SOUTH WEST IYENGAR YOGA

SWIY is a non-profit-making membership organisation committed to promoting the practice and philosophy of Iyengar yoga.
We organise events & workshops from visiting senior teachers from all over the UK.
On our website you will also find regular classes & events.
Iyengar Yoga

Iyengar Yoga

Iyengar Yoga is renowned for the importance it places on attention to detail and focus on precise body alignment.

B.K.S Iyengar pioneered the use of "props" such as cushions, benches, blocks, belts, and even sand bags, which function as aids allowing beginners to experience asanas more easily and fully than might otherwise be possible without several years of practice. Props also allow tired or ill students to enjoy the benefits of many asanas via fully "supported" methods requiring less muscular effort.

Standing poses are emphasized for beginners in Iyengar Yoga. They build strong legs, increase general vitality, and improve circulation, coordination and balance, ensuring a strong foundation for study of more advanced poses. Inversions are also very important & taught in the Iyengar system.

Unlike more experiential approaches where students are encouraged to "find their way" independently to the asanas simply by imitating the teacher, an Iyengar Yoga class is highly explanatory and didactic; poses are demonstrated, guided, practised and revised with misalignments and errors actively corrected. B.K.S Iyengar has trained thousands of teachers, who complete 3-5 years of rigorous training for the introductory level of certification (higher-level certification may take a decade or more).

Learn more at the IYAUK website

Who is B.K.S Iyengar?

The world’s most widely practised method of yoga is that taught by Yogacharya Sri B.K.S. Iyengar of Pune, India. Born on December 14, 1918, in Bellur, India, he studied and practised yoga continuously for over 85 years. B.K.S. Iyengar is universally acknowledged as the world’s greatest yoga teacher.

Mr Iyengar’s thorough study, understanding and mastery of yoga are unrivalled in modern times. Having taught for over 75 years in all five continents, he won worldwide respect and recognition for his achievements and made yoga accessible and relevant to people everywhere, no matter what their physical or mental ability. He set the standard for his teachers and students while his textbooks on yoga have become classics. He set up the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India, with his daughter Smt. Geeta and son Sri Prashant Iyengar as directors.

Triumphing over poverty and serious childhood illness, B. K. S. Iyengar began his study of yoga at a young age with his guru, T. Krishnamacharya. Practising hour after hour, year after year, he acquired the encyclopedic knowledge, which fired his teaching.

Yogacharya Sri B.K.S. Iyengar brought yoga to the West with his pioneering teaching in the 70s, the beginning of today’s explosive growth in yoga. His seminal manual “Light on Yoga”, called “the bible of yoga” and continuously in print since 1966, has been the source book for generations of yoga students. Mr. Iyengar’s other influential works include “Light on Pranayama”, “Light on the Yoga Sutras”, “The Tree of Yoga” and “Light on Life”.

B.K.S Iyengar

His invention of yoga props — now ubiquitous in yoga studios of all styles — revolutionized the art. Blankets, belts and other devices allow students of all skill levels to work safely in the classical yoga asanas (postures). Mr. Iyengar also revolutionized the therapeutic applications of yoga, gaining recognition for yoga as treatment for serious medical conditions.

Mr. Iyengar continued his daily practice at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India, until shortly before his death at the age of 95 on August 20, 2014. Named for Mr. Iyengar’s late wife, who died shortly before it was completed, RIMYI is where Mr. Iyengar’s family members, now the chief teachers of his method, carry on his work. For many years, until her death in 2018, Geeta S. Iyengar, his daughter was a leading teacher, along with her brother, Prashant. B.K.S. Iyengar’s granddaughter, Abhijata Sridhar Iyengar, also teaches at RIMYI.

Geeta Iyengar is the author of Yoga: A Gem for Women, the pioneering work on yoga for every stage of a woman’s life. Mr. Iyengar’s son, Prashant S. Iyengar, has also written extensively about yoga.

Mr. Iyengar has also transformed his ancestral village of Bellur, in southern India, with a visionary series of projects including a hospital, a water treatment plant, educational opportunities including those for the girls of the village, and India’s first temple dedicated to Patanjali.

