Yoga - Teaching Biography

Gerry Kielty (Principal Teacher)
Gerry began the practice and study of yoga as a teenager. He trained at the Rathdowne Yoga Room in Melbourne Australia and at the Edinburgh Iyengar Yoga Institute for 2 years. Gerry qualified as an Iyengar teacher in 1995, and in 1997 he also studied intensively at the Iyengar Institute in Pune India.

Gerry's interest in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga began in 1995, his first teacher being David Svenson. He also studied with Richard Freeman in Boulder, Colorado, and has studied with BKS Iyengar and Shri. K. Pattabhi Jois.

During his study time, which still continues, Gerry began teaching in 1993. He has been challenged by many different teaching environments and has worked independently with athletes, dancers, performers, medical professionals and actors, as well as teaching regular classes and courses. He currently co directs balance in Glasgow and conducts workshops and retreats around the United Kingdom and internationally.

Maureen Smith
Maureen Smith is an Iyengar Yoga Teacher, who completed her 2-year training in October 2002 at the Edinburgh Iyengar Centre.

She also holds an instructors certificate in Infant Massage from the International Association of Infant Massage as well being a qualified ante and post natal teacher.

Maureen is also a Registered General Nurse of over 25 years experience and a Health Visitor with 16 years experience.

Shona Macdonald
Shona trained with the Scottish Yoga Teachers Association (SYTA). In addition to the SYTA she is also a member of the Iyengar Yoga Association, both of which influence her teaching style.

Sian Pringle
Sian first became interested in yoga in 1998. Studying with many inspiring teachers over the years, such as Tara Fraser and Jenny Pretor Pinney among others, has helped to develop her teaching style. Classes follow a holistic style of yoga encompassing many different traditions. Sian gained her teaching qualification with Yoga Scotland and has been teaching in Glasgow since 2006.