Michelle Mangeolles

With a broad experience in the fitness industry, Yoga in Leeds provides Iyengar yoga to beginners and improvers throughout the local area. Set-up in 2010, the class is located in Menston (Leeds).

Helping students to improve flexibility and strength the 60 minutes class is friendly and especially welcomes new students. The class is taught by a teacher with a sharp eye to guide students safely through a progressive programme of asana (poses).

The class is designed to be suitable for everyone.

Yoga in Leeds is situated near the Menston train station in a private studio in Leeds 21, the class venue has parking, and is accessible by bus also.

Yoga in Leeds holds full Iyengar yoga certification and insurance. Training includes study with Dr Geeta Iyengar, Swati and Rajiv Chanachani, Firoozi Ali and Jawaha Bangera. Knowledge of therapy based yoga ensures classes meet the specific health aims of the group helping all populations whilst complimenting other pursuits such as swimming and running.

Iyengar yoga helps you focus on correct alignment of the body to ensure you’re working safely with maximum benefit to your flexibility, strength and well-being. Classes can be hard work as the poses involve intense stretching but you’ll leave feeling lighter and calmer. A strong, flexible yoga body is less susceptible to injury.

“Words cannot convey the value of yoga – it has to be experienced” BKS Iyengar