IYENGAR YOGA OAK PARK IL

	About Iyengar Yoga
BKS IYENGAR WAS INCLUDED IN TIME Magazine’s “100 People Who Shape Our World: One of the world’s most influential people – Those whose power, influence or moral example touches the lives of all of us, right now” Click to view Time article on BKS Iyengar	B.K.S. Iyengar is a living master with over 70 years of dedication to his art. It is a complete approach to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual transformation, bringing the practitioner to physical health and vitality, mental clarity and wisdom, emotional serenity, poise and joy. His style of yoga is safe orderly, systematic technique of postures taught to develop strength, stamina, concentration and body alignment. Focus is placed on training the body to stand and move in physical alignment which results in less muscular tension and more openness and space for the health and function of inner organs. Strength of the body (muscular, nervous system, organs, immune system) as well as strength of character are main benefits. With each practice one’s mind is trained to focus, resulting in meditation in action. Both mind and body feel quiet and relaxed yet alert and clear from this cleansing practice. Use of props aid and adjust poses for individual needs. Students at any level of fitness can work at their own pace to progress and feel better. It is a wonderful spiritual path for those with this intention but it is not a necessity. Some BENEFITS of YOGA: Physical and emotional strength Flexibility for freedom of movement and release of pain Increased endurance and energy Cardiovascular health - postures assist in venous and immune system flow, strengthen the heart organ, etc. Mental clarity and focus Improved coordination and posture Improved circulation and skin tone Clarity of mind Increased self acceptance and compassion for others Regulation of body weight Relief of daily stresses
	About Reiki Reiki is the channeling of higher consciousness / energy to facilitate healing on many levels. Emotional and physical blocks are coaxed to open promoting release of toxins, pain and physical and emotional wounds resulting in new freedom.
	About Meditation The 7th branch of the ancient art of yoga, meditation is the development of one’s relationship with their own highest self of purity and love. It is a practice, which requires cultivation but is quite accessible to all. This practice removes one from daily distractions into a place of peace, happiness and inner wisdom. It has many physical stress releasing benefits as well. One-hour relaxation / meditation classes begin with gentle restorative postures to calm the nervous system and are followed by meditation.

About Iyengar Yoga

BKS Iyengar Article

BKS IYENGAR WAS INCLUDED IN TIME Magazine’s “100 People Who Shape Our World: One of the world’s most influential people – Those whose power, influence or moral example touches the lives of all of us, right now”

Click to view Time article on BKS Iyengar

B.K.S. Iyengar is a living master with over 70 years of dedication to his art. It is a complete approach to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual transformation, bringing the practitioner to physical health and vitality, mental clarity and wisdom, emotional serenity, poise and joy.

His style of yoga is safe orderly, systematic technique of postures taught to develop strength, stamina, concentration and body alignment. Focus is placed on training the body to stand and move in physical alignment which results in less muscular tension and more openness and space for the health and function of inner organs. Strength of the body (muscular, nervous system, organs, immune system) as well as strength of character are main benefits. With each practice one’s mind is trained to focus, resulting in meditation in action. Both mind and body feel quiet and relaxed yet alert and clear from this cleansing practice.

Use of props aid and adjust poses for individual needs. Students at any level of fitness can work at their own pace to progress and feel better. It is a wonderful spiritual path for those with this intention but it is not a necessity.

Some BENEFITS of YOGA:

Physical and emotional strength
Flexibility for freedom of movement and release of pain
Increased endurance and energy
Cardiovascular health - postures assist in venous and immune system flow, strengthen the heart organ, etc.
Mental clarity and focus
Improved coordination and posture
Improved circulation and skin tone
Clarity of mind
Increased self acceptance and compassion for others
Regulation of body weight
Relief of daily stresses

About Reiki

Reiki is the channeling of higher consciousness / energy to facilitate healing on many levels. Emotional and physical blocks are coaxed to open promoting release of toxins, pain and physical and emotional wounds resulting in new freedom.

About Meditation

The 7th branch of the ancient art of yoga, meditation is the development of one’s relationship with their own highest self of purity and love. It is a practice, which requires cultivation but is quite accessible to all. This practice removes one from daily distractions into a place of peace, happiness and inner wisdom. It has many physical stress releasing benefits as well. One-hour relaxation / meditation classes begin with gentle restorative postures to calm the nervous system and are followed by meditation.