Come and share in our passion for the practice and teaching of Iyengar Yoga. Our online classes are free and open to all. Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers, Shelley Choy and Ray Madigan, are trained to the highest standards. Their teaching is clear and precise, coming from a heartfelt understanding of Yoga.
Iyengar Yoga promotes physical health and mental poise, nurturing you through all phases of your life. This is truly "the practice of a lifetime." We have closed our location at Manoa Marketplace and are not conducting in person classes. For home practice and participating in our online classes we suggest you invest in some basic props.
Iyengar Yoga promotes physical health and mental poise, nurturing you through all phases of your life. This is truly "the practice of a lifetime." We have closed our location at Manoa Marketplace and are not conducting in person classes. For home practice and participating in our online classes we suggest you invest in some basic props.
Services
Saturdays 8-9 am, "Relief from Back Pain." A simple class and very user friendly for anyone, but specifically for those with sore backs. Philosophical approach to practice is emphasized. Saturdays 9:30-11 am, "Basic 2". For students with some experience in yoga. This class has a faster moving pace and is more vigorous than Basic 1. Emphasis is on providing a solid foundation in the basic standing poses and is fun and challenging.
Here you can stream a yoga class designed for Iyengar Yoga Honolulu (IYH) students by Ray and Shelley. All others are welcome! Over time we will develop a library of useful classes, as well as other interesting content, including a course on Yoga Philosophy. The videos are available for download to your computer.
Being in the proper class level will greatly help your learning and experience of yoga. Select a class level which is appropriate for you using the following descriptions as a guideline. If you are uncertain about which class you should go to, please do not hesitate to call us or speak to one of the teachers at Iyengar Yoga Honolulu.
Iyengar Yoga Honolulu (IYH) is a fully equipped Iyengar yoga school where many interesting and sophisticated props are used. However, for home practice we suggest you invest in some basic props. Here is a list to get you started. You may find good deals online. There are many other yoga props available online, but we suggest you get good quality props as suggested below.
Shelley earned her Intermediate Senior I Iyengar teaching certificate in 2018. Beginning her study of Iyengar yoga in 1994, she has taught for 21 years. Shelley founded the Hatha Yoga Center in 2000, which then evolved into Iyengar Yoga Honolulu. She is Co-Director of IYH and has studied with advanced level Iyengar teachers throughout her career.
Reviews (14)
Vanessa Slattery
Oct 01, 2021
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Critical:Â Communication
I just called to get more information about classes and If I am not mistaken - Ray answered the phone . He didn’t sound interested in answer my questions and rushed me out the phone very rude. I just asked if they were offering in-person classes … no no … bye ? Not a pleasant costumer service .
I just called to get more information about classes and If I am not mistaken - Ray answered the phone . He didn’t sound interested in answer my questions and rushed me out the phone very rude. I just asked if they were offering in-person classes … no no … bye ? Not a pleasant costumer service .
Janice W.
Jun 20, 2019
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This is a wonderful find in the manoa community. I previously was not used to this style of yoga however, Shelley has been really great to instruct and guide me step-by-step about the right way to get into the poses. She's really attentive and always correcting students which helps out a whole bunch. The yoga studio is clean And fully equipped with props
Jacqui Fromen
Nov 24, 2017
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Laurie Steelsmith
Nov 03, 2017
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Ray and Shelley Madigan, owners of Iyengar Yoga Honolulu, are serious yoga practitioners of the Iyengar yoga method. They are, without a doubt, the best teachers in Hawaii and hold themselves to the highest standards. As a student, they have guided and coached me to learn this method with precision.Their classes are well organized, and structured to build on one pose after the other. By the end of class, the final pose, which would normally seem daunting, is attainable because the teacher has guided you through the preliminary phases necessary to prepare your body and mind. Any person serious about
Michael
Sep 22, 2016
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Best yoga on O'ahu by far. Teachers here are certified through a rigorous system that takes several years beyond the 200 hour standard at most yoga schools. It shows with the detail and precision of each class. Instructors are friendly and can handle students at all levels. Great for beginners to learn the fundamentals of yoga postures as teachers here "teach" and don't simply do their practice along side you. Asanas, or yoga postures, are taught step by step.
Kristie G.
