B.K.S. Iyengar

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What inspired B.K.S. Iyengar to teach yoga outside of India? B.K.S. Iyengar
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What inspired B.K.S. Iyengar to teach yoga outside of India?

B.K.S. Iyengar's journey into international teaching began when he was invited to Switzerland in 1954. His demonstration at a cathedral there and subsequent interaction with international audiences inspired him to teach yoga outside of India, thus playing a major role in its global spread. His teaching attracted a wide following, including many celebrities and academics, further boosting yoga's popularity globally.