Desa Yogi Iyengar Yoga Shala

ALIGNMENT · MEDITATION IN ACTION · PRECISION Iyengar yoga was a form of alignment-based yoga developed and taught by the world renowned B.K.S Iyengar, who was credited with popularizing yoga practice in India and around the world.Iyengar yoga emphasizes on alignment, precision of poses to achieve balance, flexibility, strength and stamina. Iyengar teaches that yoga practice should be accessible to all, regardless of age, body shape, and physical conditions. Therefore, the use of props, such as blocks, straps, and blankets are commonly used as a tool for practitioners who need them to adapt the poses to their individual needs, prevent injury, and isolate certain muscle groups. Props help support students to stay in the asana for longer, as well as to address specific imbalances. Iyengar yoga focuses on developing the muscles around the joints. For this reason, it is very well adapted for those looking to prevent and heal injuries. TEACHERS Kathy Cook Senior Iyengar Teacher Lead Instructor of Desa Yogi Kathy began practicing and studying yoga in the mid 90s in California with Iyengar teacher Tony Briggs. After moving to HK, she started her teacher training under numerous senior Iyengar teachers, and began her Iyengar certification journey. Juan Carlos Trained initially in ashtanga, Juan Carlos had always been deeply inspired by B.K.S Iyengar’s book “Light on Yoga”. Juan Carlos met his first Iyengar teacher Jaya Water in the ashram of Amma in 2005. He was highly inspired by this senior Iyengar teacher, who has been living in spiritual service for over 12 years educating the local people, as well as teachers who came from all over India. Lisa McKnight After intensive weight training over 23 years ago, Lisa found yoga, which inspired her to be more kind to her body. Initially trained in vinyasa, Lisa began to explore the spiritual side and other facets of yoga.