Tamar Kelly

The “I” in the IYoga Project speaks of our dual inspirations. Our method – Iyengar Yoga – and ourselves (“I” practice).

Yoga is about exploring and managing ourselves.

It starts with building our consciousness of our physical selves. “Wow,” you might say to yourself, “my left hamstring is so much tighter than my right! Who knew?” This kind of observation develops into a consciousness of the patterns that guide our daily lives, both positive and negative.

Once we know ourselves better, we can make more informed choices. We can refine those choices and observe the consequence of those actions.

The more “I” practice, the better “I” know myself. The better “I” can take care of myself.

IYoga Project promotes try something new! A different pose, a different sequence of poses, a different way of working in the same pose, perhaps a different prop to help you overcome what you think is your inability to do a pose or do it well. This way of working, consciously exploring and observing, brings a freshness, honesty and clarity to our yoga practice. These are all hallmarks of Iyengar Yoga, with its emphasis on alignment, healthy fundamental movement techniques and, above all, conscious action.

Iyoga Project works in different environments (in yoga studios, galleries, homes, conventions, on retreat by the beach and in the mountains) but its mission is always the same. To encourage students to “own” and value their practice and themselves.