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| About the Cotswold Iyengar Yoga Centre |
 We opened the centre just over
nine years ago. Mr. Iyengar very generously allowed us to use his name and wished us every
success for the future, as long as we adhered to his methods and
teachings. This we do with all our hearts and souls and continue to
visit Pune regularly for our own development.Watermoor Villa was built in 1847 and sits in a
Cotswold stone walled garden, tucked away, so effectively, that even
locals are not aware we are there! The garden has many listed trees
and interesting planting and our students enjoy walking around it to
see what’s new. |
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The yoga studio is light and airy. The floor is
beautiful; we have 10 sets of wall ropes and a cupboard full of Pune
style props. All equipment for class is provided, non-slip mats,
blocks, belts, bricks, blankets, slanting planks, Halasana benches,
Setubandha benches, stools and back benders, plus a Trestler. We can
accommodate 18 students though this number will vary. We have a changing room for ladies and a toilet for
their use and the same for men. We operate a “shoe free” zone once you
enter the centre – you are asked to put your shoes on the rack
provided. Outdoor footwear is considered unclean to both carpets,
other flooring but most importantly to the atmosphere of the centre. |
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| In the yoga studio, there is a small shrine in which
you will see the Lord Patanjali statue. Patanjali was a sage, the
founder of yoga, believed to have lived sometime between 30 BC-AD300. |
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| We have a large car park. When the darker nights
come, the car park is well lit. We are situated only a 10-minute walk
away from Cirencester town centre. |
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| CIYC has a very noticeable atmosphere, it is
friendly, clean and warm, a very welcoming environment in which to
attend classes. |
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