★ 5

I love this studio and am eternally grateful to have Holly as my teacher. Teachers with her level of knowledge, skill and experience are very rare. She always pushes me to learn, deepen, and improve in my practice, and her ability to see her students and actually help them is unique.

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★ 1

Not a friendly person and believes that a negative review is a form of harassment.That’s why we have the freedom on Google Review to express our opinion. And Google never removed my review. It’s called freedom of speech.

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★ 5

Holly is super-schooled in yoga’s physicality as well as philosophy. A teacher of teachers, she is also a go-to resource for every-body in need of healing and TLC

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★ 5

Holly's yoga class offers a genuine connection to the Iyengar teachings, emphasizing the importance of alignment and the journey into our inner selves. Unlike some interpretations of yoga, her approach is rooted in spiritual principles rather than being diluted or simplified. Holly stands out as an exceptional teacher, providing invaluable guidance and support to her students. Those who may be sensitive to constructive feedback can find her direct methods challenging, but this honest approach is essential for growth. Her generosity and commitment to her students enrich the experience, and I feel fortunate to embark on this journey with her.

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★ 5

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the IYCLV and my teachers Gabrielle and Holly. I started a beginner's series with Gabrielle last January to try yoga for the first time. Her classes moved at a pace that allowed me to learn foundational skills, while also providing modifications to some poses and challenges to others based on my body's progress and capabilities. She is kind, patient, and explicit in her teaching. Her classes are always a space in which I can ask questions for clarification and feel supported in my practice. Her enthusiasm for teaching and genuine joy in seeing my progress, no matter how small, are so encouraging.

As my confidence and skills began to grow, I started attending Holly's classes as well. The foundational skills I learned in my first 6 months with Gabrielle helped me easily join this more intensive practice. Holly supports and challenges me in each class, and I show up knowing that my understanding of yoga and my body will grow exponentially. Holly's knowledge of, and ability to teach about, the physical capabilities of the body and the mind/body/soul benefits of yoga are inspiring, and I love learning from her. She notices and affirms what I am doing well, provides corrections when I need them, helps me recognize what my body needs to be successful, and supports me in my goals. I always look forward to her sequences, and I truly can't get enough of her classes!

It has been almost a year, and I have learned so much. Whether you are new to yoga or well practiced, and looking for a supportive environment to grow, this is the community for you!

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★ 5

Holly gives personalized attention to everyone who studies yoga with her. She teaches to relieve suffering and improve health and well-being. As my mentor, Holly is explicit with the what, the why and the how. I have grown exponentially as a practitioner and teacher under her precise instruction and encouragement.

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★ 5

I have been traveling 2 hours one-way to study with Holly at The Iyengar Yoga Center for the Lehigh Valley for the last 9 years. I also study with her online and love that she offers an online option as well. Holly has deep experiential knowledge about the teachings of Iyengar Yoga that she shares generously with all who attend her classes. She incorporates philosophy into her asana classes which provides for a holistic yoga experience. Her observation and adjustments always allow me to become seated deeper inside myself. Yoga is accessible to all, and Holly truly embraces that adage as I have seen her work with many people with limitations and injuries. As a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher myself, I have also participated for 9 years in Holly's teacher mentoring and development programs. Holly has provided me with invaluable guidance that helps me be a better teacher for my own students. For other teachers who are interested in continuing to developing their teaching skills, knowledge of anatomy, adjustments, and philosophy, I highly recommend joining Holly's teacher mentoring program.

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★ 5

Thank you Holly for seeing me through my rehab from hip replacement surgery! I didn't know I could return to standing poses so soon. I look forward to the weeks, months and years ahead of deeper yoga practice!

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★ 5

The level of clarity and integrity provided by Iyengar yoga teacher Holly Walk Kostura is outstanding. I am so grateful to her and the teachings she provides. I came in having practiced yoga for many years, yet with chronic low back issues, Holly's guidance has been astute; and with her discerning eye and skills to draw from, I have experienced major relief, gained immense strength, overcome the worst, and moved beyond my greatest expectations! She is very knowledgable in the subject of Iyengar yoga and she brings a personal, compassionate, generous, humorous, transparent and inclusive touch to her teachings. I am so very thankful for her and the Iyengar lineage.

