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“Iyengar Yoga with Nicky” is a reputable yoga studio in London, specialising in the Iyengar method of yoga. The studio is led by Nicky, an experienced and certified Iyengar yoga teacher. The Iyengar certification mark is solely granted to teachers who have undergone rigorous training and continuous professional development, ensuring the safety and integrity of the Iyengar teaching system.
The Iyengar method, named after the renowned teacher Yogacharya Sri B. K. S. Iyengar, focuses on correct alignment of the body in poses.
This approach ensures that students practise yoga safely and derive maximum benefits in terms of flexibility, strength, and overall wellbeing. Classes at the studio typically begin with simple poses and progress gradually to more advanced ones. Each session concludes with a period of relaxation and sometimes incorporates breathing techniques.
Iyengar yoga classes often involve the use of props such as blocks and belts, which allow individuals with varying strength and flexibility levels to perform poses correctly and reach their full potential. The precision of the postures is emphasised, and experienced teachers guide students through the practise, making appropriate adjustments based on their physique and individual needs. Although the classes can be challenging due to the intense stretching involved, participants typically leave feeling lighter and calmer.
Engaging in Iyengar yoga offers immediate benefits such as increased flexibility, strength, and improved physical health. With continued practise, students can also experience physiological and spiritual benefits. Nicky, the founder of the studio, has been teaching yoga for over 15 years and offers classes suitable for both beginners and ongoing students. Her journey began in 1998 when she attended her first yoga class, and her passion for yoga deepened over time.
Nicky trained at the Sivananda Ashram in Kerala, South India in 2004, and subsequently started teaching in health clubs and gyms in London. In 2007, she began studying the Iyengar method under the mentorship of Alaric Newcombe and obtained her certification as an Iyengar yoga teacher in October 2013. Currently, Nicky holds the Iyengar Yoga teaching certificate at Junior Intermediate Level 2 (2019).
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“Iyengar Yoga with Nicky” welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and levels of experience to join their classes and embark on a transformative yoga journey.