Loch Lomond Yoga

01/01/2025

30/03/2024

Eye-catching feats of flexibility are often used on Instagram to sell yoga, but teachers say that's not what the practice is about.

15/03/2024

We have a fabulous studio in the heart of Glasgow. Clean, airy and fully equipped so no need to drag your kit around. We have the highest quality of teachers ready to help you move forward in your Iyengar practice. We have a student discount rate or for anyone struggling financially. Our duty is to serve you. We have experience, depth and insight. And yet many have no idea we exist! So can you help us by sharing this post? We would love to help more people understand the benefits of Iyengar yoga. We have at least 2 classes a day and beginners are very very welcome

28/02/2024

New beginners class with at every Thursday at 7:30pm. Suitable for or those with less than 2 years’ experience. Follow the link in our bio to book a place or email Michael at halfmoonyoga58@gmail.com

16/02/2024

We’re getting there!

'When you know your body perfectly, the infinite is yours, because your mind is free from the entanglements of the body.' ~ BKS Iyengar

15/01/2024

Don’t forget we are holding a free class for children between the ages of 5 and 16 on Saturday 20th Jan to celebrate National Iyengar Day. Please do let others know and come along. If you can book, great! Or just turn up on the day. Mihir will be leading the session and is keen to share his experience of being taught directly by Abhijata Iyengar from the age of 6! His enthusiasm and dedication will inspire everyone

07/01/2024

It is National Iyengar Yoga Day on Saturday 20th January… (11.15 to 12.15) we are offering a FREE class for children between the ages of 5 and 18 to try out yoga with Mihir and Frances … Mihir is living proof of the benefits of yoga for children. His first teacher was Abhijatta Iyengar when he was 6 years old.. you can book or just turn up… it will be great to see you!

28/12/2023

https://mailchi.mp/de28edee124a/new-monthly-online-classes-launched New Online Monthly Classes now available to book. £10 per class but free for members. Join your local member group for £18 annual membership and access all 12 classes for free.

11/12/2023

19/10/2023

The Sticky Mat Revolution: The Story Behind Your Yoga Companion

Yoga is all about focus, balance, and inner peace. But trying to do some poses on a slippery surface can make finding those things quite challenging! That’s where the yoga mat comes in: the original ‘prop’ which is indispensable for many yoga practitioners around the world today. But have you ever wondered where this essential piece of yoga kit originated from?

Beginnings in the 1950s

The story begins in the 1950s with yoga luminary BKS Iyengar. He was a globe-trotting ambassador for yoga, travelling across continents to spread the wisdom of this ancient practice. During his travels, he gave lectures, demonstrations, and inspired countless individuals to embrace yoga.

The Carpet Conundrum

BKS Iyengar giving an early demonstration on carpet, a small audience seated in the background.
In most European and American cities, when Iyengar took the stage for his yoga sessions, he encountered a unique challenge: the stage was typically covered with carpets. While carpets might be warm and cosy underfoot, they presented a less than ideal surface for performing asanas; they were slippery and couldn’t provide the necessary grip.

On one particular occasion, BKS Iyengar decided to take matters into his own hands and requested the removal of the carpet that was interfering with the session. What he found beneath it was a revelation – a rubber underlay that offered a solid grip.

A Eureka Moment

With his characteristic innovative mind, BKS Iyengar saw the potential in this rubber underlay and brought a length of it back to India, determined to explore how it could be used during yoga practice. Little did he know that he was about to change the way yoga students around the world experienced their practice.

While most of us see the yoga mat as a simple rectangular piece of material to stand on, BKS Iyengar saw endless possibilities. He experimented with various ways to use this newfound material in his practice. Asanas became more stable, transitions smoother, and meditation more comfortable. The yoga mat was born!

A Legacy of Innovation

Iyengar’s innovation didn’t stop there; he continued to explore the potential of the yoga mat, finding countless ways to enhance the yoga experience. He also developed numerous other supports, or props, which are found in many yoga studios today – including blocks, bolsters, belts and blankets. His creativity knew no bounds, and his contributions to the world of yoga extended far beyond just the physical practice.

What started as a simple request to remove a carpet turned into a game-changing discovery that has touched the lives of yoga practitioners everywhere. Thanks to BKS Iyengar’s ingenuity, we now have the perfect companion to our practice.

So the next time you unroll your yoga mat, take a moment to appreciate the creative spark that led to its invention, and perhaps let it inspire your own practice.

Teaching in Pune, India in the 1970’s

08/09/2023

Would you welcome the health benefits of yoga, but find yourself put off by the spirituality? Cast those doubts aside ...

21/06/2023

Free online event

Join Jill and Andrea from Cheshire Yoga for a month of classes focused on Iyengar as we celebrate the history of yoga throughout June.