Our Teachers
Our Teachers
“The hardness of a diamond is part of its usefulness, but its true value is in the light that shines through it.” - B.K.S. Iyengar
IYENGAR YOGA CERTIFICATION MARK
All classes and workshops at Just Yoga are conducted by teachers who hold the international Iyengar® Yoga Certification Mark, a symbol of excellence and authenticity in teaching the Iyengar method in its purest form.
Our teachers are dedicated to the practice and teaching of Iyengar Yoga. They maintain and develop their teaching abilities by attending Professional Development Days, Workshops, Conventions, Classes and training with more senior Iyengar teachers.
Melanie Palmer
Proprietor & Iyengar Yoga teacher
Melanie is the current proprietor of Just Yoga and has been involved since it opened in 1993. "I started practising Iyengar® yoga in 1990, originally to help with a problematic back. My back grew stronger and my interest turned to the educational process of yoga. I was inspired to start teacher training in 1998. Yoga has enriched all aspects of my life."
Melanie has studied with the Iyengar family in the UK and in Pune India.
Melanie is a Level 3 certified Iyengar yoga teacher
Hilary
Iyengar Yoga Teacher
"Yoga has not only helped my physical well being but has also given my life a sense of calmness and clarity. After many years as a student at Just Yoga, I trained as a teacher and now find bringing the many benefits of yoga to others rewarding and satisfying.”
Hilary is a Level 1 Iyengar teacher
Susan
Iyengar Yoga Teacher
Susan is returning to Just Yoga after relocating to the south coast
She has studied with the Iyengar family in the UK and in Pune India.
Susan holds a Level 2 Iyengar yoga teaching certificate
Kirstie
Iyengar Yoga Teacher
Kirstie joined Just Yoga this year she teaches the Monday morning classes. More info to follow
Clare holds a Level 1 Iyengar yoga teaching certificate