Yoga Moves (Iyengar yoga)

North Van: McCay Park off Marine Drive

"B.K.S. Iyengar"

teacher: Morgan

Drop-in:$15.00

SUMMARY: Wow! I discovered today that Iyengar yoga is all about alignment and let me tell you a yoga posture becomes 1000 times more effective when you are doing it in proper alignment. Too achieve this numerous props and devices are used to teach your body.

SETTING: It was a rare treat to be the only attendant at this Friday evening class. I had the teacher's full attention. Comfy props (blankets, bolsters, straps, "foamies" and wood blocks) galore, warm terra cotta tile and summer songbirds on the breeze made relaxing irresistible.

STYLE & PACE: Great care and concern with the natural opening and restoration of the body was the definitive message of this series. Beginning with a number of restorative poses on large cushiony props and blankets, energizing poses followed next and lastly some carefully executed inversions. Epic effectiveness of the postures was achieved from great concern for alignment. I felt lovely muscles I had never consciously controlled before in unprecedented amounts.

SCENE: Because I was the only participant in this class I can't offer much for scene. The teacher was a long, slim middle aged woman.

MY EVALUATION: If you ever have the chance to do this yoga, do it. It is good, it quenches the body's thirst and awakens its holiest structures. It is a gentle and effective workout so, if you're looking for intensity maybe look somewhere else.