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 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.
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 offers private sessions by individual arrangement.
"Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practise, the brighter the flame." - BKS Iyengar
Angela Anastasopoulos
Angela Anastasopoulos has been practising Iyengar Yoga since 2000 and qualified as a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher in 2017. Iyengar Yoga has been part of her life since childhood, influenced by her grandmother, one of the first Iyengar Yoga students in South Africa.
Her committed practice began as rehabilitation after a serious leg injury, and over time Iyengar Yoga has become a lifelong companion. She is drawn to the method for its clarity, precision, and intelligent use of props, which allow the benefits of correct practice to be experienced without strain.
Angela believes that yoga classes should be compulsory and that the answer to the question “Should I go to yoga?” is always “Yes!”.
She loves teaching yoga—it makes her happy—and believes the practice can support and enrich anyone’s life.
As her teacher Carol Frances says, “Yoga is the perfect antidote to the modern condition.”
“The hardness of a diamond is part of its usefulness, but its true value is in the light that shines through it.”
― B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Life
Sukhasana
Adho Mukha Vrksasana
Sukhasana
Samantha Massey
Samantha Massey began her Iyengar Yoga journey in her mid-twenties while balancing a demanding corporate career.
What started as a personal practice grew into a lifelong commitment. She studied with senior Iyengar teacher Ysette Myers for over 30 years, shaping her deep understanding of alignment, discipline, and mindful practice.
Teaching since 2014, Samantha shares Iyengar Yoga with clarity, care, and sensitivity to individual needs.
She continues her studies under the guidance of Judy Farah and through senior workshops with international Iyengar teachers hosted by IYSA.
Her teaching reflects steadiness, curiosity, and deep respect for the Iyengar tradition.
“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.”
― B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Life
Admanjali Mudra in Virasana
Pincha Mayurasana
Admanjali Mudra in Virasana