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24 Years
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Welcome to The Yoga Nook - Iyengar Yoga in Dulwich Hill
Established in 2002, The Yoga Nook is a dedicated Iyengar Yoga school in Dulwich Hill, Sydney, founded by Linda Apps after her apprenticeship at The Glebe Yoga School. Our mission is to provide transformative yoga education through precise alignment, experienced instruction, and a nurturing environment. We offer structured term-based classes for all levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, alongside immersive retreats, workshops, and teacher training programs. Our certified instructors, trained under leading Iyengar teachers, emphasize physical, mental, and emotional alignment, fostering a community where students develop lifelong yoga practices.With a focus on accessibility and inclusivity, we use props to adapt practices for individual needs, ensuring yoga remains a sustainable practice for all ages and abilities. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our structured curriculum, which integrates active and restorative practices to enhance strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. The Yoga Nook is not just a studio but a sanctuary for self-discovery, resilience, and holistic well-being, guided by the principles of BKS Iyengar yoga.
Services
Yoga Classes
Teacher Training
Retreats
Private Sessions
Workshops
Intensives
Online Classes
Mentoring
Personal Practice Programs
Health and Wellness Programs
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Certified Iyengar Yoga instructors with decades of experience
- Tailored classes for all skill levels from beginner to advanced
- Holistic approach emphasizing physical, mental, and emotional alignment
- Supportive community fostering personal growth and mindfulness
- Regular retreats and workshops for immersive learning experiences
Associations and certifications
- Iyengar Yoga Certification Mark
What people say
Supportive community
Transformative experience
Experienced instructors
Improved well-being
Peaceful environment
Services
Yoga Classes
Structured Iyengar Yoga classes for all levels focus on precise alignment, using props to enhance accessibility. Our term-based curriculum builds strength, flexibility, and mindfulness through active and restorative practices. Certified instructors guide students in developing personalized routines, fostering holistic well-being in a supportive community environment.
Teacher Training
Comprehensive mentorship programs train aspiring instructors in Iyengar Yoga principles. Participants learn alignment techniques, class structuring, and therapeutic applications under experienced mentors. The curriculum emphasizes practical teaching experience and deepening personal practice to cultivate skilled, confident yoga educators.
Retreats
Retreats offer intensive yoga immersion in serene settings, combining asana, pranayama, and meditation. These multi-day events focus on deepening practice, self-reflection, and community connection. Participants experience tailored sessions, nourishing meals, and shared accommodations to rejuvenate body and mind.
Private Sessions
Personalized private sessions address individual goals with customized sequences and hands-on adjustments. Ideal for injury recovery, specific health concerns, or accelerated learning, these sessions provide focused attention to refine technique and deepen understanding of Iyengar principles.
Online Classes
Live-streamed classes offer flexible access to Iyengar Yoga instruction from home. Instructors guide students through alignment-focused practices using common household props. Virtual sessions maintain interactive elements, ensuring engagement and adaptability for remote practitioners.
People
Linda Apps
Founder & Lead Instructor
Linda founded The Yoga Nook in 2002 after apprenticing with Peter Thomson. She trains teachers and leads classes, emphasizing alignment and accessibility. Her expertise spans decades of Iyengar practice and mentorship.
Jo Seymour
Certified Instructor
Jo teaches General/Advanced classes, blending dynamic sequences with restorative techniques. She focuses on safe progression and mindful practice, supporting students in developing sustainable yoga routines aligned with Iyengar principles.
Nikki Little
Certified Instructor
Nikki leads evening classes, specializing in therapeutic applications of yoga. Her sessions prioritize injury prevention and adaptive practices, ensuring students of all abilities achieve balanced physical and mental development through structured sequences.
Annette van Gent
Trainee Instructor
Annette assists in Beginner classes while completing her teacher training. She focuses on foundational alignment and accessibility, using props to help newcomers build confidence and proper technique in a supportive environment.
Michelle Reedy
Certified Instructor
Michelle teaches morning and evening classes, emphasizing breath-body connection and gradual progression. Her approach integrates restorative practices to enhance recovery and stress relief, catering to diverse student needs.
Questions
What styles of yoga do you teach?
We specialize in Iyengar Yoga, focusing on precise alignment, props, and structured sequences. Classes integrate active and restorative practices to build strength, flexibility, and mindfulness for all levels.
Are your instructors certified?
All lead instructors are certified Iyengar Yoga teachers with extensive training under senior practitioners. Trainees study under Linda Apps, ensuring adherence to rigorous Iyengar standards and methodology.
Do you offer beginner-friendly classes?
Yes! Our Beginner/General classes introduce foundational poses, alignment principles, and prop usage. Instructors provide personalized adjustments to ensure safe, accessible practice for newcomers.
What are your retreat locations?
Retreats occur at serene venues like Yanada Retreat (NSW), The Haven (QLD), and Tyraman (Hunter Valley). Each location offers immersive yoga experiences with tailored accommodations and nourishing meals.
Can I join mid-term?
Yes, enroll anytime during the term. Pay pro-rata fees via bank transfer, then attend regularly to build rapport with your instructor and peers in a progressive learning environment.
How do online classes work?
Live-streamed sessions via Punchpass let you join real-time classes from home. Instructors guide alignment-focused practices using common props, maintaining interactive engagement and adaptability for remote participants.
Reviews (4)
Aubrey Godden
Nov 26, 2019
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Amazing, highly qualified teachers and a welcoming, easy going environment. Iyengar yoga is different from your typical gym or flow yoga class - more like a group physio session! You will notice huge physical changes in a short time - greatly improving problems like back aches and posture issues. Iyengar yoga focuses on technique and alignment to give a deeper, comprehensive understanding of the poses which is invaluable for any yoga practice!
Vanessa Fedeli
Jun 09, 2019
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I started at Yoga Nook with a sore and tight lower back. After only 5 weeks it has improved immensely. This is due to Linda's care and individual attention in each class, teaching specific postures and movements that assist and not aggravate existing ailments. Linda always makes you feel comfortable and secure and is genuinely interested for you to get the most from each class. I highly recommend the Yoga Nook and I'm so glad I found it.
Dani Redmond
Jan 14, 2018
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The Yoga Nook is a welcoming, friendly space for anyone interested interested in yoga. Linda, Thomasin and Eric are excellent teachers. I have been attending classes for some years now and I highly recommend it to both beginners and more experienced students.
Ron Ringer
Oct 11, 2016
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When I say, restful, I don't mean 'go to sleep' restful, but a sense of calmness. Which can only be a good thing! This was my introduction to yoga, having shied away from joining a class in another part of Sydney (decades ago) on account of my long-held impressions (some right, some wrong) of the yoga community. Flexible contorted positions that are impossible to achieve. And why? But Linda Apps' studio is different: it's unpretentious, above a row of shops in Dulwich Hill, down the road from the pub and across the road from coffee shops. Not that you'd be looking to unwind after a session at
