Several of my Yoga students have asked me to comment on the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco.

“Being that I am a graduate of the Two-year Advanced Teacher Training Program of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco, I believe that I can express a valid opinion . . . .

In my eyes, the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco is a place of vast knowledge. And the Advance Teacher training program consists of pranayama, anatomy, physiology, philosophy, apprenticeships, teaching skills, personal yoga practice skills, and a wonderful community of highly skilled advanced senior iyengar yoga teachers.

Iyengar Yoga teacher, Ben Thomas
Senior, Iyengar Yoga teacher, Ben Thomas, will teach you “by example.” Ben Thomas is a true reflection of compassion. He possess a wonderful chanting voice. He possess a wide range of Iyengar Yoga & Astanga Yoga knowledge. He has taught under the guidance of B.K.S. Iyengar for over 20 years. He is a definite treat to your yoga experience. “A crown jewel.”

Iyengar Yoga teacher, Kathy Alef
Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher, Kathy Alef, will guide you to becoming aware of your gross and subtle sheaths. She will unveil your personal challenges, and will provide you with over 20 years of classic yoga knowledge. Every Yogi/yogini should visit her yoga class. She greatly influenced who I am “today.”

Iyengar Yoga teacher, Mandira Haynes

I see Mandira as the holder of knowledge. If you would like to study The Bhagavad Gita, The Yoga Sutras, The Hatha Yoga Pradipika, The Upanishads, or any other classic yoga scriptures …..visit Mandira.

Iyengar Yoga teacher, Jaki Nett
From a playboy bunny to a Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher (in one life time), Jaki Nett wil give it to you “straight from the horses mouth.” She has a vast knowledge of how the human body moves. And, she can relate to every individual. She’ll not only teach yoga teachers “how to sequence a class” ..but, “how to teach a class.” Imagine speaking throughout your class as if you were teaching the blind?

Janet MacLeod:
Janet …a kiss to you (smile). I apprenticed under Janet MacLeod. Like all of these teachers, Janet studies under the sensitive eye of Mr. B.K.S. Iyengar. She has the ability to get you into a pose without you even noticing ….She is vast in her knowledge yet gives the right knowledge at the right time. And, there’s a sense of humor that will make you smile.

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