Iyengar Yoga Shala - High Wycombe

National Iyengar Yoga Day
Come and join us for some FREE taster sessions.
• 10am – 11am – Beginners taster class - FREE
• 11:30am – 12:30pm restorative session – FREE
• 12:30pm – 1:00pm times for questions
New to the Yoga Shala: Pick up your leaflet for a FREE FIRST CLASS
COME IN AND JOIN US - Sat 17th January 2026

Yoga and running are more effective than drugs or therapy in treating depression, a new study published in the British Medical Journal has shown.

'Exercise is an effective treatment for depression, with walking or jogging, yoga, and strength training more effective than other exercises, particularly when intense.'

Data was reviewed from clinical trials involving 14,170 people.

Group yoga classes were also shown to be highly effective at improving symptoms of depression, as the social interaction can provide added benefits.

The study said that exercise should be considered as a “core treatment for depression”, and the NHS should offer exercise classes alongside other treatments including antidepressants and psychotherapy.

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📸Alaric Newcombe

Saturday 20th January is National Iyengar Yoga Day!
Come to our beautiful, fully equipped studio in High Wycombe High Street (entrance between Barclays and Santander Banks) and see what we have to offer.
At 10am Sheila Haswell will be hosting a short talk: ‘What is Yoga and how can you benefit from it?’ followed by time for your questions. Then,
11am to 12:15pm
A free taster Iyengar yoga class - Beginners very welcome.
Imperial House, 14/15 High Street, High Wycombe, HP11 2BE
www.iyengar-yoga-shala.co.uk
07866 121419
[email protected]
https://iyengaryoga.org.uk/national-iyengar-yoga-day/

Saturday 20th January is National Iyengar Yoga Day!
Come to our beautiful, fully equipped studio in High Wycombe High Street (entrance between Barclays and Santander Banks) and see what we have to offer.
At 10am Sheila Haswell will be hosting a short talk: ‘What is Yoga and how can you benefit from it?’ followed by time for your questions. Then,
11am to 12:15pm
A free taster Iyengar yoga class - Beginners very welcome.
Imperial House, 14/15 High Street, High Wycombe, HP11 2BE
www.iyengar-yoga-shala.co.uk
07866 121419
[email protected]
https://iyengaryoga.org.uk/national-iyengar-yoga-day/

National Iyengar Yoga Day - Iyengar Yoga UK Annual Iyengar yoga event in January in the UK & Ireland with free yoga classes and events

Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys practice Iyengar yoga - your need to knows about the tone-boosting sweat session Give this one a go at home.

Navayogimarga International online yoga festival - July 2023. Here are the presenters including Sheila Haswell. All are welcome.

“Do not burden your mind with the idea of doing too many asanas. Do not feel pressure on the mind that it is a time consuming practice. Start the practice with the freedom of the mind.” Geeta S. Iyengar

Sequence for colds
It’s been a while since I posted the sequence for colds from the book “The Path to Holistic Health”

This sequence has always supported me if I feel like I’m getting ill or have a cold. January is a good time of year to practice this sequence or some of the poses. You can miss out inversions if you are menstruating or haven’t done them before.

Some poses may increase your symptoms like strong back bends or standing poses so this sequence is designed to help your energy. The poses within the sequence have a lot of inversions where the head is lower than the chest (even downward dog is a beginners inversion). This helps to unblock the sinuses and improves respiration

Happy New Year to all our wonderful Yoga Shala Students.
A date for your diary - Sheila will be teaching teaching two classes within this week long online festival which includes many international teachers.
http://navayogimarga.com