Students of Iyengar Yoga begin with elementary postures, with an emphasis on standing asanas (postures).  Other postures are then added, including forward bends, backbends, twists, inversions and restorative poses.  Each class ends with deep relaxation in Savasana, where students learn to rest in a profound way, completely releasing the body while drawing the mind towards the peace within.

​Yogic philosophical precepts of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, which detail moral and ethical growth and responsibility are the underlying foundation of our teachings.  Our Certified Iyengar Yoga teachers provide students of all ages and abilities an experience of yoga which is physically energizing, emotionally balancing, and mentally rewarding.  Our highly trained teachers use their deep-seated  knowledge of asana to instruct, observe, and individualize instructions for each student. Deep study and practice leads the student to an overall transformation of body, mind and spirit.


Beginner


Beginner+


Intermediate


Intermediate+




Restorative

Detroit Sound Immersion
Restorative

Yoga for Uterine Health


Common Ailments


Chair Yoga



Yoga Philosophy
​Exploration of the fundamental asanas. Encouraged for students new to yoga or new to Iyengar Yoga.

Continued exploration of fundamental asanas. Students in Beginner+ classes should be familiar (though not necessarily fluent) with the asanas in Sanskrit.

Continuing Iyengar Yoga students with at least 6 months' study. Headstand and other inversions are introduced.

Experienced Iyengar Yoga students with at least 1 year of consistent study.  Expect refinements, more complex poses, plenty of inversions (5+ minute holds in Sirsasana and Sarvangasana), backbends, Padmasana variations, arm balances, and philosophy study.  Openness, willingness, and ability to observe and learn are the most important criteria.

Supported, recuperative yoga poses to calm your nerves and quiet your mind.

Collaboration with musician Wanjira Makena, providing live accompaniment with singing bowls, chimes, and other instruments, while doing restorative asana.


Safe space to address specific uterine needs, such as pregnancy, postnatal, pelvic floor, menstrual and menopausal conditions.

4-week rotating focus on common areas of discomfort: Neck/shoulders, Low Back, Knees. Learn how to alleviate pain, and apply what you learn to home practice.

For beginning to advanced students, explore a wide array of asanas through creative use of the chair. Backless steel folding chair is ideal (for sale on a sliding scale through IYDC), but any firm armless chair is adequate. Video-on-demand available for monthly subscribers.

Learn more about the philosophical foundation of yoga with selected texts and discussion. Sign up for the newsletter to receive updated information on assignments, dates, and times.