Yoga

Iyengar Yoga

 

Iyengar yoga is a form of hatha yoga developed by BKS Iyengar.  It is firmly based on the traditional eight limbs of yoga as expounded by Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras.  It emphasizes the development of strength, stamina, flexibility and balance, through intense practice and anatomical precision as well as concentration (Dharana) and meditation (Dhyana).  Many people refer to Iyengar Yoga as meditation in action.  

 

Nancy Sheehan, a senior therapist at Cranbury Therapeutic Massage, teaches Iyengar Yoga to both individuals and groups. Nancy’s classes are designed for practitioners of all ages and abilities. Nancy was certified as an Integral Yoga Teacher in 1982.  She learned the Iyengar Method directly from the Iyengars during extended stays in India in 1994 and 2000. Over the years, Nancy has frequently returned to India and Southeast Asia to update her techniques.   Currently she is a student of four noted senior teachers: Patricia Walden, Rammand Patel & Manusco Manos.