Nov 17, 2014
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I've practiced at several Yoga Studios through the years, however, Iyengar Yoga is hands down the most beneficial place to practice for me. I have had the pleasure to experience the expertise of Shelley, Laurie, Chris and Michael. They are all skilled, wise, helpful and kind. I wouldn't practice anywhere else on the island. They are professional and in tune with every students needs. The studio is clean and has ample parking. Thank You for the healing!
Mark M.
Jun 26, 2014
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Stephanie C.
Apr 21, 2014
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Over the last fifteen years, I've been to a handful of Honolulu yoga studios. Most of the instructors have been fine, but I've never stayed at one place very long. I've been going to Iyengar Yoga Honolulu several times a week for about a year and a half because of the teachers, particularly Shelley and Ray. They have different teaching styles, which I like and appreciate, and both of them are highly dedicated instructors. They consistently go out of their way to make sure new students and those with health concerns or injuries are aware of asanas in class that may be problematic
Chuck H.
Apr 16, 2014
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Disclaimer: I live in San Francisco, and I am on the board of IYISF.
My wife's family is from Honolulu, and we go back at least twice a year. Whenever we are in Honolulu, we go to Ray and Shelley several times a week. Whether you are familiar with Iyengar Yoga or not, I hope you give this studio a try. Ray and Shelley are two of the most accomplished teachers I have had worldwide, and they are two of the nicest people you can meet--what better combination is there?
I noticed a comment about classes not starting on time. It is definitely true, but I see lemonade in these lemons--life
My wife's family is from Honolulu, and we go back at least twice a year. Whenever we are in Honolulu, we go to Ray and Shelley several times a week. Whether you are familiar with Iyengar Yoga or not, I hope you give this studio a try. Ray and Shelley are two of the most accomplished teachers I have had worldwide, and they are two of the nicest people you can meet--what better combination is there?
I noticed a comment about classes not starting on time. It is definitely true, but I see lemonade in these lemons--life
Sherrie L.
Feb 06, 2014
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Overall, this is a very nice studio. True to Iyengar Yoga, classes are taught by some very passionate and knowledgeable instructors whom have great focus to detail and positioning. Although, a bit too parochial in their teaching style for my taste, the instructors were well meaning. (I was fearful at times I'd get my wrists smacked with a ruler for misalignment mistakes.) However, I do appreciate their efforts to accommodate my growing pregnant belly and I left feeling better than I had before class. My only gibe (and why they get 3 stars instead of 4) is that that classes chronically start
Slater R.
Feb 05, 2014
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B. C.
Jun 25, 2013
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Malia D.
Mar 15, 2011
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Manoa Yoga is the BEST YOGA CLASS ON OAHU!
I am a professional dance instructor and I have been taking all kinds of dance, yoga and martial arts lessons my whole life, so trust me when I say they are the BEST.
Master Instructors Shelly and Ray are well educated, welcoming, fun, clear and easy to follow.
Highlights:
-The class is intimate and personable
-There is lots of free parking
-Reasonable class rates n class packages
-Fresh air, not all closed off and AC'd
-Restroom nearby
-No music, great for releasing thoughts
-Many different levels of class
-They provide any Yoga tools you need
I am a professional dance instructor and I have been taking all kinds of dance, yoga and martial arts lessons my whole life, so trust me when I say they are the BEST.
Master Instructors Shelly and Ray are well educated, welcoming, fun, clear and easy to follow.
Highlights:
-The class is intimate and personable
-There is lots of free parking
-Reasonable class rates n class packages
-Fresh air, not all closed off and AC'd
-Restroom nearby
-No music, great for releasing thoughts
-Many different levels of class
-They provide any Yoga tools you need
Stevie K.
Feb 01, 2010
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I've gone to a few yoga studios in Honolulu, and I must say Manoa Yoga definitely ranks up there with the best :)
I walked-in to a beginner's 1 class taught by Shelley over the weekend. She was very personable from the moment we walked in, and continued to be so throughout class. I really liked that she would talk us through the poses, then after watching the class, would demonstrate the pose for us again, vocalizing what we needed to focus on. This is really the perfect way for a beginner to learn yoga.
The studio is nice and breezy. It started raining during our class, which
I walked-in to a beginner's 1 class taught by Shelley over the weekend. She was very personable from the moment we walked in, and continued to be so throughout class. I really liked that she would talk us through the poses, then after watching the class, would demonstrate the pose for us again, vocalizing what we needed to focus on. This is really the perfect way for a beginner to learn yoga.
The studio is nice and breezy. It started raining during our class, which