What is the SWIY?

South West Iyengar Yoga is a registered charity . We are a group of Iyengar Yoga students and teachers committed to promoting the practice and philosophy of Iyengar yoga.

We cover the South West of the UK but mainly Devon and Cornwall.

We have a committee of teachers and students who volunteer their time to plan all our events, do the accounts, advertise, host visiting teachers and support each other.

SWIY is a member institute of the national IY(UK) which provides a network of information about Iyengar yoga and yoga events in the United Kingdom.

IY(UK) is also responsible for maintaining standards of teaching of Iyengar yoga, and undertakes regular assessments and certification of those wishing to teach from Introductory up to Senior levels. It also coordinates Professional Development days throughout the United Kingdom, to enable teachers to remain up to date and to help maintain the validity of their teaching certificates.

The SWIY organises events & workshops from visiting senior teachers from all over the UK. Most workshops are held in Cornwall at the Zshed Falmouth, Yogaloft Troon, YogaspacePZ & Yogahut Falmouth. Anyone from any area is welcome to attend our events. SWIY members pay an annual fee which gives them a small discount for events/workshops. On our website you will find details of regular classes, teachers and upcoming events.

Join SWIY

Lucy Aldridge

Lucy Aldridge

Summer early morning classes
Please email me for more info.
Private beach sessions available.
Please bring your own equipment.
NOTE: These classes are outdoors and as such are weather dependent, so if in doubt, please contact Lucy first or check the Facebook page for updates.

Monday 09.00-10.15 online via zoom General class
Tuesday 19.00-20.15 online via zoom General class
Wednesday (summer time) 08.00-11.00 West Beach, Porthmeor Beach, St Ives General class
Thursday 09.15-10.30
17.30-18.30
19.00-20.30
Carbis Bay Memorial Hall General class
Beginners
General/intermediate class
Friday 16.00-17.15 YogaspacePZ, Clarence House, Penzance General class
Friday 17.45-18.45 YogaspacePZ, Clarence House, Penzance Beginners
Saturday 08.30-9.45 online via zoom General class
Saturday TBC from Easter 10.30-11.45 YogaspacePZ, Clarence House, Penzance General class
Sunday (summer time) 08.00-11.00 West Beach, Porthmeor Beach, St Ives General class
Private tuition available
throughout the week

Free on demand
Online, Carbis Bay , home visits available

https://www.lucyaldridge.com   or
Search Lucy Aldridge Yoga on You tube
Therapy and
all levels

all levels
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Hannah Benham

General and Intermediate Classes £12 drop in or £60 for 6 classes to be taken within 7 weeks.

Tuesday 10.00-11.30am Loft Studio, King Edward Mine, Troon. Intermediate class
Tuesday 7.00-8.30pm The Institute, Praze-an-Beeble General class
Wednesday 4.00-5.30pm The Chimes Studio, Sithney Pregnancy Yoga Course with Hannah Benham & Kirsty Reps
2 teachers and only 6 students; booking essential.
Courses are run when there is enough demand.
Get in touch or check my website for more information.
£150 for the whole 10 weeks.
Friday 9.30-11.00am Loft Studio, King Edward Mine, Troon. General class
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Deborah Cadby

Beginners classes
For all new students or those with less than two years' experience of Iyengar yoga. Basic yoga postures (asanas) are taught to develop strength, stamina and flexibility, and they’re suitable for any age group.

General classes
Suitable for all levels, including beginners. You’ll be introduced to a wider variety of asanas.

Intermediate classes
For students with at least four years’ training in Iyengar yoga, who can maintain a stable Sirsasana and Sarvangasana. Work will be more demanding than at General level and asanas are studied in more detail. Please contact for more information.

Prices
Drop-in £10 | 1hr 30mins
Please contact me before attending your first class.

Private Classes

Private classes in studio are available to book for 1 to 4 people. Please contact Deborah for availability and more information. All levels of ability welcome. Group booking £60 | 1hr 30mins.

