As a certified Iyengar Yoga teacher my focus is on precision and alignment of the body to work safely, balance to build strength and confidence, and the sequence I plan for each class will be different. This means you’ll progress through a range of asanas to help develop your flexibility, strength and wellbeing, and each class ends with a soothing relaxation.
My classes are suited to beginners as well as those who have an established yoga practice. And in every class I will guide you to achieve your potential.
See the classes and retreats I offer. I look forward to welcoming you!
Iyengar Yoga Course
Thursday Evenings
17 Sept - 12 Nov
6.05-7.20pm
8 weeks
£70
**Fully booked**
A general yoga course that starts with simple asanas and gradually progresses towards more challenging ones.
Each class ends with a soothing relaxation.
(No class 15 October)
Iyengar Yoga Course
Thursday Evenings
9 July - 10 Sept
7.30 - 8.45pm
8 weeks
£64
**Spaces available**
A general yoga course that starts with simple asanas and gradually progresses towards more challenging ones. Each class ends with a soothing relaxation.
(No class 20 & 27 August)
8th year - Beach Yoga celebration
Friday morning
10 July
9.15-11.45
Donation to Alzheimer's UK
A huge thank you to everyone who came and also to those who didn't make it this time and still donated.
We have now raised £450 and met our fundraising target!
Location:
Beach Hut near Manor Steps
Iyengar Yoga Course
Thursday evenings
17 Sept - 12 Nov
7.30-8.45pm
8 weeks
£70
**Booking open**
This course will introduce you to simple asanas and gradually progresses towards more challenging ones. If you are new to yoga you are very welcome to come along. We will cover standing asanas, seated asanas, twists and more. Each class ends with a soothing relaxation.
(No class 15 October)
IYENGAR YOGA COURSE
Monday Evenings
21 Sept - 26 Oct
6.30 - 8.00pm
5 weeks
£55.00
**4 spaces available**
A new course addition is at this vibrant community space. Your practice will build over five weeks and develop mobility and stability. Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, this longer class will be at a comfortable pace.
(No class 12 October)
Location:
The Shift Studio
63 Southbourne Grove, Southbourne,
BH6 3QU
Iyengar Yoga Course
Thursday Evenings
9 July - 10 Sept
6.05-7.20pm
8 weeks
£64
**Fully booked**
A general yoga course that starts with simple asanas and gradually progresses towards more challenging ones.
Each class ends with a soothing relaxation.
(No class 20 & 27 August)
Iyengar Yoga Course
Wednesday mornings
2 Sept - 7 Oct
9.15-10.45am
6 weeks
£63
**2 spaces available**
A general yoga course that starts with simple asanas and gradually progresses towards more challenging ones.
Each class ends with a soothing relaxation.
IYENGAR YOGA WELLNESS RETREAT
Yoga half day retreat
Sunday 22 November
9.30 - 12.30pm
£40
**Fully Booked**
Half day retreats comprise three hours of yoga at a pace that will encourage you to explore your practice and the unknown boundaries with confidence. The session will end with a restful relaxation.
You'll need one year's Iyengar Yoga experience to join this retreat.
Location:
The Retreat Centre, New Forest, Lyndhurst Road, BH23 7EF
Iyengar Yoga Weekly Schedule
WEDNESDAY - Southbourne, Stourvale Centre (beginners/ general level) 9.15-10.45am
THURSDAY - Southbourne, Stourvale Centre (general level) 6.05-7.20pm & 7.30-8.45pm
FRIDAY - Village Hotel, Bournemouth (members only) 1pm-2.30pm
SATURDAY - Chewton Glen (members only) 7.45-8.45am & 9-10am
Private classes available by arrangement.
- "I really enjoyed the half day retreat and felt really good afterwards. I loved the practice Suzie put together and how much more stretch and stability I found, which added more confidence to my yoga practice."Marion
- "I thoroughly enjoy Suzie's classes; her approach not only works my body and mind, but keeps everything more flexible."Thanks Suzie great classes!
Sandra
Benefits of yoga
Iyengar Yoga is well known for its benefits. Not only on a physical level but also to calm the mind and enhanced our wellbeing. Suitable for everyone, yoga can help:
- Enhance your posture
- Increase your strength, stamina and flexibility
- Improve the circulation of blood and oxygen around the body
- Promote better sleep
- Alleviate aches and pains
- Improve memory focus, concentration and balance
- Reduce stress, anxiety and relieve emotions
In an Iyengar class, we also use ‘props’ such as blocks, blankets and belts to help our practice. Used for a specific reason, the use of props can help to enable support to improve the comfort, direction and time spent in a pose, or aid faster recovery from an injury. Using supports correctly really can enhance our practice, improve alignment and help you to achieve your full potential.
About B.K.S Iyengar 1918-2014
The Iyengar method of yoga is named after B.K.S Iyengar who is credited with bringing yoga to the West. Internationally recognised and respected, he made yoga accessible and relevant to everyone, Through his own self study and mastery he wrote the classic yoga textbook, which is today used by millions of practitioner and teachers, called ‘Light on Yoga’. Today his family, under the guidance of his granddaughter Abhijata Iyengar continue to run the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India.
Iyengar Yoga is one of the most widely performed methods of yoga worldwide and all accredited teachers of Iyengar Yoga (IYA UK) use the certification mark, which is an indication of the highest quality training and attainment achieved in yoga.
For more information about Iyengar Yoga visit www.iyengaryoga.org.uk
