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Instructor

Claire Ferry

Yoga for Claire is beyond the physical asana practice and embraces mental calm and wellbeing. Her classes will help you to find your inner sense of peace as well as strength and flexibility

About Claire

Claire is one of a handful of Level 3 Iyengar yoga teachers in Northern Ireland and has developed Maitri Studio as a base for Iyengar yoga in Belfast. Claire's training and practice has spanned many years (and continues!) and she brings her extensive experience to all classes. Many people will know that Iyengar yoga training is rigorous and thorough, covering all aspects of traditional yoga. In particular the Iyengar method is known to be helpful for all, whether already active and fit, or suffering from aches, injuries or various health conditions. Read more about Claire on her site, and about Iyengar yoga here.

Classes

I teach weekly classes on Tuesdays and Fridays, and during summer 2025 on Wednesdays too:

  • Tuesday 11.30am-12.45pm chair yoga - no need to get on the floor, ideal for mobility issues. £50 for 6, drop-in available on usual class passes.
  • Tuesday & Friday 10am yoga, suitable for all including aged 55+
  • Tuesday 6pm active beginners keen to move and learn
  • Tuesday 7.30pm ongoing students - includes asanas from syllabus Level 1-3
  • Some Sundays 9-10.30am when I'm on the rota (with Maura and others)
  • NEW Summer 8-week series from 23rd July 2025 Wednesdays 6-7.15pm (no class 13th August)

Beginners are encouraged to attend the specified beginners classes if possible. 
 

Online or in-person?
I offer all classes as hybrid, meaning you can join live on Zoom if you can't make it in person. Wednesdays by prior arrangement only. 

 

Price & booking

Use the Iyengar class passes to attend classes with me as well as with other Iyengar-trained teachers at Maitri - Maura, Louise, Annamarie and Eva.

You can choose a 10-class pass valid for 12 weeks £90, 6-classes valid for 7 weeks at £60 or a single class (valid for a week) £12. Concessionary rates available if money is a barrier to attendance. Buy online here

Please note we cannot offer extensions on the block-booked passes. A £90 10-class pass effectively gives you three FREE classes over a 12 week period compared to drop-in rates. There are plenty of opportunities to swap classes if you have appointments, holidays or short-term illness. If you think you can't use the full pass, then buy drop-in, which is already an excellent rate!

Read about the passes and all the classes in this article.

I offer 1:1s at £55 for an hour.

Workshops

I teach 2.5hr workshops at weekends at Maitri Studio (£30) and book via the student portal unless otherwise indicated. Open to all students.

  • Sunday 6th July 10.30am-1pm
  • Saturday 2nd August 9.30am-12pm
  • Saturday 16th August 10am-12.30pm YogaMan studio, Drumahoe (book via William Grant 07547 611483)
  • Saturday 6th September 9.30am-12pm
  • Saturday 25th October 10am-1pm for Yoga Fellowship for NI at NICVA, Duncairn Gardens - book via YFNI website.
  • Saturday 22nd November 10am-4pm Exchange of Learning (EOL) workshop for Iyengar yoga teachers and trainees at Maitri Studio. Book via Iyengar Yoga Ireland.
  • Sunday 14th December 2.30-5pm Restorative yoga workshop for Christmas

I teach 3hr workshop style class on a Wednesday morning. These are Level 2/3 for teachers, trainees and long standing practitioners where we also look at adjustments, assistance, teaching tools and use of props: 25th June, 30th July, 17th September, 22nd October, 19 November. 

Retreats

My next weekend retreat is at Carlingford Yoga.

  • 7-9 November: A yoga weekend suitable for all. Enjoy the picturesque surroundings of the hills behind Carlingford and above Dundalk bay, home-cooked vegan meals (all delicious), comfortable shared accommodation in small 2-4 bed rooms (with privacy curtains around the platform beds), 4 yoga classes, a meditation session, a guided afternoon walk and a morning mindful walk (or second meditation depending on the weather). All for €430! Book through Carlingford Yoga directly.

More information?

Interested in reading more about Iyengar yoga? Read our article here on the Maitri website or visit the Iyengar Yoga UK and Iyengar Yoga Ireland sites. There's a great resource online at YogaVastu, including online classes. We also recommend YogaSelection (website) and several channels on youtube to help your home practice - there are plenty more out there if you search for Iyengar yoga:

Claire's Timetable

Studio Calendar

Contact Us

Maitri Studio Limited
4 The Mount, Belfast, BT5 4NA

Tel: +44 (0)28 9099 2428
Email: [email protected]

Company number: NI635546