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I am naturopathy doctor and yoga trainer with 5 year experience.

In order to get a powerful cumulative effect, Iyengar yoga has a strong focus on practising asanas in a particular and progressive order so that one can progress in a safe and structured way, gaining flexibility, strength and sensitivity in mind, body and spirit along the way
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Iyengar Yoga prioritizes precise alignment, use of props, and prolonged asana holds to enhance physical and mental well-being. Its principles emphasize detail, stability, and breath awareness. Benefits include improved flexibility, strength, posture, and stress reduction. It cultivates body awareness,...
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Iyengar Yoga prioritizes precise alignment, use of props, and prolonged asana holds to enhance physical and mental well-being. Its principles emphasize detail, stability, and breath awareness. Benefits include improved flexibility, strength, posture, and stress reduction. It cultivates body awareness, balance, and overall harmony, catering to practitioners of all levels. read less
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order to get a powerful cumulative effect, Iyengar yoga has a strong focus on practising asanas in a particular and progressive order so that one can progress in a safe and structured way, gaining flexibility, strength and sensitivity in mind, body and spirit along the way.
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Iyengar yoga, developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, focuses on precise alignment, using props like blocks and straps to assist in poses. It emphasizes holding poses for longer, paying attention to breath, and follows a systematic sequence. This approach helps build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness, making...
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Iyengar yoga, developed by B.K.S. Iyengar, focuses on precise alignment, using props like blocks and straps to assist in poses. It emphasizes holding poses for longer, paying attention to breath, and follows a systematic sequence. This approach helps build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness, making it accessible to practitioners of all levels. It's known for therapeutic benefits, promoting overall physical and mental well-being through attention to detail and mind-body connection read less
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I am naturopathy doctor and yoga trainer with 5 year experience.

In order to get a powerful cumulative effect, Iyengar yoga has a strong focus on practising asanas in a particular and progressive order so that one can progress in a safe and structured way, gaining flexibility, strength and sensitivity in mind, body and spirit along the way.
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Shivanand yoga is based on pure Ashtanga, ancient Yoga. While lenger yoga is modified baseson his on practices and research.
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I am naturopathy doctor and yoga trainer with 5 year experience.

Precision and alignment: Precision and alignment in the practice of the various asanas forms the hallmark of Iyengar Yoga. If legs are to be straight then they have to be absolutely straight. If the legs are to be bent at the knees then they should be right angle between the thigh and the calf.
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