1918 - 2014
B.K.S. Iyengar was an Indian yoga teacher and the founder of Iyengar Yoga, a form of yoga that emphasizes precision and alignment in postures. Born on December 14, 1918, he played a pivotal role in popularizing yoga worldwide and authored several influential books on the subject, including "Light on Yoga." Iyengar's teachings have inspired countless practitioners and contributed significantly to the spread of yoga in the West.