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The system of yoga known as Iyengar Yoga was created and developed over 75 years ago by Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar. Mr. Iyengar devoted his life to the evolution of his approach to yoga, based on the traditional eight limbs of yoga taught over 2500 years ago by the sage Patanjali.
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Iyengar Yoga therapy was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, who refined traditional yoga poses to make them accessible to people with various physical limitations or health issues. He used props such as blocks, belts, and blankets to support students in achieving proper alignment and to facilitate healing....
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Iyengar Yoga therapy was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, who refined traditional yoga poses to make them accessible to people with various physical limitations or health issues. He used props such as blocks, belts, and blankets to support students in achieving proper alignment and to facilitate healing. Iyengar's approach emphasizes precision, alignment, and the therapeutic benefits of yoga postures, making it suitable for individuals seeking relief from ailments or injuries. read less
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IYENGAR YOGA THERAPY STARTED BY PRACTICING YOGA BECAUSE HE HAD A POOR HEALTH AS A CHILD
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Iyengar Yoga therapy was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, who refined traditional yoga poses to make them accessible to people with various physical limitations or health issues. He used props such as blocks, belts, and blankets to support students in achieving proper alignment and to facilitate healing....
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Mr. Iyengear was not very fit physically as a Teenager for which he started practing Yoga and over the time he developed different different props to help people practice Yoga even when they are not 100% physically fit to practice or hold Asana for longer period .
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Iyengar began teaching yoga as exercise gradually, starting with individual pupils such as the violinist Yehudi Menuhin, whom he met in 1952; Menuhin's fame helped to propel Iyengar Yoga as a brand in the Western world.
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Iyengar Yoga was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar in the 20th century, emphasizing precise alignment, props usage, and prolonged asana holds.
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