Returning to Iyengar Yoga

Years ago, I practised Iyengar Yoga regularly, and although life took me in different directions, the experience never really left me. Recently, I joined an Iyengar Yoga class here at Woodgate Beach, and something remarkable happened — my body remembered.

As I moved through the familiar poses, there was a sense of recognition beyond conscious thought. Muscles and joints seemed to recall movements that had been dormant for years. What surprised me most was not just the physical memory, but the return of the mindfulness, and the feeling of being deeply connected to myself.

The classes provide an opportunity to slow down, focus on breath, and become present in the moment. In a world that often feels rushed and noisy, that sense of stillness is incredibly valuable.

Adding to the experience is the beautiful yoga room and its surroundings.

Returning to Iyengar Yoga has reminded me that some things never truly leave us. The body remembers, the mind responds, and the spirit reconnects. Reconnecting to ourselves can be both simple and profound.

Janet

 

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Students who have been working with Polly for a minimum of 3
years, and who have been attending events such as the Sunday Practice Development sessions (events listed on the Woodgate Retreat page) ; and who have an established personal practice can apply to Polly to become a Trainee. Polly is an accredited teacher trainer with Iyengar Yoga Australia.  

Within the Iyengar tradition, trainees must have completed at least 300 hours of Teacher Training and 100 hours of assisting in classes, to be eligible to sit an assessment at Level 1 Teacher Certification. This level of certification allows you to teach as a recognised Iyengar Yoga teacher and make use of the Iyengar Certification Mark.

The Iyengar Yoga Association requires that a candidate for assessment is formally referred by their training teacher.  Referral (by Polly) of a trainee for
assessment is provided once a trainee demonstrates a capacity to teach and practice at the required level. Many trainees take longer than they anticipate to develop the required capacity, whilst others achieve readiness in a shorter period of time. Hence it is critical to note that readiness to be referred for assessment, is not determined by completing hours of training.
“Assessment” is better understood as a ritual rite of passage.  

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