If Yoga is anti-aging, how come Mr. Iyengar looks so old and overweight?

I would say that BKS Iyengar looks quite exceptional for a 91 year old! He is still doing headstand every day, is very alert and healthy, and is still teaching classes. His flexibility and strength far surpass any 91 year-old I have seen, so I think that he is a testament to the success that yoga has in keeping a person young.

Arjun

I also disagree. Iyengar might have a big belly, but he is also a Guru. When have you ever seen a Guru without a belly? The two things are inseparable, in my opinion.

Ganeshaya

Iyengar definitely has white hair and a spare tire, but he is an enlightened being and a long time yoga teacher. Just because he is yoga teacher doesn’t mean that he has to be a cookie cutter picture of health. In India, people with big bellies are actually revered and thought to be more healthy.

OmNamahSita