iyengar yoga institute of birmingham
Yoga in its broadest sense is one of the oldest systems of personal development
in the world. It is a complete system for balancing the body, mind and spirit.
It was first systematized by a great Indian saint called Patanjali over two
thousand years ago, and has continued to develop over the centuries by dedicated
people who have lived their lives according to yogic principals and ideals.
B.K.S. IYENGAR B.K.S. IYENGAR IYENGAR YOGA TEACHING SYSTEM B.K.S. Iyengar was
born on December 14th 1918 in Karnataka, India. He was introduced to yoga by a
renowned yogi, T.Krishnamacharya and started teaching in 1936. He was introduced
to the west in 1954 by the violinist Yehudi Menuhin and with the publication of
his book ‘Light on Yoga’ in 1966. B.K.S. Iyengar is considered by many to be the
world’s foremost exponent of yoga, having devoted his entire lifetime to its
study and dissemination. Guruji (as he is fondly known by his students)
continued to practise well into his nineties until his sad demise in August
2014. He will continue to be a constant source of inspiration to his devoted
teachers and students in this – his centre in Birmingham – as well as others
worldwide for generations to come.
