JUDY FARAH
Judy Farah welcomes all levels of sadhakas (students) to her Yoga classes, from beginners to advanced. Yoga has been an integral part of Judy’s life since the age of 18. She has been teaching since 2000 and has travelled to Pune in India many times to study directly under her Guru BKS Iyengar, his daughter Geetaji and his son Prashantji.
Judy’s ongoing svadhyaya (self-study) has inspired her to attend many local and international seminars with senior Iyengar teachers, all directly qualified by Guru BKS Iyengar. Her studies also include a six-year medical/remedial Yoga course with Stephanie Quirk.
Presently Judy holds her Intermediate Senior 1 certificate and as much as she loves to teach and share with others, she is fully devoted to continually expand her knowledge of Yoga to ever more subtle levels of understanding.
Besides teaching regular classes in the peaceful and beautiful environment of her studio in the Little Glen Camps Bay, Judy also hold retreats in various locations around Africa.
"Though man demarcates body, mind and soul, it is impossible to pinpoint where the body ends and the mind begins, or where the mind ends and the Self begins. They are interwoven and interrelated by the string of intelligence." - BKS Iyengar
Gerda Genis
Gerda Genis discovered Iyengar yoga in her late 40s, seeking a gentler alternative to high-impact exercise and a means of releasing the stress accumulated over decades as a pre-eminent photographer. What began as curiosity soon became a transformative journey.
Gerda’s approach to life is grounded in curiosity, openness, and clarity of mind—qualities she brings to her yoga practice and teaching. Yoga gives her a sense of groundedness and quiet inner lightness, which she integrates seamlessly into her classes, guiding students toward the harmonious integration of body, breath, and mind.
A pivotal moment came in 2003 when she attended a conference with world-renowned teacher Geeta Iyengar, daughter of B.K.S. Iyengar. This encounter sparked a deep interest in the philosophy and discipline of Iyengar yoga.
In 2005, she began her formal teacher training under the mentorship of Judy, and she now holds a Level 2 Teaching Certificate in Iyengar Yoga. Her commitment to continuous learning has taken her to India for masterclasses with the Iyengar family in 2013, and she continues to study twice yearly with visiting senior teachers from around the world.
Gerda’s dedicated svādhyāya (self-study) fuels her practice and teaching. Through the discipline of alignment and precision, she experiences and shares the profound freedom and vitality yoga can offer.
She holds deep reverence for her teachers and their lineage, drawing inspiration from them as she continues to explore the yogic path.
Gerda welcomes all levels of students to her classes and also offers private sessions by individual arrangement.
