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Experience the transformative practice of traditional Iyengar Yoga at Akshaya Yoga. Join our supportive classes and deepen your understanding of yoga under the guidance of dedicated teachers.

IYENGAR YOGA

Profound, intelligent, and transformative, Iyengar Yoga is accessible to individuals of all ages, body types, and fitness levels. It offers practical tools to cultivate and sustain physical health and vitality, mental clarity, emotional tranquillity, and spiritual well-being. Developed by B.K.S. Iyengar over more than 75 years of dedicated teaching, Iyengar Yoga is rooted in the ancient Indian tradition and philosophy of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.

Level - 1

This class is designed for students new to Iyengar Yoga, those continuing as beginners, and anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the practice’s foundations. It focuses on fundamental postures and actions, emphasizing standing poses, seated poses, twists, and forward bends. Key inversions, such as Halasana (Plow Pose) and Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand), are also introduced, providing a well-rounded introduction to Iyengar Yoga.

Level - 2

Once students have established a strong foundation—gaining deep familiarity with Level 1 standing poses and holding Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) for at least 5 minutes—they are ready to progress to Level 2. This level builds upon and refines the practices from Level 1 while introducing new challenges. Key additions include Sirsasana (Headstand), Full Arm Balance, and foundational backbends. Students also explore deeper twists, forward extensions, and variations in Shoulderstand, broadening their practice and understanding of Iyengar Yoga.

Strength

Feel confident and empowered in any yoga class with our Strength Program for Beginners. This unique class is designed to build strength and power across four key areas for yogis: core, straight- and bent-arm movement, back, and legs. Each class offers step-by-step guidance through every pose and movement, helping you learn proper form and technique. Perfect for complete beginners with no prior experience, this program also offers valuable insights for those looking to enhance their existing skills. In this series, you will: Use yoga props and bodyweight exercises to build full-body strength, Learn proper form and alignment through yoga-inspired strength exercises, Improve your overall yoga practice and gain confidence in any class

Wall Rope Yoga

(Yoga Kurunta): It is a method of performing a variety of asanas with the help of a rope. It enables the student to attain accuracy, agility and balance. This workshop is presented to illustrate the use of wall ropes and, how they can be used with some basic asanas, as well as more advanced asanas.

Pranayama

B.K.S. Iyengar describes Pranayama as the practice of controlling the breath, which connects the body and mind. It is the fourth limb of Ashtanga Yoga and includes three stages: Puraka (inhalation), Rechaka (exhalation), and Kumbhaka (retention). Pranayama helps calm the mind, improve focus, and prepare for meditation. It boosts physical energy, emotional balance, and spiritual growth by harmonizing the body’s energies. Iyengar advises starting with simple breathing exercises and progressing gradually under proper guidance to avoid strain. This practice strengthens the body and mind, creating inner peace and overall well-being.

Yoga Neck Shoulders & Back (NSB)

Yoga techniques to help our students, especially corporate warriors, relieve tension and aches in their necks, upper and lower backs, and shoulders. Suitable for yogis of all levels, this class will help you combat pain due to tight muscles, build strength in your upper bodies, and increase mobility.

Yoga Wheel

This energizing class combines the use of a yoga wheel with traditional asanas. The yoga wheel is specifically designed to match the contour of the spine- which helps with chest and shoulders opening, stretches the hip flexors and rejuvenates the spine. Suitable for students with consistent yoga practice looking for a new level of intensity and ways to expand their experience. This class is not suitable for beginners or students with spine injuries.

Wind Down Yoga & Sound Bath

This class combines yoga and sound therapy with the rich overtones of Himalayan singing bowls. The session begins with gentle movement, stretches and restorative poses which will be calming and balancing.

The session ends with participants laying on mats in deep rest while immersing in the aural resonances and vibrations of singing bowls which are played live and intuitively. This sound journey helps to activate the parasympathetic nervous system. Benefits include reduced stress and tension, deep relaxation, improved circulation and a heightened sense of well-being.

Do dress in comfortable clothing. Suitable for all levels and no experience is required.

Note : Please arrive at least 10 mins early and late entry will not be permitted. Studio will be locked upon commencement to avoid
disruption.

Stretch

This slow-paced class aims to enhance flexibility and joint mobility while also cultivating stillness, nourishing both the body and mind. Props may be used and gentle assists to go deeper in the pose are given time to time. Suitable for all levels and no experience is required.

Class Rules & Guidelines

Punctuality

Late Arrival

If you arrive after the class has started, please wait until the end of the salutations before joining the practice.

Pre-Class Nutrition

Avoid eating solid food for at least three hours before class. Coffee or tea is acceptable up to one hour before class.

Drinking During Class

Please refrain from drinking water during class to maintain focus and avoid distractions.

Health & Wellbeing Disclosure

At the beginning of each class, kindly inform me if you have experienced any recent illness, or if you are feeling stressed or exhausted. Women should also notify me if they are pregnant or menstruating.