Iyengar Yoga Australia is dedicated to honouring and sharing the teachings of Yogacharya BKS Iyengar in Australia. We are a vibrant and welcoming community of teachers and students devoted to the art, science and philosophy of Iyengar Yoga. Through our network both nationally and internationally, we promote Iyengar Yoga as a healthy way of life.

Recognised as the most widely adopted yoga method in the world, Iyengar Yoga is renowned for its focus on precision, alignment, sequencing, timing and the use of props.

What is Iyengar Yoga?

Iyengar Yoga is for everybody. Recognised as the most widely adopted yoga method in the world, Iyengar is renowned for its focus on precision, alignment, sequencing, timing and the use of props. Regardless of your age or level of fitness, you can enjoy the physical, mental and spiritual benefits of Iyengar Yoga.

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About Iyengar Yoga Australia (IYA)

Since our humble beginnings in 1985, IYA now brings together over 800 members. We are a vital, dynamic and robust organisation, and the official liaison of the Iyengar family at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Iyengar Yoga Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and we recognises them as the first peoples of this nation. We respectfully acknowledge the deep connection to community, land, sea, waterways and sky. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.”

The IYA Board Supports the Voice

The Voice to Parliament, which will go to a referendum later this year, seeks an important amendment to the Australian Constitution to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first custodians of our land, and to respect their right to be consulted on matters that directly affect them and their communities.

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Join us and our community.

Become a member of IYA and enjoy the benefits of joining our community of dedicated Iyengar Yoga students and teachers. An annual membership allows you to keep up-to-date with the latest news and events from our community in Australia and around the world as well as premium access at a discounted rate to IYA organised events.

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Teacher training

Teacher Training is a rewarding and challenging experience. The knowledge and skills you will gain will deepen your yoga practice and allow you to work towards full certification as an Iyengar Yoga teacher. You’ll also become an invaluable member of our teaching community, and will be able to take part in workshops, retreats and conventions in Australia and overseas.

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Iyengar Yoga Australia is celebrating International Yoga Day! This year’s yoga sequence is by James Hasemer from Central Yoga School!

According to the UN, International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga – and we know, yoga is more than a physical activity. In the words of B. K. S. Iyengar; “Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.”

Download the sequence via the link and have Happy World Yoga Day everyone! 🙏🏼 🧘‍♀️

Happy International Yoga Day 2023!

🧡 Iyengar Yoga Australia is excited to celebrate International Yoga Day by showcasing some of our community members demonstrating this year’s yoga sequence by James Hasemer from Central Yoga School!

Teachers and students from around the country have generously contributed 1 or 2 poses for this fun video to help celebrate the day and as a guide for your practice.

According to the UN, International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga – and we know, yoga is more than a physical activity. In the words of B. K. S. Iyengar; “Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill in the performance of one’s actions.”

How will you commemorate the art, philosophy and science that is Iyengar yoga?

Download the sequence via the link and have Happy World Yoga Day everyone! 🙏🏼 🧘‍♀️

IYD2023 Sequence

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Mid-Year Assessment Results — April/May 2023

Congratulations to the following Teachers who were successful at the April/May 2023 Mid Year Assessments.

Congratulations to the following Teachers who were successful at the April/May 2023 Mid Year Assessments.

Level 3 Assessment – Yoga Mandir, Canberra 28-30 April

Congratulations to Bridget Hughes.

Level 1 Assessment – Balmain Yoga Studio, Sydney 5-7 May

Congratulations to Sally Marsland, Jingyan Cui, Michele Ashford, Salome Harris, Genevieve Tilley, Kerri Larken, Jackie Ruddock.

Level 2 Assessment – Redfern Yoga Space, Sydney 19-21 May

Congratulations to Kathryn Bywaters, Sabrina Sonntag, Leonie Wierenga.

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On Iyengar Yoga & Running - Water, Mud & Thorns - Arjun von Caemmerer.

The article describes the author's personal experience with running and its relationship to their Iyengar Yoga practice. The author initially started running as a way to strengthen their ankle after an injury, but discovered a newfound enjoyment in the activity. They discuss their current running routine, and their goals for the future. The author also explores the biomechanics of running and how they relate to the principles of asana in Iyengar Yoga. They discuss the importance of proper foot landing, body alignment, and the role of the arms in running. The author also reflects on the similarities between the movements in standing postures and the movements involved in walking and running. They highlight the importance of maintaining a steady rhythm and making adjustments to the changing terrain while running, similar to holding and adjusting asanas. The author concludes by discussing the constant variables and refinement of effort in both running and yoga, emphasizing the convergence of path and goal for the dedicated practitioner.

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Water, Mud & Thorns - On Iyengar Yoga & Running - Arjun von Caemmerer

Arjun von Caemmerer is certificated as a Level 3 Iyengar Yoga teacher and is a medical practitioner, specialized in general practice. He has, with Naomi Cameron, run the Hobart School of Iyengar Yoga, since 1995. He has had roles with IYA as a teacher trainer, assessor, and moderator, and has served on the Teachers’ and Ethics Committees. In 2006 Arjun–with the imprimatur of BKS Iyengar–transferred the RIMYI audiocassette version of Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra to triple CD. He is the author of Yoga Coda (2009), Essential Yoga The Yoga-Sūtra of Patañjali (2014), Pieces of 8 Versions of Patañjali’s Yoga-Sūtra (4th Ed, 2016), and Vice Versa new & selected poems (Collective Effort Press, 2016). His most recent book of poems is Bible Stories (2019). The single-line poems in this article are from Running Writing, an ongoing series.

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