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Iyengar Yoga

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A form of Hatha Yoga in which there is a focus on the structural alignment of the physical body through the development of asanas. It aims to unite the body, mind and spirit for health and well-being.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Iyengar Yoga Institute

Iyengar Yoga Institute of South London opened on the 76th birthday of our bel...

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Hopkin Thomas Maddock

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Pete Reed

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Edward Acheson

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Henry Warwick, cycle courier

Henry Warwick, cycle courier

EC2, Bishopsgate

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Imperial Hotel - statue 06 - Drake

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1 subject commemorated, 1 creator
Nobel House - Berthelot

Nobel House - Berthelot

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Eilidh Cairns

Eilidh Cairns

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