B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Institute of Los Angeles

This class explores the relationship between abhyāsa (steady practice) and vairāgya (non-attachment), the two essential pillars of yoga described in Yoga Sūtra 1.12. Through a progressive sequence of āsanas, cultivate precision, resilience, and awareness while releasing attachment to outcomes. Rather than striving to achieve a pose, discover how patient, consistent practice creates greater integration and ease.

All levels welcome. Our Sunday community class is open to all as part of our ongoing efforts to keep Iyengar yoga accessible. Your generosity goes a long way towards supporting the art and science of Iyengar yoga through our nonprofit institute. Your donations are also tax-deductible. The topic and teacher of this donation based class changes weekly. Recordings available for 48 hours.

Yasmin Shirangi

Today!

Inversions for All

Inversions are the heart of practice. But in Iyengar yoga, the process to invert is systematic while offering ways of practicing open to all. Downward facing dog pose, adho mukha svanasana is an example of a pose that is many things, including an inversion. While some conditions preclude inversions, the benefits of lowering the head and heart are vast. All welcome to this class.

Yogacharya BKS Iyengar famously said, “If you open the armpits, the brain becomes light. You cannot brood or become depressed.” Yoga allows us to experience the interconnection of the physical body and the emotional body. Join Victoria Fouladi this Sunday, July 5th to explore a practice that encourages emotional stability. All are welcome. If joining from home, a chair 🪑 would be a great prop to have on hand.

Our Sunday donation based classes help make Iyengar yoga accessible. Thanks to your generosity, these classes have been offered for many years.

This class is in-person and online. Recordings are available for 48 hours.

Fall Conference 2026 with Uday Bhosale, early bird member registration is open!

Uday’s love of Iyengar Yoga began in the late ’90s when he began training and learning in Pune, India with Guruji (B.K.S. Iyengar, the founder of Iyengar Yoga), his daughter Geetaji and his son Prashantji in 2002. He has over 25+ years experience of teaching Iyengar Yoga, 15 years of which were at the world-renowned Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI). In that time he’s taught thousands of students in more than 22 countries across Europe, USA , South America and Asia via large in-person events, group workshops, and classes. He has wide-ranging experience of working with students of all ages (from 7- 92) and abilities from beginners to experienced teachers. All are welcome.
Recordings will be available for both in-person and livestream participants for 90 days.

This Saturday, June 20th join this special class honoring the memory of beloved teacher Bobby Clennell. 100% proceeds of this class will go to our nonprofit institute. Please join or consider donating. This class is both inperson and online with a recording available.

The Cultivating Freedom Convention organised by IYNAUS was a rich event. Join Jaki Nett as she explores some of the themes offered. Whether or not you joined the convention, this Sunday community class will be special! Jaki Nett was also recognised for her tremendous contributions to Iyengar yoga. We are fortunate to have a teaching faculty with deep knowledge and experience. This class will be online only and recordings available for two days. Your generous contribution helps keep the legacy of Iyengar yoga thriving. You help change lives. 🙏🏽

Every Sunday, we offer a donation based Community Class. This Sunday, join Andrea Isco as she explores abdominal postures. Learn the healthy way to approach the practice of abdominal poses. Explore sequencing, props usage, and how abdominal poses connect to other poses and support the spine.

All welcome. The topic and the teacher of this class change weekly. Please note that the recordings of the community class are viewable for two days.

New series to support back health starts this Monday, June 1st, 6:30pm-7:45pm in-person and online. Drop-ins welcome.

By focusing on healthy actions, strengthening, and targeted use of props, Yoga āsanas (postures) can ameliorate back pain and stave off future issues. All welcome.

Join us Sunday May 31st, 1-3pm, for a class: Stability In Motion.

In āsana, yoga postures, we adjust and readjust the body, breath, attention, with attention and observation. Through this ongoing inquiry, stability is not created through rigidity, but through intelligent responsiveness and presence.

All levels welcome. In-person and online.