I have been teaching Iyengar Yoga for almost 50 years. During that time I have visited the Iyengar Yoga Institute in Pune on several occasions, the most recent being in 2025. When possible I attended classes with BKS Iyengar in London and Paris and with Geeta Iyengar in the UK and the US.
I qualified as a Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher (now called Level 3) in 2000 and I have given most of my working life to studying and teaching both in the UK and abroad.
I began my yoga experience whilst at university. My mum Lilian Biggs (also my teacher until her death in 2005), sent me a copy of ‘Light on Yoga’ by BKS Iyengar. She had just come across this form of yoga and was sure I would also be interested. I learnt and practised from the book for two years before I was able to find a class to attend, but the seed was sown deep and I have continued with the practice which has become a part of who I am.
Sheila and her Mum with BKS Iyengar (Pune 1994)
Sheila and her Mum with BKS Iyengar (Pune 1994)
I qualified to teach Iyengar Yoga in 1980 but have now taught without a break since 1987, after the birth of my third child. I continued to upgrade my teaching certificate with further study, reaching Junior level in 1991 and Senior level in 2000. I am an Assessor for IY(UK) – the Iyengar Yoga association of the UK – as well as being a mentor and trainer for new teachers and for those who are upgrading their teaching qualifications. I am a member of the Board of Directors for IY(UK), and have served on committees for many years, currently as chair of the Therapy Committee, and serving on the Executive Committee and the Assessment and Training Committee.
I was the senior teacher and co-director of Sarva Iyengar Yoga Institute for 12 years but when that came to an end in 2014 because the lease expired, I was determined to find a new yoga space in which to continue my teaching. The Iyengar Yoga Shala (High Wycombe) is that space.
Level: General
Please aim to arrive around 15 minutes before the start of the workshop to secure your place in the room, set up your mat, and stow your other belongings.
We will break for an hour around 1pm. During this time you are welcome to bring a light lunch to eat.
Complimentary tea, coffee & biscuits will be provided.
DHIY members save 20% on the cost of our workshops with the "DHIY Member" ticket option.
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If requesting a discount, please do not book your place before receiving a final response to your request, as discounts cannot be applied retroactively.
Cancellations earlier than two weeks before the event will be refunded, less a £3 administration fee.
Refunds will not be given for cancellations within 2 weeks of the event.
All attendees should have a minimum of one year of Iyengar yoga experience.
You will need to bring the following equipment with you:
If you have any further questions or queries please email Tobias at events@dhiy.org
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Standard Ticket |
£50.00 | |
DHIY Member Ticket
For active DHIY members only.If you are not a DHIY member and you purchase this ticket, a £3 admin fee will be required as well as the cost of the difference for the standard ticket to secure your attendance.For details of how to become a DHIY member, please see here: https://dhiy.org/join
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£40.00 |
Botley Centre
High Street
Botley
Southampton
SO30 2ES
https://www.botley.com/localinfo/halls-venues/botley-centre
Limited parking is available at the venue. If driving, please consider car sharing where possible; please feel free to use our Facebook event page to coordinate car sharing.
The nearest train station is Botley Station which is a 20 minute walk or 5 minute bus journey to/from the centre.
An area will be designated for the storage of additional items, but they are left at the owner’s risk.
The venue has the following facilities available:
Access to the practice space is via a gentle ramp at the main entrance.
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