Thank you to Simona Hernandez, owner of Yoga Bodhi, and Angela Roberts, my teacher while attending a class at the studio during a vacation to Bath, UK. As an Iyengar practitioner, I always try to stay close to my roots and meet others in the Iyengar community. My plan was foilded this time as the local Iyengar studio was apparently closed for summer break while I was in town. I discovered the Yoga Bodhi while on a walking tour of the city and luckily was able to attend a class there the next morning.
A blessing. The hatha class I took part in was Anusara-inspired and just what my tired, sore, vacationed-out legs needed. Angela was a superb teacher, keeping things light but with clear, concise direction. I even found myself faced with poses I had never tried or taught before, not uncommon when you delve outside your method.
Simona was equally welcoming. We shared a laugh with Angela over my "yoga instructor" response to the job question on the health and liability form. Apparently the reputation of an Iyengar instructor being a stickler for alignment is never lost on other yogis. I promise I wasn't judging your alignment cues, Angela. That wouldn't be very yogic of me and besides, they were spot on.
Overall, the experience of taking a class at the brand new studio was wonderful. It's nice to know no matter how far away from home, and no matter which style of yoga class you chose, you'll always manage to find a little yogic retreat for some R&R.
Visiting Bath, UK? Check out the Yoga Bodhi: http://www.yogabodhi.co.uk
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