Vanessa Shribman Iyengar Yoga

I have an history of some serious injuries and I finally feel like I am in safe hands when I attend yoga classes with Vanessa. I always know that she is looking out for my specific concerns and can adjust me and guide me in order to avoid pain or further injury. Her depth of knowledge is incredible and you can tell that she comes from an authentic line of yoga practice. Her classes are not only extremely beneficial for the body, but also for the mind. I always leave feeling calmer and more peaceful and like my nervous system has had a little holiday. I highly recommend anyone starting or continuing their yoga journey to check out Tara Iyengar Yoga!
Jan 27th, 2023

I attend Vanessa's classes regularly throughout the year and have also just finished a wonderful urban retreat with her! She is a kind and generous teacher with an incredible depth of knowledge from decades of teaching and practice in the Iyengar tradition. The classes are small, friendly and inclusive and the space is bright and well equipped.
Jan 23rd, 2023

The Urban Yoga and Meditation retreat was a rewarding experience. It was challenging and tiring, but full of personal growth. Vanessa is an extremely experienced and patient teacher who is mindful of her students' varying capabilities and ailments. It is inspiring to see her in action on the mat! The brownies, chai and debrief were a nice way to end the 5 days.
Jan 22nd, 2023

Fantastic pregnancy yoga and birth skills class with Vanessa. We learn valuable skills for having an active birth and dealing with pain in labour using natural methods. The yoga is also really great to stay fit during pregnancy. I would highly recommend these classes to anyone wanting to feel empowered during their labour.
Jan 16th, 2021

I am so happy to have found Vanessa's pregnancy classes at the Dharma Circle in Footscray and look forward to them every week. Vanessa is both knowledgeable and approachable- making the classes an excellent space to feel educated and empowered about your birth choices and to meet like-minded people in the community. The classes are a great balance between easy-going, interesting discussion about different aspects of birth, and yoga poses (adaptable for how much of a challenge you would like that day) that feel like a dream for an achy pregnant body or that will serve you well in your birth preperation. At 28 weeks pregnant I have already learnt so much from Vanessa and this class that will be an essential part of my birthing toolkit- I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good, pregnancy friendly, yoga class and an open-minded space to learn about evidence based birthing.
Apr 20th, 2022