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
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.
I teach weekly classes on Tuesdays and Fridays, and during summer 2025 on Wednesdays too:
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.
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.
I teach 2.5hr workshops at weekends at Maitri Studio (£30) and book via the student portal unless otherwise indicated. Open to all students.
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.
My next weekend retreat is at Carlingford Yoga.
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:
Maitri Studio Limited
4 The Mount, Belfast, BT5 4NA
Tel: +44 (0)28 9099 2428
Email: [email protected]
Company number: NI635546