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Winter can challenge even the most committed yoga practitioner. As the colder months settle in, stiffness, lethargy, inconsistency, doubt, and distraction often begin to interrupt the continuity of practice. Drawing from the Introduction to Light on Yoga, this article explores Patañjali’s chitta viksepas — the obstacles and disturbances that hinder steadiness of mind — and examines how they appear in modern practice, particularly during winter. Through the insights of B. K. S. Iyengar, the post reflects on how regular asana and pranayama can help cultivate resilience, clarity, and inner stability during the colder season.

On her third visit to the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Jackie continues the reflections begun in earlier posts about studying in Pune. Travelling through temple sites in Karnataka before the month of classes, she considers how Indian sculpture, myth and artistry echo the craft of yoga practice itself.

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.

With yoga remaining unregulated in Australia, anyone can declare themselves a teacher after minimal training. But Iyengar certification demands rigorous standards: three years of practice before training begins, 300 hours of teacher training, 100 hours of hands-on assisting, and comprehensive independent assessment by experienced Assessors. Every certified Iyengar teacher has been thoroughly evaluated on personal practice, teaching ability, and theoretical knowledge. When you attend an Iyengar class, you're assured of competent instruction backed by internationally recognized standards and years of dedicated preparation.

Andrew Lim, a regular teacher at Central Yoga School, reflects on his visit to the home of Iyengar yoga in Pune, India, as well as other parts of the world that he has been travelling to in 2025..

Lorenzo ponders over the importance of standing poses and how they teach us a fundamental principle of Iyengar yoga.

Jackie offers a way of looking at so-called obstacles of the human condition, using menstruation as an example. She explores how the practice of yoga can change our perception of these states.

Central Yoga School has added some new specialist classes to our 2025 timetable. This post is a joint contribution of the teachers of each class (with a perky introduction from Jackie!) to clarify why these sessions are offered, and what to expect.

Jackie, a regular student of the school and certified Iyengar yoga teacher, reflects on her recent re-visit to the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, or the home of Iyengar yoga, in Pune in October 2024.

Andrew Lim, a regular teacher at Central Yoga School, reflects on the apprehensions and anxieties a newcomer to yoga often experiences, and how to begin the journey.