£77 / £70 (students / concessions / members)
A special one-off 4-week beginners course with senior Iyengar Yoga teacher, Shaili Shafai.
Dates: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th August 2025
Iyengar yoga is known for its precision and alignment of the postures, sequencing of the postures, for the length of time the postures are held for maximum benefit, and for the use of props where they are needed.
Iyengar yoga is a discipline that can be practised at all stages of life. The benefits are far-reaching and helps those who practise it in many aspects of their daily lives.
If this sounds what you are looking for then joining an Iyengar class is an excellent way to start or continue on your yoga journey.
💭As a beginner, what can I expect of an Iyengar yoga class?
👉A friendly welcome!
👉Interest in you, and what you want to achieve.
👉Information about which postures should be avoided at certain times and for certain people. For example, closed twists and inversions should be avoided during menstruation.
👉No pressure to try postures that you don’t feel confident about.
👉Hands-on adjustments will be offered - you can inform the teacher if you don't wish to receive these
👉Props like bricks, belts, bolsters, blankets and chairs to help you get the maximum benefit from each posture and to try the ones you thought you couldn’t do.
👉Your teacher will move around the room at various points throughout the class to check that every student is clear about what they are expected to do, is safe and is given the appropriate adjustments for their level. This is where the props we use come into their own. Props also help you to get into good habits while you are learning without injuring yourself.
👉Although this may seem a long way off when you are a beginner, through skilled instruction and practice, students learn to penetrate beyond the physical body to the inner koshas (layers) of mind, energy and spirit, gaining vitality, clarity and calm.
💭What else is different about Iyengar yoga and why is it so good for beginners?
👉Iyengar yoga is different from most other methods because there is a worldwide system of teacher training and teaching. It is in fact one of the most widely-performed methods of yoga.
👉Teachers are highly trained and fully insured. All Iyengar teachers continue their professional development throughout their teaching career.
👉Through their extensive training the teachers have an in depth knowledge of the human anatomy which enables them to help students who have injuries to practice safely.
👉Teaching is methodical and progressive – teachers help you achieve gradual, steady progress.
👉Teachers are trained to provide clear demonstrations of each posture in the class.
👉Props are available and encouraged where beneficial. They not only maximise the opening and awareness of the body but also provide support to new students, the less flexible and those with injuries.
👉Wherever you go in the world the teaching will be similar and you’ll know that you’re in good hands and that the teacher has been trained to a high standard. A quick internet search will help you find a qualified Iyengar teacher in many parts of the world. Although each teacher chooses postures (or asanas in sanskrit) for a specific reason, the style of teaching will be the same as you have experienced at home.
Important Considerations:
Not Suitable for Pregnancy.
To ensure your safety and well-being, please inform us of any injuries, ailments, or specific needs before the course begins. Modifications can be provided to accommodate individual requirements.
Limited space available.
Booking essential:
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