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★ 5

I came to Iyengar Yoga after researching what it stood for. It’s a precise practice that asks of the practitioner to get the most of the pose and experience all that the pose will give back.
Holly has been an inspiration to a beginner in Iyengar, She encourages me to seek the most out of each pose and to get the best of my practice and abilities. The lessons I have learned from Holly have resonated in my every day life and keep me aligned and balanced in a Yogic way, Her attention to detail and keen eye for flaws in pose and personal body idiosyncrasies are remarkable. From the moment I stepped into the studio, she was attentive and encouraging. She cares deeply about you, the yoga practitioner and person. I look forward to my growth in Yoga with Holly as my teacher .
Eoin Walshe

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★ 5

Holly is one of the top yoga teachers in the country. Her knowledge is profound. She is an excellent teacher!

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★ 5

Wonderful Yoga classes! Holly is an amazing Iyengar teacher who creates a warm community to learn about asana and philosophy. I love taking her classes in person and online. Thanks Holly🥰

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★ 5

Holly's classes are invigorating, restorative and therapeutic. She gives her 100% as a teacher and inculcates in her students, a deeper understanding of the asana and the philosophy of Yoga. The classes are well planned and designed by providing alternative poses depending on the level of the student. One comes out from the class feeling engerized and excited for the next practise.

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★ 5

So grateful to have found the Iyengar Yoga Center shortly after moving to the area. Holly is an amazing teacher - highly knowledgeable, with a deep understanding of yoga practices and philosophy. What really stands out is her integrity and genuine care for her students. She pays close attention to detail, ensuring that each student feels supported and is practicing with proper form and intention. I leave every class feeling both physically engaged and mentally rejuvenated. Highly recommend for anyone looking to deepen their yoga practice :)

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★ 5

Holly is an incredibly thoughtful teacher with excellent cues, a clarity that is both inviting and encouraging, and a deep love for yoga as a means to healing. I am truly thankful for our restorative class today. I travel to yoga studios all around the world while I’m on tour. This has been one of my all-time favorites.

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★ 5

Great yoga classes!!

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★ 5

Holly is an incredibly gifted and caring teacher of Iyengar Yoga. She is a senior certified teacher with exceptional dedication (actually it's devotion) to the teachings of BKS Iyengar. She has an expert style of conveying the structure of a pose, what you need to do to make it happen and what the alternatives are if it isn't happening on that day. More impressively, she absolutely threads all of yoga philosophy (with an awe-inspiring command of the Yoga Sutras) in her classes and is a true modern yogini. I have studied with many teachers in this system over the years and I can say that I have discovered aspects of practice (and myself) for the very first time studying and practicing with Holly - extending from the more physical aspects of practice to the much more subtle work of sensation and perception. She is a true mentor - giving and demanding, yet as demanding of herself as she is with others and a truly compassionate teacher and person. And she's nice, down to earth and welcoming! Just go and see for yourself!!

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★ 5

The deep care and dedication Holly puts into her classes, as well as her students, fosters such a beautiful community of yoga practitioners. Her students come from many walks of life and a variety of yoga backgrounds. Holly is inclusive, openminded, humble, and extraordinarily good at teaching. There is also a clarity in the way she speaks. Holly provides calm and steadfast guidance with compassion and little ambiguity. The care and attention she puts into her classes and students is a rare treasure. She encourages us all to strive to enjoy the full benefits that yoga has to offer. If you are considering beginning yoga practice with her, you should! I was a beginner when I began studying with Holly (about 2 years ago) and it has become an integral part of my life through practice, kindness, and patience.

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★ 5

In my humble opinion
The best place to learn yoga.

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★ 5

Here there is a loving community of students of all ages and abilities. A teacher of teachers, Holly is a gem. Recommended for those suffering from all types of physical and emotional pain.

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★ 5

Holly is hands down the best yoga teacher you will have the pleasure of studying with. She SEES you and teaches with depth, clarity, and wisdom.

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★ 5

As a student of yoga for years, I felt like it was time to take my practice to the next level. I began classes with Holly, 11 months ago at the Iyengar Yoga Center, instead of just trying to mimic the poses demonstrated by the instructors for the first time in my life, someone actually explained what we were attempting to do & how to get our bodies to respond to accomplish the actions. With the use of props & detailed instructions, a lot of the physical problems I have with my body are getting corrected. For example, during a recent class discussion, I actually had to think about when I last had low back pain. I highly recommend Iyengar Yoga for individuals that are serious about their well-being!

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★ 5

Holly is an excellent and attentive yoga teacher, as well as a teacher of teachers. Her dedication shows in her continuing education in the Iyengar yoga method, including regular trips around the country and to India to study with other senior teachers. Holly personally teaches nearly all of the classes she offers.

