Shirley Daventry French

 
Shirley Daventry French is the founder of the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Victoria and a direct student of B.K.S. Iyengar. Since 1979 when she first travelled to his Institute in Pune, she has studied with him regularly in India, North America and Europe. Shirley has been teaching yoga for more than 50 years in Victoria and internationally and is an advisor to the board of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Canada. Having mentored many teachers locally and across Canada, Shirley maintains a regular connection with these individuals. Through teaching, writing, and editing she stays in touch with Iyengar communities throughout the world. She is the editor of the autobiography/biography IYENGAR: His Life and Work and one of the editors of Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Shirley’s yoga experience has been enriched by extensive study with Swami Sivananda Radha. This rich training enables her to integrate yoga philosophy and psychology with the practical work of asana and pranayama. Shirley’s teaching is challenging, insightful and delivered with a compelling sense of humour. Shirley was awarded her Senior 3 certificate directly from BKS Iyengar. Her continued connection to Guruji’s work locally and nationally provide a vital perspective in keeping the essence of his work alive.
Certification Level: Senior Intermediate 3 (L3)

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).