Iyengar Yoga is named after B.K.S. Iyengar, whose teaching emphasises alignment and precision in the practice of the yogasanas (postures) and pranayama (yogic breathing). Widely regarded as the world’s leading authority on yoga he practised and taught for over seventy years.
BKS Iyengar
"Asana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence,
and benevolence of spirit." (sthira sukham asanam)
Welcome to the website of the Institute of Iyengar Yoga in Sussex (IIYS) set up in 1992 to further the teachings of BKS Iyengar in Sussex. Yogacharya BKS Iyengar was the founder and guru of what has come to be known as "Iyengar Yoga". He is widely recognised as one of the greatest yogi's of the modern age and has had a huge influence in shaping the practice of yoga worldwide.
NEXT IIYS EVENT:
Summer Yoga workshop with Gerry Chambers,
Senior Iyengar Teacher from Devon. 17th June.
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IIYS
The Institute of Iyengar Yoga in Sussex (IIYS) is an organisation of Sussex based teachers and students who study the Iyengar way of practising Yoga. It was established in 1993, and currently has about 100 members, including teachers in East and West Sussex.
Forthcoming Events
Iyengar Yoga Workshop
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Beginners Yoga Workshop, Horsham
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2 June 2018
Brighton Natural Health Centre, 27 Regent St, BrightonFind out more →
Beginners Yoga Workshop, Horsham
9 June 2018
The Sussex Country Yurt, Naboths, Northlands Road, Warnam, HorshamFind out more →