Iyengar yoga was developed by B. K. S. Iyengar, who also gave the name to this type of yoga. It is based on the traditional eight limbs philosophy written by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. These eight limbs will help to develop the strength, stamina, flexibility and balance of the body, in addition to improving concentration through meditation.

Iyengar yoga is a type of Hatha yoga (also described on this page). It focuses on the alignment of the body through asanas (or in other words postures). Through those postures the body, mind and the spirit are united to reach health and well being. Iyengar yoga is an excellent tool to fight stress and relieve the problems of the fast modern day life, in addition to exercising the body.

Iyengar yoga is extremely detail oriented and the body alignment is under special focus. Itengar yoga was the first to start using helping tool, like for example cushions, straps, benches, straps. These tools would help beginners to reach harder postures that are actually not possible without long practice. The main emphasis is on standing poses in iyengar yoga as they build up stronger muscles on the legs and also increase general vitality and improve the circulation, coordination and the body balance. In classes, the instruction gives quite precise oral guidance and all misalignments are corrected instantly.