Iyengar Yoga in Leeds

22/05/2026

21/05/2026

Power Starts at Feet

In yoga, every pose begins from the ground up — and nowhere is this more evident than in Tāḍāsana (Mountain Pose), the “foundation āsana.”

🔸 Feet as Your Foundation:
Your feet are your roots. In Tāḍāsana, the part of the body that connects to the floor is the foundation.
When you stand, aim for maximum contact of your soles with the mat.

🔸 How to Establish a Steady Base:
1️⃣ Balance the Weight: Evenly distribute weight between right & left foot, inner & outer edges, front & back.

2️⃣ Press Down Firmly: Press the feet down to awaken your legs—watch your kneecaps lift as the thighs engage.
3️⃣ Specific Foot Actions: Lift all 10 toes, spread them wide, then place them back down creating visible space between them.
4️⃣ Leg Engagement: As you press the feet down, move the upper leg (knee to hip) back to activate support and stability.

🔸 Why the Foot’s Structure Matters:
Think of your foot like a dome—the arch distributes weight from heel to toe mounds. Standing correctly allows this arch to function; when it collapses, weight and alignment are thrown off.
What you learn in Tāḍāsana translates directly into other standing poses, like Vīrabhadrāsana II, making your entire practice stronger and safer.
When you master your foundation, you build steadiness, confidence, and alignment for every pose to come.

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09/05/2026

A second tribute to David Attenborough, who turned 100 yesterday.

In 1963, David Attenborough worked with violinist Yehudi Menuhin on the BBC documentary Yehudi Menuhin and his Guru. The film featured Menuhin’s teacher, B.K.S. Iyengar, and offered a rare glimpse of yoga on British television at that time.

The image above is a still from the BBC programme, later featured on the cover of 2023 Dipika magazine for Simon Crisp’s article, Rediscovering B.K.S. Iyengar on the BBC after Sixty Years.

📖 Dipika editor:
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20/11/2025

After completing other training, I can get back to Yoga! It’s good to be back with

18/11/2025

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13/11/2025

22/09/2025

On 20th September 2025, we pause to remember and celebrate the life of Lilian Biggs, who would have turned 100 years old this year.

05/05/2025

Try 10x Introductory Yoga or Pilates Classes for just £75, and enjoy a FREE Aromatherapy Massage!