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WHAT IS Iyengar YOGA?
Iyengar Yoga, one of the world’s most widely-practiced forms, emphasizes correct alignment of all parts of the body within each yoga pose. This precision builds strength and stamina, balance and flexibility, and a new sense of well being. Instructors modify yoga postures to the needs of specific students using blocks, blankets, belts and other props to allow for a deeper penetration into the postures, as well as a longer stay and a more profound experience.
Achieving meditation in action, students learn to exist fully and vibrantly in the present moment.
Karla is a vibrant, friendly teacher who shares her knowledge in ways that are approachable, sometimes funny, and always profound. It's obvious that she's worked hard in her own practice and that she speaks with the voice of experience. Her class at the Memphis Center for Mindful Living is a fantastic starter class for anyone new to yoga, but is also a continual learning environment for more seasoned yoga practitioners. Highly recommend her as an instructor!
Ellie Maclin
Took a great class with Karla at the Memphis Center for Mindful Living! I improved my form quite a bit and look forward to future classes.
Jamie Mac
You will feel so energized and feel so good about yourself. Karla is a patient and caring instructor. try it...
Donna Climer
At the age of 51, in January of 2012 I took my first Iyengar yoga class with Lou Hoyt, owner of Eastern Sun Yoga in Memphis, Tennessee. Lou helped me fall in love with the beauty, art and science of the Iyengar yoga method. To this day I still love Lou's approach to Iyengar Yoga.
In 2013 I was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis and also discovered that two of my lumbar disks were fused together with my sacrum. The constant pain had me living on pills and heating pads. Long car rides were out of the question. Doctors suggested a frightening surgery that might not even get rid of all the pain. I am proud to say that it has been years since I took a pain pill, long car rides don't bother me at all and I can now do a five minute headstand!
All thanks to Iyengar Yoga!
Lou Hoyt, along with my other mentor, Tedrah Smothers, helped me pass my Iyengar Teacher assessment, a two year long in depth study of yoga poses, yoga philosophy, anatomy, and structured teaching. I am proud to state that as of November 10, 2019, I am now a CIYT (Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher) at the Intro 1/2 level.
Additionally, I have participated in workshops/trainings with Roger Cole, Edwin Bryant, Manouso Manos, Kquvien Deweese, Randy Just, Peentz Dubble and Elise Browning-Miller. Most recently I attending the week long 2019 Iyengar Yoga Convention with classes taught by Abhijata Iyengar, Mr. BKS Iyengar's granddaughter.
It is my sincerest hope that I can pass along to my students the health benefits of a peaceful mind and fit body through the moving meditation of yoga.
In 2013 I was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis and also discovered that two of my lumbar disks were fused together with my sacrum. The constant pain had me living on pills and heating pads. Long car rides were out of the question. Doctors suggested a frightening surgery that might not even get rid of all the pain. I am proud to say that it has been years since I took a pain pill, long car rides don't bother me at all and I can now do a five minute headstand!
All thanks to Iyengar Yoga!
Lou Hoyt, along with my other mentor, Tedrah Smothers, helped me pass my Iyengar Teacher assessment, a two year long in depth study of yoga poses, yoga philosophy, anatomy, and structured teaching. I am proud to state that as of November 10, 2019, I am now a CIYT (Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher) at the Intro 1/2 level.
Additionally, I have participated in workshops/trainings with Roger Cole, Edwin Bryant, Manouso Manos, Kquvien Deweese, Randy Just, Peentz Dubble and Elise Browning-Miller. Most recently I attending the week long 2019 Iyengar Yoga Convention with classes taught by Abhijata Iyengar, Mr. BKS Iyengar's granddaughter.
It is my sincerest hope that I can pass along to my students the health benefits of a peaceful mind and fit body through the moving meditation of yoga.
