Denise Mehlman - Iyengar Yoga Teacher

22/08/2026

“Often pupils do not remember the asanas or their names. While learning the asanas, apart from putting the body into the correct position, one needs to know the name and form of the asana in order to be in the correct posture. This aids one in the linking of the movement, action, and inner adjustments, not only in that particular asana but also with the next asana.

Knowing the name and form of the asana before entering into the asana yields a preparation not only at the physical level but also at the mental level.”

Geeta Iyengar
Yoga in Action – A Preliminary course

21/08/2026

“I am old, and death inevitably approaches. But both birth and death are beyond the will of a human being. They are not my domain.
I do not think about it. Yoga has taught me to think of only working to live a useful life. The complexity of the life of the mind comes to an end at death, with all its sadness and happiness. If one is already free from that complexity, death comes naturally and smoothly. If you live holistically at every moment, as yoga teaches, even though the ego is annihilated, I will not say, "Die before you die." I would rather say,
"Live before you die, so that death is also a lively celebration."”

BKS IYENGAR
LIGHT ON LIFE

Honouring Guruji B.K.S. Iyengar
Punyatithi (1918-2014)

20/08/2026

Sometimes the greatest challenge is simply meeting ourselves where we are. 🌿

Keep showing up. Keep extending. Keep growing.

27/07/2026

Balance is often the a great obstacle in Parivrtta Trikonasana.

Because the pose combines a forward extension, a deep twist, and a narrow base, many students struggle to maintain stability while also finding true rotation. The result is often a collapsing pelvis or a forced twist.

Using a wall and blocks changes the experience completely.

The wall helps keep the hips square, preventing the back hip from drifting forward and providing a clear reference for alignment. With the pelvis stabilized, the twist can originate more intelligently from the thoracic spine rather than from distortion in the lower back or hips.

When the fear of losing balance is removed, attention can shift to what matters most: lengthening the spine, creating space in the chest, and refining the quality of the rotation.

Support does not diminish the pose—it reveals it.

24/07/2026

I’m teaching in Turkey this September 14-21st
Grenadine Lodge in Dalyan is a lovely resort. Lots to do (as well as yoga of course), massages available on site too.
I taught here last year, it was a great week in beautiful surroundings.
There are just a few rooms left available
You can contact me with any questions, the booking is made throughco.uk

24/07/2026

I’m teaching in Turkey this September 14-21st
Grenadine Lodge in Dalyan is a lovely resort. Lots to do (as well as yoga of course), massages available on site too.
I taught here last year, it was a great week in beautiful surroundings.
There are just a few rooms left available
You can contact me with any questions, the booking is made throughco.uk

05/07/2026