Central Yoga Classes

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.

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.

Jackie, a regular student of the school and certified Iyengar yoga teacher, writes about her experience visiting the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, or the home of Iyengar yoga, in Pune in October 2023.

Andrew Lim, a regular teacher at Central Yoga School, shares his thoughts on applying the right amount of effort in asana practice.

This is the first of a three part presentation on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali that James gave at an Iyengar Yoga National Convention held at Maroochydore in February 2023. In this part the importance of the Yoga Sutras is explained, as well as their relevance to Iyengar yoga practitioners.

Jackie, a regular student and trainee teacher at the school, writes about how the use and understanding of metaphors helps with her learning and practice of yoga.

Lorenzo takes a look into the history of asana within yoga practice and how it has evolved over time.

Andrew Lim, a regular teacher at Central Yoga School, shares his thoughts on injuries and yoga practice.