Yoga Moves

about us ​ iyengar yoga The yoga we teach at Yoga Moves is based on the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. This is the path of traditional yoga, known as ashtanga yoga - the eight limbs of yoga expounded by the sage Patanjali over 2000 years ago. Iyengar Yoga emphasises alignment, sequencing, precision and the use of props like blocks, straps and chairs. The practitioner not only develops strength and flexibility, but a sense of mental and physical well-being. Iyengar Yoga can be practiced by anyone, regardless of age or ability. The practice brings confidence, courage, clarity and understanding to the underlying principles and philosophy. Teaching is oriented towards gradual but steady progress, rather than quick and fleeting results. Certified Iyengar yoga teachers undergo a minimum of 3 years intensive training, and must maintain ongoing training and education, practice and commitment. They are able to display the Certification Mark - an internationally recognized standard of excellence in teaching. In addition, each certified teacher is required to be thoroughly trained in anatomy and physiology and to be qualified in First Aid and CPR. Wendy Norwood - Director and certified Iyengar teacher My first introduction to yoga was in the late 1980's taking occasional classes at the university gym. It wasn't until 10 years later, when I began practising yoga more regularly, that I started to understand the deeper benefits of a consistent yoga practice. Not only did I notice physical improvements, but also how yoga impacted positively on my mental and emotional well-being, and on my breathing. My daily yoga practice sustains and supports me in my everyday life, and the opportunities and challenges that it brings. In my teaching I hope to share my passion for the practice of yoga with my students. My passions extend outside the yoga room into the great outdoors where I love to tramp, cycle and ski.