A Calm Balance Iyengar Yoga

11/12/2025

I love being part of an international Iyengar yoga family, and the teaching we’ve been receiving from Abhijata has been so exceptional. And, in the same way that in Iyengar practice there is always attention to detail, the detail that goes into the Yoganushashanam intensive is amazing. From gorgeous t shirts, to beautifully designed name lanyards, prop labels and prop kits, to delicious snacks after class each afternoon. It’s truly a dream and a privilege to be here.

Iyengar Yoga has a truly global community, and this becomes especially clear when we travel to Pune to study at the source. Every year, students and teachers from all over the world gather, practise together, and deepen their understanding of the method. A tradition that is unique to Iyengar yoga.

Our Chair, , and her sister, , are currently in Pune taking part in Yoganushasanam 2025, alongside a wonderful UK cohort in this photo. It’s inspiring to see so many dedicated practitioners representing our community and learning together under one roof.

05/12/2025

I’ve been practising Iyengar yoga for 24 years and teaching for 9, and I’ve finally made it to Pune. It feels incredibly special to be here, today I was able to observe a beginners class for local women and attended an advanced pranayama class with Prashant Iyengar. Looking forward to the coming days, and to learning lots! 🙏🩵

29/11/2025

One of the many things I love about Iyengar yoga is the variety of ways in which it can be practised and taught. I can choose if I practice in a vinyasa way, in a restorative way, in an active, stimulating way, in a soothing grounding way… the possibilities are limitless! This huge ‘menu’ of options helps to keep the practice fresh.
Tomorrow is the last yoga class I will be teaching this year, as I have a place on the Yoganushashanam course in Pune, so am away for most of December.
In addition it’s the end of the month and it feels like people might need a chance to refresh their energy before the busy pre Christmas time.
So tomorrow I plan to teach a class that focuses on some more restorative poses, and some pranayama. As BKS Iyengar said “By drawing our senses of perception inward, we are able to experience the control, silence, and quietness of the mind".
Allowing the attention to turn inwards, and the mind to quieten, even if only for a short time, can help us to engage with the external world in a more calm and joyful way.
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11/11/2025

I will be teaching a class tomorrow and the following two Wednesdays at The Natural Health Hub E17 at 11am - 12.30pm.
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12/09/2025

A Calm Balance has MOVED HOME and MOVED DAY!!
From this Sunday 14 September 2025, classes will be starting at Taramga studio which is upstairs at Yonder climbing centre near Blackhorse Road E17 6DP. 11.30-1pm, £10, please ask if you need a concessionary price.

05/01/2025

Starting from next Friday the 10th January there will be a class at 6pm as well as the usual Saturday class. Both classes are held upstairs at Lees Spiritual Healing , both 1.5 hours. Message me here to book your place. Come and discover the benefits of Iyengar yoga for yourself! 🧘💫🙏🧡

20/12/2024

Tomorrow is the last class of the year so we will be doing asanas that open the chest, and heart area, allowing in deep relaxation to help ease any pre Christmas stresses! 11.30 as usual upstairs at Lees Spiritual Healing 🙏🧡

08/10/2024

There won’t be an iyengar class this Saturday 12 October as I will be away running a yoga weekend. Going on a yoga weekend allows a deeper exploration of your yoga practice, and often leads to a noticeable change in your awareness in the asanas. I am hoping we will all leave feeling refreshed and revitalised!
The next Saturday class In Walthamstow will be 19 October.

21/03/2024

New flyer for the Saturday class. In Light On Yoga it says that Vrksasana - or tree pose - brings balance and poise. Balancing poses are often soothing and quietening to the mind as well as the body.
Vrksasana is the standing asana which has the oldest artistic representation- earlier representations of yoga were all of seated poses (siddhasana and padmasana) suggesting that the meditative aspect of yoga predates the physical aspect.
I learnt this from Sallie Sullivan (who was my teacher trainer) at a very interesting talk at the Iyengar Yoga Convention in 2018.
BKS Iyengar said that yoga is ‘meditation in action’ and with a little practice, I think many of us can touch on this concept in Vrksasana.
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21/02/2024

So this Saturday at 11.30am will be the first class I’ll be teaching at our new venue, upstairs at the Spiritual Healing Shop, 38 high street, e17 7LD.
Due to the location change, the old name for this page no longer works….
I’ve thought about the many things I love about Iyengar yoga, how I’d like people to feel after a class, and what people really need from their yoga.
I hope you like the new name! And if you hate it I’m always open to suggestions! 🙏🧡

31/01/2024

Iyengar yoga at Harmony Hall is MOVING!!

To upstairs at the spiritual healing shop, 38 high street Walthamstow. I am so grateful to the wonderful staff at Harmony Hall for their kindness and support over the last 5 years.

But change is good and I feel the Spiritual Healing shop will be a fantastic new home for this class.

I am away for the next 3 Saturdays so the next class will be in the new space, on the 24th February at the new time of 11.30am.

19/01/2024

Tomorrow - 20 January - is international Iyengar Yoga Day. Class fees are optional for tomorrow - so come and try out Iyengar Yoga. It’s suitable for beginners, people who are stiff, people who are flexible - whatever your body type or level of experience, bring your beginners mind and come and try it out!