New Generation YOGA - Sydney Iyengar Yoga

24/04/2026

This is essentially how I’ve been teaching pranayama for 30 years. All the hype and selling of ‘breath work’ over the last few years I think creates confusion in understanding what pranayama is all about.

14/03/2026

…… that BKS Iyengar was well known for drinking coffee before his morning practice. Many of his long-time students have mentioned that he enjoyed a cup before teaching or practising in Pune.

It’s a nice reminder that even one of the most influential modern yoga masters had very human habits. In fact:
• He believed discipline in practice mattered far more than rigid lifestyle rules.
• He didn’t insist students follow extreme dietary restrictions.
• His focus was always on precision, consistency, and awareness in asana.

Coffee before practice can actually make sense physiologically because caffeine:
• increases alertness and focus
• improves muscle activation
• can slightly increase endurance

Which is why many athletes also use caffeine before training.

So the image of the completely ascetic yogi isn’t always accurate — even great teachers like B. K. S. Iyengar combined deep discipline with ordinary daily pleasures.

And honestly, a morning coffee followed by yoga is a pretty wonderful ritual. ☕✨🧘‍♀️

14/03/2026

2026 BALI RETREAT with Suzi Chin Silicz includes:
All yoga tuition, 8 nights accom. inc. b’fast, transfers, welcome dinner, cultural day out, and more.

🗓️ When: October 17-25, 2026
📍Where: Nhyu Kuning, Ubud.

🔜 BOOK soon as spaces are limited.
For full details, costs see the link in the bio 👉 👉👉

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10/03/2026

🙏🏻 I created this retreat in Bali a decade ago to give people a taste of a more long form experience of yoga.

👯Mostly yogis go to their classes once or twice a week and maybe do some practice in between.

❓So, what does a daily deep dive into yoga feel like?

🌿 Firstly, the schedule is planned so there is plenty of time to focus on yoga, being on retreat and of course having a holiday in Bali. 

🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️ We gather in the cool of the early mornings and sit in silent meditation as the jungle around us wakes up. The open air shala is idyllic for yoga practice with a cool floor and surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens.

😌 Afternoons are restorative, a winding down to promote equalibriem, ease and connection to the world of pranayama, yogic breathing.

✨ Around 4 hours in total of yoga a day opens the gateway to connection with the higher self, a chance to see beyond just the physical aspects of yoga and a time to experience its’ transformative powers.

🤩 This is why taking a week far away from usual life and commitments gives you a unique amount of time to deep dive into yoga practice.

☀️🌙 Daytimes and evenings are yours to do what you feel compliments being on retreat. There are two swimming pools, a gorgeous spa.

🍽️ You can dine in the hotel’s open air restaurant or venture out with others to one of Ubud’s many great restaurants and cafes.

🌴 It’s also not unusual to just do yoga, chill in your room and take time out to rest and do nothing! Bali does not require you to keep any sort of agenda. The only routine is getting on the mat each day.

🪷 The retreat is for anyone who has at least 2 years of current yoga experience to more experienced practitioners.

🌺 We stay at and which are balinese boutique villa style hotels both within easy walking distance into Ubud central.

🛏️ 🧘🏽 The retreat includes:
All yoga tuition, 8 nights accommodation inc. b’fast, transfers, welcome dinner, cultural day activity, and more.

Visit the link in bio for full details and to Book 👉👉

25/02/2026

ALL BEINGS get into the restorative vibe this week ☺️ Our furry friends are our valued souls mates in life and in practice. 🐶💕

22/02/2026

20/02/2026

It’s often thought that ‘chair yoga’ is used in Iyengar yoga for the older set! Here the chair props the shoulders to lift and open for forearm balance. Work in stages to eventually kick up. You are stronger than you think 💪

13/01/2026

2026 new year intensive gang, great teaching you all! And we survived the big hot Saturday 🥵

🙏🏻 Many thanks always to .yoga.space for the opportunity to hold this event. 💛

06/12/2025

2026 New Year Intensive January 9, 10, 11, with Suzi Chin Silicz
For many years now I have returned to teaching into the fresh year with the offer of a new year intensive.

Sydney has a beautiful vibe over January. Less traffic, a more relaxed atmosphere and long summer days.

It’s the perfect opportunity when many people have more freedom from routines over the holiday season to come and spend a bit more time with their yoga.

Each morning we will do longer rounded sessions that will give you more time and space to move, time to be still and time to explore.

Our cool studio space will be waiting for you and your immersion into the practise.

Program:
Friday Saturday Sunday. 8.00-10.30 AM each day

Attend:
The full 3 day intensive or Partial any two sessions

Level:
This is a general level intensive.
(minimum 1-2 years regular yoga experience including inversions or their alternatives.)

Register via RYS. Link in bio

26/11/2025

Let’s get something straight, apart from
The spine (😂) …..
Restorative yoga IS A WORK IN..
some people LOVE it when restorative week comes around. As a matter of fact, they might even skip backbend week in preference, don’t think we don’t notice… 😎
A student recently asked: what was the class going to be this week? Because they were ‘looking for’ a non-restore class. I mean, lol. Feels like they NEED restoring! Anyway, restorative week is arguably the most challenging of weeks. So consider your restorative classes, they only come around once a month.

02/11/2025