Iyengar Yoga Honolulu

Honolulu, United States

4.4

Closed now

12 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 808-382-3910
Website:
www.honoluluyoga.com
Address:
2752 Woodlawn Dr Ste 5-203, Honolulu, HI, 96822
Manoa
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2.3 mi986
2.4 mi760
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Today

Today 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Honolulu) 05:55 Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Classes in Iyengar Yoga taught by highly trained instructors certified by Iyengar Yoga Association of US.

Classes for adults, seniors and children.

Workshops taught by visiting Iyengar Yoga teachers and yoga therapy sessions taught by Ray and Shelley.

Private lessons available.

History

Established in 2000.

After starting the Hatha Yoga Center in 2000, Ray and Shelley opened the Manoa Yoga Center with the aim of establishing a center of excellence for Iyengar Yoga.

The center grew rapidly and the name was changed in 2009 to reflect our dedication to the teachings of BKS Iyengar.

Meet the Business Owner

Raymond J.

Business Owner

Ray Madigan, Co-​Director of BKS Iyengar Yoga Center of Honolulu, began the practice of Yoga in 1984. He is an Intermediate certified Iyengar yoga instructor Level 3. Ray has attended the Iyengar Institute in India for intensive study with the Iyengars in 1996, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2010. He also continues to study with senior level certified Iyengar yoga teachers. Shelley and Ray also apprentise and train teachers in preparation for certification. Ray is a Registered Nurse and enjoys teaching people of all capabilities and conducts private yoga sessions to help those who are sick or injured.

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12 reviews of Iyengar Yoga Honolulu

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Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
I’ve practiced at several Yoga Studios through the years, however, Iyengar Yoga is hands down the most beneficial place to practice for me. I have had the pleasure to experience the expertise of Shelley, Laurie, Chris and Michael. They are all skilled, wise, helpful and kind. I wouldn’t practice anywhere else on the island. They are professional and in tune with every students needs. The studio is clean and has ample parking. Thank You for the healing!
Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
Best yoga studio on the island with fantastic instructors!
Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
Over the last fifteen years, I’ve been to a handful of Honolulu yoga studios. Most of the instructors have been fine, but I’ve never stayed at one place very long. I’ve been going to Iyengar Yoga Honolulu several times a week for about a year and a half because of the teachers, particularly Shelley and Ray. They have different teaching styles, which I like and appreciate, and both of them are highly dedicated instructors. They consistently go out of their way to make sure new students and those with health concerns or injuries are aware of asanas in class that may be problematic and they always suggest alternatives or the use of props. They also take the time and care to correct students; this is done with respect and never with the intention of embarrassing anyone. Ray and Shelley are serious teachers, yet their classes are friendly and welcoming. I’m very happy with Iyengar Yoga Honolulu and recommend it highly if you are interested in learning from people who are certified instructors committed to the practice and teaching of yoga.
Place rating: 5
Volcano, HI
I live on the Big Island but attend classes almost monthly for the last 4 years at Iyengar Yoga Honolulu. I’ve always enjoyed the classes and found them enriching. Instructions are clear and systematic. Ray and Shelley are highly skilled, committed teachers and committed yoga practitioners. Their passion for yoga comes through in their teachings. That’s one quality I look for in a teacher… passion…because passion inspires. Sometimes classes can be challenging but what is life without trial and tribulation? If you want to try Iyengar yoga, start here at this studio.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Disclaimer: I live in San Francisco, and I am on the board of IYISF.
My wife’s family is from Honolulu, and we go back at least twice a year. Whenever we are in Honolulu, we go to Ray and Shelley several times a week. Whether you are familiar with Iyengar Yoga or not, I hope you give this studio a try. Ray and Shelley are two of the most accomplished teachers I have had worldwide, and they are two of the nicest people you can meet – what better combination is there?
I noticed a comment about classes not starting on time. It is definitely true, but I see lemonade in these lemons – life is too short, and as I wait to go into the studio, I look out at the hills and rainbow (which is there a lot of the time), and appreciate the ease and the pace. I hope you will too.
Place rating: 1
Honolulu, HI
Unilocal wouldn’t let me post this if I didn’t give it at least one star. If I had my way, it wouldn’t get any.
I took my mom to the beginner I class with Ray. He had us place our belongings on a shelf, including my water bottle. I told him I was thirsty. He said I didn’t need it because yoga isn’t considered a sport. This was my mom’s first yoga class, ever, and he yelled at her the entire time, in front of the whole class. He belittled her and stressed her out. Isn’t yoga supposed to be calming??? I was trying to get my mom to consider yoga as a form of exercise because she has osteoporosis & a bad back. Because of her experience, she will never try yoga at this studio, or any other studio, again.
That was the worst experience I’ve had with yoga.
Place rating: 3
San Francisco, CA
Overall, this is a very nice studio. True to Iyengar Yoga, classes are taught by some very passionate and knowledgeable instructors whom have great focus to detail and positioning. Although, a bit too parochial in their teaching style for my taste, the instructors were well meaning. (I was fearful at times I’d get my wrists smacked with a ruler for misalignment mistakes.) However, I do appreciate their efforts to accommodate my growing pregnant belly and I left feeling better than I had before class. My only gibe (and why they get 3 stars instead of 4) is that that classes chronically start and end later than scheduled times. Now, while I am all about getting more yoga for my buck, it got a little annoying when classes would start AND end as late as 15 – 30 minutes beyond printed times. Thus be prepared to wait… and be late. Namaste.
Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
Practice yoga and it will enhance your health and quality of life. Practice yoga with knowledgeable, consistent, and well-​trained instructors and it will enhance every aspect of your life. Thank heavens for this studio and the instructors.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
best yoga studio on the island. ray and shelley are awesome!
Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
Manoa Yoga is the BEST YOGA CLASS ON OAHU!
I am a professional dance instructor and I have been taking all kinds of dance, yoga and martial arts lessons my whole life, so trust me when I say they are the BEST.
Master Instructors Shelly and Ray are well educated, welcoming, fun, clear and easy to follow.
Highlights:
–The class is intimate and personable
–There is lots of free parking
–Reasonable class rates n class packages
–Fresh air, not all closed off and AC’d
–Restroom nearby
–No music, great for releasing thoughts
–Many different levels of class
–They provide any Yoga tools you need, just show up
Visit the Manoa Yoga site:
Place rating: 4
Honolulu, HI
I’ve gone to a few yoga studios in Honolulu, and I must say Manoa Yoga definitely ranks up there with the best :)
I walked-​in to a beginner’s 1 class taught by Shelley over the weekend. She was very personable from the moment we walked in, and continued to be so throughout class. I really liked that she would talk us through the poses, then after watching the class, would demonstrate the pose for us again, vocalizing what we needed to focus on. This is really the perfect way for a beginner to learn yoga.
The studio is nice and breezy. It started raining during our class, which was actually was nice and peaceful to hear in the background. It seems the there are more older people at this studio, as compared to other places such as Yoga Hawaii.
A comment about the Iyengar style — I would really recommend this style for beginners. The most obvious difference about this style is the use of props, which really is helping me ease into certain poses.
Place rating: 5
Honolulu, HI
Shelley was my first yoga instructor when I was a student at UH Manoa. She offered a free class in our dormitory and found out that she taught at the YMCA across our campus. I became a regular student for 4 years.
After awhile, Shelley and Ray opened Manoa Yoga at Manoa Marketplace. This place is perfect.
I’ve travelled to several countries and attended many classes by various teachers (including the Iyengar Institute in London)… and I can honestly say that Shelley is my favorite.