Sweetbay Yoga

All the classes at Sweetbay Yoga are taught by long-time yoga practitioners. Sweetbay's teaching is inspired by the many yoga and wellness paths we've followed, and all of us have years of Iyengar practice as the undercurrent to everything we've pursued. It's a common thread between all of our teachers.

Iyengar Yoga, developed by BKS Iyengar and his family in India, is an alignment-based practice that uses props to ensure students both get the full benefit of the asanas (poses) and also prevent injuries. Iyengar Yoga is accessible to all students, regardless of age and even many infirmities.

Iyengar-trained teachers work with each student in a class to ensure that they are getting the deepest possible benefit from the pose, and to ensure that they will not accidentally injure themselves by doing a pose incorrectly.The teaching and sequencing is systematic and precise, helping students achieve incredible physical benefits, such as greater flexibility, strength, and stamina, as well as a focus and quiet in their practice.

Or have you just heard about how great it was? Our September Retreat this year will be more of the same, and then some! You can look back at 2019's Retreat Details here and here, the brochure given out at arrival. And new this year: "How Sweetbay Are You?" You'll be answering several questions in the hopes of winning great prizes!

Yoga benefits everybody, and for this reason it continues to gain a following. Having a body that is strong and flexible, a deeper awareness of our energy and understanding the movements of the mind: all bring benefits both visible and less tangible. Today I want to focus on why I find it to be especially important for younger people.