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 on the IY(UK) website.

Classes

All classes use the single, 6- or 10-class passes available to purchase online here.

All my classes are available in person and on Zoom - just make sure you book the right type of class!

• 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 & Thursday 6pm active beginners keen to move and learn
• Tuesday 7.30pm ongoing students - includes asanas from syllabus Level 1-3

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

Online or in-person?

The Tuesday 10am, Tuesday 7.30pm, Thursday 6pm and Friday 10am classes are hybrid. If you do not attend the in-person classes having already registered you will have a credit deducted as it means another person would not be able to attend.

[NB from 10th October Annamarie will take over the Thursday 6pm class]

Iyengar yoga class passes

You can use your Iyengar class pass to attend classes with other Iyengar-trained teachers at Maitri - Maura, Annamarie and Eva.

You can choose a 10-class pass valid for 12 weeks £80, 6-classes valid for 7 weeks at £54 or a single class (valid for a week) £10. Concessionary rates available if money is a barrier to attendance. Buy online here.

I offer 1:1s at £50 for an hour or £225 if you block-book five.

Workshops

I teach 2.5hr workshops at weekends, 10.30am-1pm.These cost £25 - book via the student portal.

• Sat 31 August - suite of asanas with use of wall ropes - get back into the swing after summer hols
• Sat 12 October - inversions / ropes for autumnal energy
• Sat 7 December - backbends / restorative suitable for winter

On 23rd November I'll co-teach the Exchange of Learning day for Iyengar Yoga UK/Ireland teachers, trainees and long term students, alongside fellow senior teacher Ann Trainor.

Retreats

My next weekend retreat is at Carlingford Yoga.

• 8-10 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 €395! Book through Carlingford Yoga directly.

More information?

Interested in reading more about Iyengar yoga? Read our article here on the Maitri website. There's a great resource online at YogaVastu, including online classes. We also recommend YogaSelection (website) and RoadsToBliss youtube channel for online videos to help your home practice.