Ann Kilbertus

Ann has been a student in the Iyengar Tradition since 1984 when she began her learning through regular classes in Victoria, BC. A teacher-student relationship with Shirley Daventry French gradually evolved into one of mentorship and friendship. Ann started teaching in 1988. In 1992 and 1997 she travelled to India for Canadian intensives with BKS and Geeta Iyengar. For the next 20+ years she returned every couple of years to study in classes with the Iyengar family at the institute in Pune. Her training and practice as an Occupational Therapist have offered a valuable contribution to further understanding of this work. Ann continues to serve locally, mentoring teachers, on the board of our IYCV and nationally with IYAC/ACYI (since its inception). For 10 years she taught a credit course on Yoga at the University of Victoria. Ann’s teaching of asana and pranayama is insightful, lively, and accessible. She integrates the philosophy of Yoga through the lens of her own understanding in a natural way.
Certification: Level 3

Teacher Education

Are you interested in becoming an Iyengar yoga teacher?  The first thing to do is to talk to your own certified Iyengar Yoga teacher for guidance.  In our system, one follows an apprenticeship process, either with one’s own certified Iyengar Yoga teacher, or with another certified Iyengar Yoga  teacher (introduced to you by your regular teacher).