B.K.S. Iyengar, born Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar, was a highly respected yoga teacher and a defining voice in modern yoga. Born on December 14, 1918, in Bellur, Karnataka, India, he devoted his life to refining and sharing a method that would become known worldwide as Iyengar Yoga. He passed away on August 20, 2014.
His teaching is celebrated for its clear structure, precise alignment, and thoughtful use of props such as belts, blocks, and blankets. These tools helped practitioners deepen their practice safely and with greater awareness, while also making yoga more accessible to people of different ages and physical abilities. Iyengar’s work highlighted the therapeutic value of yoga and inspired generations of students, teachers, and wellness seekers to approach the practice with discipline, patience, and care.