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The Association for Yoga Studies (aYs) is a community of Yoga teachers, therapists and yoga students at all levels. Our members share a common approach to yoga, namely an interest in the techniques of “viniyoga”. Our teachers offer one to one teaching, group classes, workshops and retreats.
To find your nearest teacher you can use the 'Find teachers' button on the sidebar at the left. Yoga retreats and workshops can be found in the aYs Events menu.

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What is “viniyoga”?

Viniyoga is the name given to a collection of yoga techniques drawn from the yoga teachings of T Krishnamacharya and his son TKV Desikachar, as received from both Krishnamacharya and Desikachar, and from their students. Key viniyoga features are:

  • practices geared to the individual needs of students
  • breathing techniques including a precise use of the breath in asana (postures), and the use of meditational breathing techniques (pranayama)
  • adaptation & modification of practice to meet personal therapeutic needs where these arise
  • study of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, an ancient text of philosophical & psychological wisdom, which can be applied to everyday life
  • the use of chanting as a meditational tool
  • the value of the relationship between student & teacher
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