Monday 19:30 - 21:00 Appledown Iyengar Yoga Studio, Bude General Class
Thursday 10:00 - 11:30 Appledown Iyengar Yoga Studio, Bude Beginners/General Class
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Karen Calder

Monday 10.30-12.00 Loft Studio, King Edward Mine, Troon. Over 50's
Monday 18.30-19.30 Loft Studio, King Edward Mine, Troon. Beginners
Tuesday 18.30-20.00 Loft Studio, King Edward Mine, Troon. General
Wednesday 10.30-12.00 Loft Studio, King Edward Mine, Troon. Intermediate
Thursday 9.30-11.00 Loft Studio, King Edward Mine, Troon. General
Thursday 11.30-12.30 Loft Studio, King Edward Mine, Troon. Restorative/Injuries
Thursday 18.30-20.00 Loft Studio, King Edward Mine, Troon. General/Intermediate
Friday 10.00-11.15 Zoom General
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Gerry Chambers

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Gillian Kamali

Monday 10.00-12.00 The Gilbert Hall, Nancledra General level
Monday 18.00-19.30 Zoom Mixed ability
Please Note:  There will be a break over the summer months.
The last session will be on Monday June 20th 2022. Classes recommence in September.
Tuesday 10:00-11:30 Zoom Mixed ability
Wednesday 10:00-12:00 The Gilbert Hall, Nancledra General level

This class has strictly limited numbers (max 10). 
All classes are to be pre-booked...either by email: gilliankamali@hotmail.com (I never use the gmail one)
or by phone 01736 360559. 

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Jean PHILLIPS

All classes are drop in or pay for 5 consecutive classes. Classes run during term time, each term is 10 weeks with generally a week off in the middle.

Wednesday 9.30-11.00 ZedShed, Penryn General
Thursday 18.15-19.45 Village Hall Carnon Downs General
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Jane Lane

Monday 10.00 - 11.30am Yoga Hut, Falmouth All levels
Monday 2.00 - 3.30pm Yoga Hut, Falmouth Over 50's
Tuesday 10.00 - 11.30am Yoga Hut, Falmouth Beginners
Tuesday 2.00 - 3.30pm
Yoga Hut, Falmouth Over 50's
Tuesday 6.00 - 7.30pm Yoga Hut, Falmouth Beginners
Wednesday 6.30 - 8.00pm Yoga Hut, Falmouth All levels
Thursday 6.00 - 7.30pm Yoga Hut, Falmouth Beginners
Saturday 9.00 - 10.30am Yoga Hut, Falmouth All levels
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Janice Longstaff

Monday 19.00-21.00 St. Mary's School, Truro. General. Enrole with Truro College.
Tuesday 18.00-19.30 Blue Lotus Therapy center, Scorrier Estate. 01209 822400 General
Tuesday 19.30-21.00 Blue Lotus Therapy center, Scorrier Estate. 01209 822400 General
Wednesday 10.00-12.00 St.Mary's Church Hall, Portreath. 07972480910 General
Thursday 10.30-11.30 Bosvigo Children's Center, Truro. 07972480910 Women's class.
Friday 16.00-17.00 Helston Health center, Helston. General
Friday 17.00-18.00 Helston Health center, Helston. General
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Sue Lovell

Regular classes below. Email Sue to book your place. Also workshops & yoga breaks in Cornwall & throughout the UK. See website for details

Tuesday 5.30-6.30pm Falmouth Sports Cub, Western Terrace TR11 4QJ Beginners Course
Tuesday 7.00-8.00pm Zoom Online General level
Thursday 7.00-8.30pm Zoom Online Intermediate Level
Friday 10.00-11.30am Zoom Online Intermediate Level
Maxine Lunn

Maxine Lunn

Torquay Brixham & surrounding areas. I am available for 1-1 sessions & cover work worldwide.
Monday
(Classes start 26-09-22)
17.00-18.00 Yoga Torquay, The Studio, Park Lane, TQ1 2AU Beginners
Click here to book
Monday
(Classes start 26-09-22)
18.30-20.00 Yoga Torquay, The Studio, Park Lane, TQ1 2AU General
Click here to book
Wednesday
(Classes start 07-09-22)
08.00-09.00

