The Iyengar Family

Yoga Lineage
Authentic practice under the guidance of masters

Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar

(14 December 1918 – 20 August 2014)
Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute is the home of Iyengar Yoga in Pune, India, which is near Mumbai. It was established by Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar in 1975, and is dedicated to the memory of his wife Ramamani Iyengar.

The Classic Guide to Yoga Asana is ‘Light on Yoga’ was written by BKS Iyengar in 1966. It classifies more than 200 postures with over 600 illustrative photographs. This significant resource has informed and inspired many modern approaches to posture work

BKS Iyengar SP11
PORTRA~5

Geetha Iyengar

(7 December 1944 - 16 December 2018)
B.K.S Iyengar's daugher Geetha, was one of 5 daughters. Along with her brother Prashant Iyengar she was one of the main teachers at the institute in Pune, under her father.

She is the author of "A Gem fo Women" as well as coontributing towards books on Yoga for Pregnancy and Yoga during Menopause.

Iyengar Yoga in the UK

In 1954, the violinist Yehudi Menuhin invited Iyengar to teach in Europe. This was the start of his influential teachings within English Adult Education system and his demonstrations extolling the virtures of Yoga. Iyengar's daughter Geetha Iyengar and son Prashant Iyengar have also been integral to the breadth and depth of the Iyengar system.

RIMYI continues to be a hub of our international community with the practice and teaching of Iyengar Yoga continuing to evolve. Currently it is lead by Abhijata Shridhar and Prashant Iyengar.If you are interested in studying at the Institute email me for more details.

BKS Iyengar SP5 Vip Karani
Viparita Karani is a posture that we regularly practice in class. It is affectionately called legs up the wall , where we hvae a bolster under the pelvis and the legs resting on the wall.

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Iyengar Yoga Method

Iyengar Yoga is a traditional, evolving somatic practice that explores the body from within.
 Developed through the skill, discipline and innovation of B.K.S. Iyengar and continued by Geeta Iyengar, this method brings ancient yoga philosophy and psychology into practical, accessible experience for people worldwide.

It offers:
 • Detailed alignment and conscious action
 • Intelligent sequencing
 • Mindful movement
 • A clear pathway to steadiness, self-knowledge and inner peace