Yoga for lower back pain
Those who practice Iyengar yoga will always be ready to promote the many benefits of the method, however a study has now been published confirming the benefits for those with chronic lower back pain. This is particularly exciting for me as I am chance to assist a teacher involved in these trials and assist those in his class.
Between 60-80% of the population suffer from some lower back pain at some point in their lives, such a huge number, so it’s great that the benefits of Iyengar yoga are officially recognised in this study.
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BKS Iyengar in China
This year saw Guruji, BKS Iyengar, travel to China in his 93rd year. Although Mr Iyengar has expressed that he no longer wants to travel to teach as he still teaches and coaches his granddaughter in Pune India, the summit was seen as a historical event.
The rise of interest of Iyengar yoga in China has been quite phenomenal and My Iyengar taught and met many thousands of yoga students during the 3 day summit. He himself was an amazing example of the power of yoga, on his feet for days, meeting, greeting and teaching so many. A true inspiration.
You can read more about the summit here on his very own website.
http://bksiyengar.com/pdf/ChinaJune2011.pdf