Transformative and Practical Wisdom

In this section of our site we try to give you a theoretical overview of yoga in general and Iyengar yoga in particular. In this introductory section, we cover philosophical, spiritual and medical aspects of yoga.

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Health benefits of yoga are now being confirmed by scientific research

Learn more about Yoga In this Section

  • To learn about what is yoga, its traditional meaning, origins, and objectives please visit our What is yoga page
  • To learn about Iyengar yoga, its emphasis, and uniqueness and what to expect in an Iyengar yoga class please visit our What is Iyengar yoga page
  • To learn more about why you should give yoga a try and how it can help you please visit our 10 Great Reasons to try yoga page
  • If you wish to learn more about yoga and stress reduction, please visit our yoga and stress page
  • Finally, if you want to know a bit about what inspires us you can visit our links page