About
The Studio
Classes at the private and fully equipped Charlbury Yoga Studio are taught by Matthew Greenfield, a certified Iyengar Yoga Level 3/Senior Intermediate 2 teacher. Classes are small so you receive individual attention as well as expert tuition. All levels are catered for: from beginner to intermediate and beyond. Please do e-mail before attending to check if there is space and which is the most suitable class for you to attend.
Visit the Teacher page to find out more about Matthew’s teaching and for testimonials from current and past students.
What is Iyengar Yoga?
The postures are very precise and you will be guided through them by an experienced teacher who is trained to make appropriate adjustments for different physiques and for people with specific problems. The classes can be hard work, as the poses involve intense stretching; however, you will leave the class feeling lighter and calmer. The immediate benefits of yoga are greater flexibility and strength, and better physical health. As you continue with your practice, psychological and spiritual benefits begin to appear.
The Iyengar Yoga Certification Mark
All teachers of Iyengar yoga are trained to very high standards and fully insured; this is part of the reason that Iyengar yoga is one of the most widely-performed methods of yoga worldwide. When you see this Mark it means a Level 1 teacher has completed at least three years of regular Iyengar yoga classes followed by at least two years’ teacher training/mentoring, and has successfully passed a rigorous assessment. Senior teachers have been practising and training for many more years and have passed a series of further assessments. All Iyengar teachers are required to maintain their professional development each year to qualify for continued use of the Mark. The Iyengar Yoga Certification Mark is a guarantee of excellence, clarity and depth of understanding.