Yoga Teachers
in Byfleet

We all experience tightness in our muscles from time to time whether from inactivity, poor posture, repetitive strain or sports-related injuries. Yoga and massage are two ways of relieving tension in the muscles that help bring the body back into balance.

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.

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.

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.

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.