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Welcome!

Experience the precision, intelligence, and transformative power of Iyengar Yoga classes with Cathie Ryder, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) and E-RYT 500. Located in Plaistow, New Hampshire, YogaMatters serves students throughout Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts, including Haverhill, Ma, Atkinson, Hampstead, Salem, NH and surrounding communities. With more than 40 years of teaching experience and over two decades of dedicated study in the Iyengar method, Cathie offers expert instruction in helping students develop strength, stability, flexibility, balance, and greater body awareness. Whether you are new to yoga, returning after time away, or looking to deepen an established practice, classes are designed to meet you where you are and help you progress safely and confidently. 

BENEFITS OF IYENGAR YOGA!

  • Improved Alignment: Iyengar Yoga emphasizes correct alignment of the body in each pose, which can lead to better posture and reduced risk of injury.

  • Increased Flexibility: Through the use of props and systematic progression, Iyengar Yoga helps improve flexibility in a safe and structured manner.

  • Strength Building: Holding poses for extended period of time  helpS build strength.

  • Enhanced Body Awareness: The precise instructions and attention to alignment in Iyengar Yoga cultivate a deeper awareness of one's body, leading to improved proprioception and mindfulness.

  • Stress Reduction: Reduces stress and promote a sense of calm and well-being.

  • Improved Balance: Improve balance and stability, both physically and mentally.

  • Therapeutic Benefits: Helps alleviate various health conditions, including back pain, arthritis, and respiratory issues, among others.

  • Mind-Body Connection: Through mindful movement and attention to alignment,  fostering a deeper connection between the mind and body, promoting overall well-being.

  • Accessible to All: Iyengar Yoga can be adapted to suit practitioners of all ages, fitness levels, and physical abilities, making it accessible to all          

                                                            WHY IYENGAR YOGA? 
    Iyengar Yoga is known throughout the world for its emphasis on precise alignment, intelligent sequencing, and the skillful use of props.  Students learn how each action affects the body, creating a deeper understanding of posture, movement, and overall well-being. 
    Serving Students From:

  • Plaistow, NH

  • Haverhill, MA

  • Atkinson, NH

  • Hampstead, NH

  • Salem, NH

  • Kingston, NH

  • Southern New Hampshire

  • Northern Massachusetts

Yogamatters, LLC, yoga studio

Plaistow Yoga Studio

207 Main St.

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