Why are Headstand and Shoulderstand so central in Iyengar Yoga? In this blog post, we explore Sīrsasana and Sarvangasana as B.K.S. Iyengar taught them - examining how inversions support circulation, the nervous system, breath, and overall vitality, and why he encouraged their daily practice. A clear and accessible read for anyone wanting to understand the deeper purpose of these keystone poses.

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.

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.