Cardio and Iyengar Yoga

When the Central Yoga School started in 1997 there were no gyms or group fitness classes in the vicinity. These days there seems to be at least one, if not a handful, on every street. Amidst the prevailing obsession over cardio workouts and aerobic activities, we take a look at the yogic viewpoint on cardiovascular health and fitness.

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Most Googled Questions on Yoga

It is common practice to resort to Google, however the simplicity or limitations of search engine algorithms can pose challenges when it comes to finding nuanced or in-depth answers to certain questions. This post includes a list of answers to the four most googled questions on Yoga, algorithm-free.

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Understanding Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

This is the second of a three-part presentation on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali that James gave at the Iyengar Yoga National Convention held at Maroochydore in February 2023. In this part two subjects are introduced which it is necessary to both be aware of, and have a basic understanding of, in order to make sense of this canonical work.

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Lessons And Benefits Of Online Yoga Classes

While the days of Covid lockdowns are in the past, the benefits of online yoga classes continue. The following post is written by a regular student of the school, Gemma Davies, whose practice has flourished since attending classes online in 2020, and now having the option of attending either in-person or online since life has returned to normal post-pandemic.

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The What, When, Why And How Of Restorative Yoga

Iyengar yoga is an adaptive practice that can be active and vigorous, or restorative and more reflective in nature. In this blog post we will explain what a restorative practice is, when to practise it, why it should be practised, and a suggested self-practice sequence.

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Iyengar Yoga Self-Practice Sequence

The ability to practise yoga alone in your own space, in your own time, at your own pace, with your own feelings and reflections, is beneficial in evolving and deepening one’s practice. Here an Iyengar practice sequence is provided that can be used to develop a self-practice routine.

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