Students will be given a questionnaire sheet to answer questions about their specific body type and a corresponding diet will be recommended. As with any weight loss program please get your physician's permission before beginning. The postures are sequenced more for effect, rather than style. These postures work mainly with the spine making it supple and healthy. Blood circulation to the organs, glands, and tissues is maximized.
Endocrine glands are tones, promoting psychological and physical health.
Postures are followed by deep relaxation to bring the body to its natural state of health and ease. The mind becomes relaxed and poised after the practice. In the Iyengar system, classical yoga postures are taught with an emphasis on dynamic precision and alignment, aided when necessary by various props to maximize opening and awareness. Through the emphasis on alignment one's mind is focused on the action and feeling of the pose and it naturally becomes more quiet and drawn into the moment. Gradually, stability and concentration are developed while the physical body is revitalized and the process of looking inward is begun.