CLASSES
All students new to the Iyengar system (with the exception of those needing the 50+ class) begin at Level 1. Iyengar Yoga is progressive—fundamentals of alignment and muscle action taught at Level 1 are essential for the safe and beneficial performance of poses taught at more advanced levels.
Students experienced in other systems of yoga learn a new physical vocabulary, greatly benefit from the step-by-step approach of Level 1, and prepare the body and mind for rigors specific to Iyengar Yoga, the long holding of inversions, for example.
LEVEL 1
For all students new to Iyengar Yoga. Emphasis is on standing poses, with the introduction of some sitting poses, sarvangasana, and simple forward bends, twists and backbends. Challenging for all levels of ability.
LEVEL 2
For students who have completed at least one 10- or 12-week session of Level 1, can demonstrate some proficiency in and understanding of the standing poses, and are ready to work more regularly on inversions, backbends, etc..
50+
For students over 50 years of age who would benefit from a slower paced class. Challenging, but appropriate for older practitioners.
PRANAYAMA
Pranayama is the subtle, sensitive practice of controlled breathing. The class is for students with a well-established home practice of asana willing to add to their practice a daily practice of pranayama.
It is taught at 4 levels, which must be taken sequentially, followed by a general class for those who have completed Pranayama 4.