12SOUTH Yoga

Teachers share their tenured knowledge of iyengar yoga and they communicate clearly about the body and physiology. They have a humble sense of self and are not at all judgemental. The space is great, it's a good setting for honoring one's body by doing the work.

1st time taking a yoga class & it was great! Aretha is very good at articulating each movement throughout the class. Definitely returning!

Truly the ONLY yoga studio I will ever need. Aretha and her professional team are the perfect mix. However you LEARN or whatever YOU NEED TO WORK ON - she has the instructor/time of day for you. I would drive any distance (if this was further from my home) to get the knowledge, joy, and self care this studio provides me.

This place is transformational. Aretha and the other instructors are very knowledgeable and encouraging. I feel so empowered after I finish a class. Aretha is very detailed and has a great "eye" to help you meet your maximum level of accessibility. Using props is not viewed as a weakness but rather an extension of one's own body. Each class has been an awesome experience.

I highly recommend The Iyengar Yoga Studio at 12 South. They have excellent teachers who are expertly trained and compassionate. My favorite teacher is Aretha McKinney; her classes are challenging, informative and always enlightening. She is the best teacher I have ever had the pleasure of working with. And she's got a wonderful sense of humor. I would give the center 10 stars, but this scale only goes to 5!

The minute I entered the Iyengar Yoga Center of Nashville I felt at home. Being a student of Iyengar yoga for many years on the west coast, I was apprehensive about finding a studio in my new city. I was so happy to find this studio with excellent teachers, a beautiful space and a most welcoming, friendly environment. I love it here and recommend anyone interested in yoga to come and experience the great benefits of Iyengar yoga.

The Iyengar Center of Nashville is the best yoga center I have found for both beginners and as a compliment to a flow practice. There is not another place in Nashville where you will get the foundational instruction needed for a safe and strong practice. Aretha McKinney is the most knowledge teacher in the area of anatomy and therapeutic yoga I have ever encountered. She is a top choice for anyone starting or continuing yoga following an injury. Nashville is so fortunate to have such a senior level Iyengar instructor in our city.

Iyengar Yoga has truly transformed my life, helping pull me out of an ongoing back injury - without surgery! Here are the ways I think this is one of the best kinds of yoga to try: 1. Skilled Teachers: All Iyengar teachers go through national review to get certification. This is a rigorous process. The result is teachers who are truly knowledgeable about injuries and how to help students get the most out of their time in class.

No matter what city you go to - you will find an Iyengar teacher with a great baseline of skills. THAT SAID. I have been to a lot of Iyengar studios living many places. The teachers at the Iyengar Yoga Center of Nashville (12South Yoga) are all open, loving, and kind. They balance warmth and precision. Try many classes: you will find a teacher you love! 2. Props and modifactions: Every pose you can use a prop or modify depending on your own ability.

Only in Iyengar yoga will you see someone training for a marathon next to a pregnant woman next to someone with MS. It really meets you where you are. 3. Not competitive or full of looky-lous: These classes are not a bunch of folks showing off, scoping who is the most advanced, or seeing who can hold the pose the best of the longest. The teachers actually TEACH you how to properly do your poses! 4. Community: There is such a clear feeling of friendship and connection among long-time students (many have been going 10-15 years!). You'll feel among friends who range from their 20s to their 80s. A truly diverse and wonderful group! Love, love 12South and the Iyengar Yoga Center of Nashville!

I have been practicing at this studio for the last thirteen years. All the teachers are wonderful. I've practiced regularly over the years with Rachel, Aretha, and Paige. Every teacher there is caring, attentive and supportive of their students. I started practicing due to back pain, and thanks to Iyengar yoga and the spectacular teachers at 12S Yoga, I've been able to take care of my back and build the strength and flexibility needed to avoid injury.

If you want to really learn the asanas and be able to practice safely at home, I would highly recommend Iyengar and this studio. They will also help you adapt poses so that this really is yoga for any body.

I continue to return to this well equipped Iyengar yoga studio. I enjoyed the talented staff and the amazing rope wall and great feedback on how to improve my inversions and other yoga poses. Having feedback about my yoga alignment is something I greatly value. There are great workshops and an Iyengar yoga teaching program. New participants are always welcomed at this yoga studio.