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Good Yoga is an established Iyengar yoga practise based in London, offering both online and in-person classes suitable for all levels and abilities. With a particular interest in restorative yoga and yoga for women's health, Good Yoga also conducts workshops and caters to corporate clients.
Sam, the founder and main instructor of Good Yoga, has been practising Iyengar Yoga for over 25 years. Her journey into yoga began in her 20s while travelling through Asia and Australia, and it has been a constant in her life ever since. Sam's passion for yoga deepened after her three children grew older, leading her to train as an Iyengar yoga teacher. She specialises in restorative yoga, which aims to counteract the effects of stress on both the physical and mental well-being of individuals.
Iyengar yoga, the style taught at Good Yoga, focuses on alignment and precision. Postures are held for longer durations compared to other yoga styles, allowing tight muscles to lengthen and relax safely. The use of props such as blocks and chairs ensures that individuals with different body types and abilities can fully participate in the practise. This makes yoga accessible to all.
The support of props also helps students shift their attention to their inner organic body, cultivating greater interoception.
Classes at Good Yoga include a range of movements, such as standing poses, forward extensions, backbends, twists, inversions, and arm balances. Through these varied movements, the body is strengthened, energised, calmed, and grounded. Improved posture facilitates deeper breathing, while conscious breathing brings the body into the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting calmness and relaxation. The ultimate goal is to create a harmonious mind-body experience.
In terms of teaching experience, Sam currently teaches at various local venues and fitness centres, including David Lloyd Fitness Centres and Virgin Active. She has also conducted sessions at prestigious institutions such as Goldman Sachs, The Canadian High Commission, and The Iyengar Yoga Studio East Finchley, among others.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Good Yoga aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for individuals to explore the transformative practise of Iyengar yoga. Join and discover the benefits of meditation in action.