Iyengar yoga stands out for its attention to precision in the asanas and to the details of movement. What matters is not only the shape of the pose, but how the body works within it.
Props and supports play a large role — blocks, straps, bolsters, blankets and chairs. They help adapt a pose to each person's possibilities, make it more accessible and still keep the right direction of work.
The practice is built on a principle of moving from simple to complex. In class we don't aim to do as many poses as possible. We stay in them long enough to feel the body work, notice the details and gradually deepen our understanding of the movement.
This approach is especially valuable when there are limits in mobility, differences in physical ability, or a period of recovery after exertion.
For me, Iyengar yoga is above all precision, attention and gradualness. Not forcing the body into a certain shape, but learning to work with it carefully and consciously.
