teacher and therefore Guruji has all his father's qualities even at this age. Guruji was a victim of malaria, typhoid and tuberculosis in his childhood . At the age of 16, he was introduced to yoga by his Guru Sri T. Krishnamacharya. At the age of 18, he was sent to Pune, Maharashtra by his guru to teach and preach yoga as he knew a little of English. This missed his opportunity to learn a lot about yoga directly from his guru. Guruji was a sincere and committed practitioner. His own practice helped him to explore and achieve perfection in yoga asanas. This is reflected in his teachings all over these years.