Iyengar Yoga Center of Raleigh

"I have been practicing Yoga for 20 years, mostly in Iyengar, which is so detailed, safe & effective. Graham, the owner and main teacher at The Iyengar Yoga Center of Raleigh (IYCR), is an excellent, experienced teacher with an easy going vibe. Graham has a loyal following of students who have been with her for many years, which is a testament to what a great teacher she is. I only recently moved to Raleigh and was grateful to be so warmly welcomed into the IYCR community:-) I truly appreciate Graham’s care, patience and her step by step guidance in the variety of Yoga poses in each class. She helps us to get the whole body & mind experience and see weekly progress in our individual practice. Also the studio is in a cool industrial space with all of the great Iyengar props & equipment for every student’s needs. Try this studio, you will LOVE it!"

"I have been taking yoga classes from Graham since 2010. She is not only highly skilled, but also intuitive, thoughtful, and patient. Iyengar yoga involves utilizing props as needed to achieve proper alignment in the poses. This allows students who may have physical limitations or injuries to realize the benefits of the pose in the body. Since practicing Iyengar yoga, I’ve learned that allowing my body to remain in properly sequenced poses for several minutes with adequate support and alignment is very beneficial. I now have better posture and body awareness which has improved my overall well-being."

"Graham is the best yoga instructor I've ever had. I started yoga with her in 2008 due to my scoliosis and back pain, and since then have taken classes in a number of different cities, yet have never had a teacher as kind, dedicated, and caring as Graham. Her instruction is straightforward and engaging. She isn't as harsh as some Iyengar teachers I've had. Since I left Raleigh I really missed her, but with the pandemic I have been able to take her online classes and they're great too! If you're even thinking about signing up for her classes, DO IT! She's the best! Thank you, Graham! "

"Graham is a kind, sensitive, and knowledgeable instructor. With her 16 years of experience in teaching, she provides individualized instructions for all abilities and her verbal instructions are very clear and engaging. She encourages everyone to bring awareness to the body in alignment with their capacity. I highly recommend Graham's yoga classes to anyone who wants to experience yoga in a safe way and also have fun !"

"I have studied Iyengar Yoga with Graham Williams for eleven years and find her to be an exceptional teacher. Graham's passion for Iyengar Yoga is admirable as is her commitment and dedication to her continued learning. Whether in the studio or on Zoom, Graham offers focused instruction so that I always come out of of class feeling more present, integrated, and embodied. Graham has the knowledge to support me through times when I've had various injuries. Her kindness knows no bounds and her sense of humor is lovely! Graham goes out of her way to support students and sincerely wants all of us to have the best possible experience. Her wisdom in managing classes during this Pandemic is masterful. Graham has offerings to meet various levels of personal preference for safety. Graham brings her full heart to her instruction: I am fortunate to be Graham's student!"