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When was BKS Iyengar born?
December 14, 1918
B. K. S. Iyengar/Date of birth
Iyengar, in full Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar, (born December 14, 1918, Bellur, Karnataka, India—died August 20, 2014, Pune, Maharashtra), Indian teacher and popularizer of Yoga, a system of Indian philosophy.
Who is Abhijata Iyengar mother?
While Abhijata practices with Guruji and teaches her classes, her father, Shridhar, and mother, Suchita, look after the baby. Every day, baby Satvika visits the asana room on Shridhar’s shoulder.
How old is Iyengar?
95 years (1918–2014)
B. K. S. Iyengar/Age at death
Indian yoga guru BKS Iyengar has died in the western city of Pune, aged 95. Mr Iyengar was admitted to hospital last week and died early on Wednesday following kidney problems, doctors treating him said.
How old was Geeta Iyengar when she died?
74 years (1944–2018)
Geeta Iyengar/Age at death
Geeta S. Iyengar, the eldest daughter of legendary Yoga guru, B.K.S. Iyengar and a noted exponent of the yogic science in her own right, passed away at her residence on Sunday, aged 74. The cause of death was myocardial infarction, said family sources.
Is Iyengar still alive?
Deceased (1918–2014)
B. K. S. Iyengar/Living or Deceased
Is BK Iyengar alive?
How long did Iyengar live?
| B.K.S. Iyengar | |
|---|---|
| Iyengar on his 86th birthday in 2004 | |
| Born | 14 December 1918 Bellur, Kolar district, Kingdom of Mysore (now Karnataka, India) |
| Died | 20 August 2014 (aged 95) Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Yoga teacher, author |
Is Geeta Iyengar still alive?
Deceased (1944–2018)
Geeta Iyengar/Living or Deceased
Who is called the father of yoga?
Patanjali is often regarded as the father of modern yoga, according to several theories. Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are a compilation of aphoristic Sanskrit sutras on the philosophy and practice of ancient yoga.
What caste is Iyengar?
As with other Brahmin communities, they are also classified based on their gotra, or patrilineal descent, and the Veda they follow. Iyengars belong to the Pancha Dravida Brahmana sub-classification of Brahmins.