For anyone new to yoga, or even seasoned students, I'd recommend Holly's classes as she stresses proper form and safety. While the classes are challenging, she ensures you understand the whats and the whys, and this knowledge can be a joint-saver when attending classes or workshops with less experienced teachers.

Her classes also offer as much philosophy as you desire. While not required, Holly provides a traditional yoga class experience with many opportunities to dig deep into the ancient texts.

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★ 5

Studying with Holly for the past few years has been a privilege. She gives so much of herself to her students and is fully devoted to the subject of Iyengar Yoga. She has a wealth of knowledge about yoga philosophy as well as asana and seamlessly interweaves the two throughout her teaching. The Lehigh Valley is fortunate to have such a devoted and seasoned teacher. Holly has the ability to spot asymmetries and imbalances in the body like no other. It is impossible to walk out of class without learning a great deal about yourself and which areas of your body you need to pay attention to. Prior to attending the Iyengar Yoga Center of the LV, I had practiced many other forms of yoga, but nothing else has captured my mind in quite the way the Iyengar method has. This really is a special place.

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★ 5

I had attended various yoga classes before coming here. They were the standard "Power Yoga" or "Beginner Yoga" types, with a general flow to them and I counted them/yoga class as part of my flexibility training. After going to Holly (at the Iyengar Center of LV), I saw the difference in Iyengar yoga. While I did see increase in flexibility, the class really wasn't about that as much as it was about gaining awareness in my body that has me thinking about it and noticing it throughout my day (sitting in the car, driving to work, etc.). The classes are not a "flow" type; they are instead geared towards exploring certain aspects of the body through a number of poses broken apart by instruction, demonstration and correction. Nothing got by Holly. Definitely do not come here if you want to hop in, get a sweat or "flow," and leave without interest in finding where you are anatomically out of whack, alignment or otherwise. This is not the class to cheat on your form a little so that you can get the satisfaction of feeling like you are in a particular pose. Personally I no longer will go to a non-Iyengar yoga class again mainly because I can do general stretches at home and, if I do go to a class, I would rather go to a class that is led with utmost attention to integrity in posture and finding new levels of awareness in my body so that I can learn about and correct the things I didn't know were causing me pain, lack of flexibility, injury, etc. Sometimes I get a few laughs too =)

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★ 5

I began studying with Holly in August 2015. I had attended a few other classes with other instructors and other methods, but I had really been searching for Guruji Iyengar's method under Holly; nothing else has compared. Holly's skillful eye notices every detail, and she meticulously makes adjustments. Her attention to each student's individual needs is amazing, pushing everyone to achieve more than they thought possible. Her honesty is invaluable - and the mark of a wonderful teacher; it shows she has your best interest in mind. In addition to learning more about what it means to lead a yogic life, and more about myself, many of my ailments had started to heal when I had begun studying under her instruction. I would recommend Holly's classes to anyone and everyone (and I do). And even though I moved an hour away, I make time to attend classes with Holly at least once a week. These classes are a gift to the Lehigh Valley.

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★ 5

I can say with complete honesty and much gratitude that Iyengar Yoga has changed my life. I am honored to have studied under Holly for over 2 years. Her compassionate teaching--which is infused with philosophy and just a little humor--has taught me how to look at my body, my mind, and the world, differently. The support of the fellow students make the IYCLV a wonderful community in which to practice. Whether you are a brand new student, or a practiced yogi(ni), I highly recommend IYCLV!

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★ 5

We are really lucky to have such a sincere and well trained teacher as Holly in LV. She really has divine eyes that I entrust my achy back in her hands everyday and open my mind to soak in all this knowledge 🙏

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★ 5

i have been a student of Holly's for many years. she is very knowledgeable and helpful to each of her student needs. I have also attended Jessica's classes and enjoyed them just as much.

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★ 5

I love this space and Holly is the most gifted Iyengar yoga teacher I have worked with in 20 years of practicing. Namaste!

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★ 5

Holly is the best yoga teacher I have ever taken class with as evidenced by her precise instructions and compassion for her students. I have been studying here for a few years and the depth of Holly's knowledge and commitment to practice is inspiring.

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★ 1

Not welcoming for newcomers. If you don't know their terminology and schedule, watch out!

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★ 5

Terrific.

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★ 5

Holly is a great instructor. The best yoga classes I have ever taken. She takes the time to make sure everyone is doing the poses correctly and she has helped me with my lower back pain and my overall posture.

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★ 5

Holly is the best!

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