Yoga Teachers
in West Byfleet

A somatic movement educator and yoga & meditation teacher dedicated to helping you undo learned patterns of habitual stress and tension so you can move freely, relax fully and find more peace within yourself.

Ancient wisdom teaches us, the universe comprises of circular movements around a central axis. Our spine is our central axis, our breath moves in spirals within us. Our outer body shows shape to the world, our inner world understands the natural rhythm of our breath. Inside each of us is a garden, when we water, sprinkle gently with breath we grow upwards.

My intention was to create a peaceful, holistic, homely and yet professional space in which to share my yoga passion and interest (see studio). Although the studio can take up to 18 students, we like to keep classes small and intimate and most have around 8 to 12 attendees.

Having trained as a dancer, I discovered yoga about eleven years ago as therapy for a back injury. I was amazed by my physical and mental transformation, and fell in love with the practice. By that time I was working as a primary school teacher, so with my busy London life I combined a dedicated practice to yoga, with dance and Pilates, but found it was yoga that made me feel calmer, more grounded and free in my body.

Teaching from day one can be quite a daunting experience. However, by doing this my experience in teaching postures and my confidence grew considerably. I learned to teach yoga in a wonderfully supportive and fun environment. Many of my fellow students remain friends today, also providing a great support network” Graduate 2019.

Yoga is more than making shapes.The postures are just one way of working towards the aim of 'settling the mind into silence'. However, along the way in yoga people notice an an increase in flexibility and strength and a welcome moment of calm in these busy stressful times. I teach yoga in the Farnboroughand Cove areas for all abilities.

My name is Irina (Ira) Shtern. I'm a mother of two amazing kids. I am also a Yoga Alliance accredited instructor based in Carshalton. I teach private and open classes mainly around Sutton, Cheam, Belmont, Carshalton and Banstead. I have also been delivering an EPP (Expert Patients Programme) course at NHS Kingston Primary Care Trust for people who have different chronic health conditions.

The benefits of Fitness Yoga are multiple, including not only mental benefits but also physical. Yoga encourages you to relax the body & mind as well as stretching, toning & strengthening muscles. It has been proven to help reduce the signs of ageing, giving you a youthful glow & keeping your mental well-being equally youthful.