Many students first discover Iyengar yoga when they become pregnant. It is an exciting time with profound physical and emotional changes that can seem daunting. So it is important to feel confident that the teacher has the experience and knowledge to help the student practice safely. A skilful teacher will help to build the strength and resilience to take her through pregnancy and prepare for labour and beyond.
Students at the Iyengar Yoga Institute in Maida Vale, London, find it reassuring that our teachers go through such extensive and ongoing training. An Iyengar teacher can only conduct pregnancy classes once they have 10 or more years of practice and several years of teaching experience.