Brixham Laboratory, Freshwater Quay, TQ5 8BA

Beginners/improvers
Friday
(Classes start 02-09-22)
09.00-10.00 Yoga Torquay, The Studio, Park Lane, TQ1 2AU Beginners/improvers
Click here to book
Friday
(Classes start 02-09-22)
10.15-11.45 Yoga Torquay, The Studio, Park Lane, TQ1 2AU General
Click here to book
Friday
(Classes start 02-09-22)
14.00-15.00 Yoga Torquay, The Studio, Park Lane, TQ1 2AU Over 60's
Click here to book
Friday
(Classes start 02-09-22)
17.00-18.00 Yoga Torquay, The Studio, Park Lane, TQ1 2AU Beginners/improvers
Click here to book

 

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Ann Nicol

Monday 09.15 - 10.45 St Ives Library / Tourist Information in Gabriel St, St Ives All levels welcome.
Wednesday 09.15 - 10.45 St Ives Library / Tourist Information in Gabriel St, St Ives All levels welcome.
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Lynda Purvis

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Sue Read

Monday 19.00 - 20.30 Budleigh Health & Wellbeing Hub, 3 Budleigh Rd, Budleigh, Salterton EX7 6HF Mixed ability
Thursday 09.30 - 10.30 Stowford Community Centre, Chambers Close, Sidmouth EX10 9YL Beginners
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Kirsty Reps

Monday 10.30 - 11.30 Helston Sports Centre (*booking through them)  
Monday 13.00 - 14.00 Breage Village Hall Parent & child yoga
Monday 18.00 - 19.30 Helston Cattle Market  
Tuesday 18.00 - 19.30 Carleen Village Hall  
Wednesday 09.30 - 11.00 Sithney studio class (booking essential due to small class size)

 
Wednesday 12.00 - 13.00  Culdrose Naval Base  
Wednesday 16.00 - 17.30 Pregnancy course in the studio in Sithney booking essential) Pregnancy course
Thursday 11.30 - 12.30 Helston Sports Centre (*booking through them)  
Friday 10.00 - 11.30 Sithney studio class (booking essential)  
Sunday 10.00 - 11.30 Restorative class in the studio in Sithney  (booking essential) Restorative class
Private classes available in the studio. Enquires, prices and bookings through Kirsty on 07971397367
Or follow me on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Iyengarkirsty
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Nick Thomson

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Gavin Tilsone

Wednesday 19:30 - 21:30 Tavy Scout Lodge, Mutley, Plymouth
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Darel Turney

 

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Judith Van Dop

Mentoring for aspiring teachers
1:1 tuition
Therapy sessions by request

Monday 9.30 - 11.00 YogaspacePZ, Clarence House, Penzance Beginners/improvers
Monday 13.30 - 15.00 YogaspacePZ, Clarence House, Penzance General
Tuesday 14.00 - 15.15 YogaspacePZ, Clarence House, Penzance Foundation/restorative
Tuesday 19.00 - 20.30 YogaspacePZ, Clarence House, Penzance General
Thursday 13.30 - 15.00 YogaspacePZ, Clarence House, Penzance General
Friday 9.45 - 10.45 YogaspacePZ, Clarence House, Penzance Recuperative
Friday 13.00 - 15.00 YogaspacePZ, Clarence House, Penzance Intermediate
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Tracey Wearne

Tuesday 10:00-11:00 Mixed Ability
YogaspacePZ, Clarence House, Penzance
 
Thursday 09:45-11:00 Mixed Ability
YogaspacePZ, Clarence House, Penzance
Mixed ability

Events & Workshops

Feb 24th-25th

Uday Bhosale

Lime House Yoga Studio, Mount Hill Farm TR4 9PP

Welcoming the wonderful Uday back to Cornwall for a special ropes workshop.

April 13th-14th

Kirsten Agar Ward

Zed Shed in Penryn.

Kirsten returns to Cornwall for what will be an informative and fun learning weekend.

June 8th-9th

Alan Brown

Zed Shed Penryn.

The wonderful and humble Alan comes back for a second attempt to get us to stand up straight!

Booking is essential and full payment is required to secure your place. Confirm your attendance now by contacting karencalder@hotmail.co.uk.