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Iyengar Yoga with De offers the very best of both worlds: a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and clear instruction, grounded in experience. Following the teachings of Iyengar Yoga, each class is focused on alignment and support for the body, mind, and spirit. Based in beautiful Nanaimo, BC, we offer both in-studio, and online classes, ensuring students have access to their favourite classes from anywhere in the world. With a focus on overall health and well-being, each class is designed to help you develop a safe and nourishing practice, guided by expert advice. Whether you’re just starting out, already have an established home practice, prefer to learn exclusively online, or love in-person instruction, there’s a place for you here, and you are welcome. 

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A Sustainable Yoga Practice for Every Level

Iyengar Yoga is a method of yoga that emphasizes precise alignment, thoughtful sequencing, and the use of props to support safe and effective practice. It is accessible to beginners, supportive for injury recovery, and deeply beneficial for experienced practitioners seeking clarity and depth.

This method is ideal for beginners, aging bodies, athletes, and anyone seeking a sustainable yoga practice that supports long-term health.

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In-studio Iyengar Yoga classes in Nanaimo, BC

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Live online Iyengar Yoga classes via Zoom

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What Students Are Saying

  • De has been my yoga teacher for over 12 years, and I’ve learned so much about my body, my breath, and, yes, my mind as well. They didn’t always work so well in the past – oftentimes each going off in their own direction! With De‘s meticulous, precise and consistent teachings through weekly yoga classes, I see and feel how that yoga practice has promoted body and mind working together as a cohesive unit. After yoga with De, I feel more centred, more grounded and definitely stronger physically. My flexibility has increased, my core strength is improving, and I’ve learned that incorporating yoga practice, even in the grocery lineup, all adds up to increased mindfulness and awareness that keeping our bodies active and properly aligned is very important. Yoga is a personal practice, albeit not passive, with everyone moving through class at their own pace and doing what their body allows them to do. 

    — Jacquie Howardson

  • Yoga has always been challenging for me due to my bad shoulders and a stiff upper back. But discovering De’s Iyengar yoga classes has truly been life-changing! She has an incredible ability to read my body and adjust poses to suit my individual needs. In her classes, I feel fully supported, knowing she prioritizes my well-being over simply achieving a pose. De’s warmth and enthusiasm create a welcoming and uplifting atmosphere. Her positive energy is contagious; you cannot help but smile and feel invigorated in her presence. I highly recommend her classes to yoga students of all levels!  

    — Jennifer Chalifour 

  • “De’s dedication to Iyengar Yoga shines brightly through her teaching.
    She brings depth of knowledge and joyful openness to each class.
    Like a beacon of light, De has a wonderful ability to guide her students while also fostering their growth as independent Iyengar practitioners.”

    — Kristenn Magnussun

  • I initially started going to De’s class in 2016. Priority at the time, honestly, was that it was close to home, good value, the right day of the week and that the instruction was done by people who were properly trained. I did not want a weekend course instructor. Having come to classes with De for 9 years, my reasoning on attending has changed and evolved over time. Initially, it was more superficial, in the sense of getting a good workout, with working towards being more flexible. Over time, I appreciated the challenge and more complex depth in the instruction, both in poses and the philosophy of Iyengar yoga. De’s instruction is dynamic and charismatic. She’s very good at pose adjustments and emotional and physical adjustments. It’s a nice soft, gentle reset each week.   

    — Bryan Say  

  • Iyengar yoga is for me a better way to practice. I find the props to be supportive to your body and mind. It deepened my practice and allowed me to continue. I love attending the studio. There is a sense of belonging and learning as a group. I also appreciate the option of attending via zoom if needed. De’s style of teaching is active involvement. She can share her advanced knowledge in a fun and encouraging way. She will encourage you and understand your limits. She is particularly good at adapting students’ practice based on their conditions. De will always be there to support you and push you to deepen your practice.   

    — Laura Prout 

Bringing Energy and Fun to Structured Practice 

Each class you attend at IYWD will feel structured and safe, as well as extremely warm and inviting. Every lesson is infused with energy and kindness, creating a unique sense of community and belonging that’s critical to building a committed practice, whether you’re in the studio or at home. 

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