Best Yoga Classes in Apex, NC

The Iyengar approach to yoga is based on the traditional eight limbs of yoga by Patanjali in his classic treatise, The Yoga Sutras. Iyengar yoga emphasizes the physical alignment of the body in asanas (poses) creating a sense of strength, stamina, flexibility, and balance as well as concentration (Dharana) and meditation (Dhyana).

One has to first practice and study Iyengar Yoga for a minimum of three years before becoming eligible for starting the certification process. Testing cannot be done until the candidate has studied with a certified mentoring teacher and taught exclusively in the Iyengar method for two years. During the testing process, candidates are carefully observed and evaluated by junior or senior-level instructors as they demonstrate asanas and pranayamas and teach a class of students. Each certified Iyengar Yoga instructor has passed at least two rigorous, standardized assessments. Instructors must be committed to maintaining the high standards of Iyengar Yoga and the pure method of B.K.S. Iyengar as well as continuing their own personal practices and training with senior teachers.

If you have never done yoga before, drop-ins are discouraged. If there is a reason you cannot sign up for an entire series, please contact Graham about drop-ins. Drop-ins are $22 for a 90 minute class, $18 for a 60 minute class.

Please tell Graham before class if you are on your cycle and she will give you the appropriate poses to do. The 3 things to remember when you are menstruating: 1) No Inversions. 2) No abdominal strengtheners. 3) No deep twists.

It can be hard to know where to start with your home practice. The Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York has prepared two practice sequence guides, each featuring four complete sequences with asanas from the Level I and Level II syllabi. Level II sequences include Salamba Sirsasana. Practice these sequences according to your capability. Repetitions are recommended to avoid strain.