Yoga St. Louis offers instruction in the art, science, and philosophy of yoga as taught by the late BKS Iyengar of Pune, India.

Bruce M. Roger began his yoga practice in 1979, and started teaching in 1984. He has studied on numerous occasions with the late Guruji B.K.S. Iyengar, the Iyengar family, and senior Iyengar Yoga teachers worldwide.

Bruce was drawn to the Iyengar method by Mr. Iyengar’s unique ability to convey yoga philosophy through the practical techniques of asana and pranayama.

Bruce brings a well developed eye for symmetry and balance nurtured through his career as a professional architect. He designed and renovated the Yoga St. Louis studio specifically for the practice of yoga.

Bruce also loves to explore, discuss and blog about yoga philosophy and its relation to the practice of asana and pranayama.

Bruce is officially certified to teach Iyengar Yoga through the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYNAUS). A founder of the B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Association of the Midwest Bioregions, he served on its Board of Directors from 1990 to 1996.

The Intro Course is geared to students both new to yoga, or new to the techniques of Iyengar Yoga. Standing, seated, inverted, and restorative poses are introduced.

Mastery of Intro poses leads to a deeper, safer, and more fulfilling practice. They are the basis for the more advanced asanas. Most students attend this class for 12 months before advancing to Asana I.

The Intro Course draws on the practice syllabus for beginners described in Geeta S. Iyengar’s Yoga in Action: Preliminary Course and Yoga: A Gem for Women. Students benefit most in their practice by regular class attendance.

The Yoga St. Louis 5-day Intro Intensive Course culminates the necessary preparation to step up to the Asana I class.

We offer a Free Friday class every other month, free class on International Yoga Day, and free potluck / discussion about yoga on Guru Purnima.

Yoga St. Louis is a fully equipped Iyengar Yoga studio complete with a fixed rope wall. The studio design is based on the philosophy of yoga and influenced by Zen temple architecture.