Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Iyengar Yoga Studio in Glenelg
Established in 1994, Coast Yoga is Glenelg's longest-running Iyengar yoga studio, offering a comprehensive range of yoga classes and wellness services. Our certified instructors specialize in methodical alignment-based practices that cater to all ages and physical conditions, using props to ensure safe and effective postures. We foster a supportive community grounded in yogic principles of authenticity and compassion, complemented by onsite healthcare practitioners providing physiotherapy and remedial massage services.With structured progression from beginner to advanced levels, our curriculum builds strength, flexibility and mindfulness through precise instruction and personalized adjustments. The studio maintains strong ties to the local Kaurna community and offers evidence-based prenatal programs proven to improve birth outcomes through combined yoga and birth education.
Services
Iyengar Yoga Classes
Prenatal Yoga
Remedial Massage
Clinical Pilates
Beginners Courses
Online Yoga Sessions
Therapeutic Yoga
Pregnancy Workshops
Yoga Therapy
Community Classes
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- Certified Iyengar instructors with 20+ years teaching experience
- Proven prenatal programs reducing medical interventions by 44-65%
- Specialized alignment techniques for injury rehabilitation
- Community-focused practice environment since 1994
- Integrated wellness approach combining yoga with physiotherapy
Associations and certifications
- Yoga Alliance International
What people say
Empowering birth experience
Reduced medical interventions
Expert instructors
Supportive community
Effective therapy
Services
Iyengar Yoga Classes
Methodical yoga practice emphasizing precise alignment through progressive postures and props. Certified instructors guide students in developing balanced strength, flexibility and mindfulness. Suitable for all levels, with specialized modifications for injuries, pregnancy and chronic conditions through personalized adjustments.
Prenatal Yoga Programs
Evidence-based classes combining yoga practice with comprehensive birth education. Proven to reduce medical interventions by 44-65% through fear-release techniques, optimal positioning instruction and partner involvement. Includes pelvic floor training and postnatal recovery support in supportive peer environment.
Beginners Yoga Courses
Structured 6-week programs introducing 25 foundational poses with alignment principles. Focuses on building core strength, joint mobility and relaxation techniques. Includes posture progression pathways and injury prevention strategies for new practitioners at any fitness level.
Remedial Massage Therapy
Targeted soft tissue treatment addressing chronic pain and injury recovery. Combines deep tissue work with yoga-informed movement analysis to resolve postural imbalances. Sessions tailored to individual needs with home exercise recommendations for sustained improvement.
Clinical Pilates
Physiotherapy-led Pilates programs for injury rehabilitation and core stability. Uses specialized equipment with yoga principles to restore functional movement patterns. Focuses on spinal health, joint mobility and neuromuscular re-education for chronic condition management.
People
Vanessa Shribman
Founder
30-year yoga teaching veteran and birth education specialist with 27 years experience in South Australia. Developed the studio's evidence-based prenatal program that reduces caesarean rates by 44%. Guides teacher training and maintains Iyengar method integrity.
Matthew Weightman
Director
Yoga teacher and holistic physiotherapist since 2013 with postgraduate yoga therapy qualifications. Specializes in injury rehabilitation through combined physio and yoga practice. Completed Yoga Alliance International certification in 2023.
Catherine Liddy
Senior Teacher
Certified Iyengar instructor since 1994 with Australian College of Classical Yoga training. Oversees administration and teaches foundational classes. Combines 30 years personal practice with traditional teaching methods from Swami Shantananda.
Adele Angel
Prenatal Specialist
Research-focused prenatal instructor with postnatal recovery expertise. Teaches evidence-based birth preparation combining yoga and modern obstetrics. Special interest in postpartum mental health and pelvic floor rehabilitation through yoga practice.
Darrin McNally
Senior Teacher
Master Iyengar trainer mentoring teachers for 20+ years. Oversees advanced teacher training programs and maintains methodological standards across South Australia's yoga community through regular workshops and assessments.
Questions
What makes Iyengar yoga different from other styles?
Focuses on precise alignment using props for safe progression. Proven benefits for injury rehabilitation and chronic pain management through methodical posture development.
Are prenatal classes suitable for first-time mothers?
Yes, designed for all pregnancy stages with evidence-based birth preparation. 2016 study showed 65% lower epidural rates among participants.
Can beginners attend regular classes without prior experience?
Yes, all classes accommodate mixed levels with instructor modifications. Beginners courses available for structured foundation building.
What should I bring to my first yoga class?
Comfortable clothing, water bottle, and yoga mat if available. Studio provides props and blankets for alignment assistance.
Do you offer online yoga class options?
Yes, 4 weekly Zoom classes available for all levels with live instructor interaction and real-time adjustments.
What qualifications do your instructors hold?
All instructors certified through Yoga Alliance International with minimum 200-hour training. Specialized prenatal and therapy instructors have advanced credentials.
