Iyengar Yoga in Baltimore: Certified Teachers and Regional Options

What makes a class Iyengar yoga?

Checked October 6, 2026. Iyengar yoga uses detailed instruction, purposeful sequencing, timing, and props to explore postures. The national association, IYNAUS, identifies Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers as CIYTs and explains that they undergo a specific training and assessment process. General teacher training, the use of blocks, or an emphasis on alignment does not by itself establish that credential.

Ask who is teaching the particular class and whether that teacher currently holds Iyengar certification. A studio can host several methods, and a substitute may teach differently. This guide names providers whose own official pages explicitly identify a certified teacher; it does not infer certification from a general directory category.

Robyn Katz: Baltimore-area instruction and online classes

Robyn Katz identifies herself as a Certified Iyengar Teacher and offers online, public, and private instruction in the Baltimore area. Her current schedule lists an in-person Iyengar all-level class on Thursdays, noon–1 p.m., at LifeBridge Health & Fitness, 1836 Greene Tree Road (the venue’s official address) in Pikesville. Pikesville is in Baltimore County. Confirm club guest access and the class charge before attending.

Her Fall 2026 online timetable includes a Wednesday 9–10:30 a.m. beginner/all-level class. The published general online drop-in is $22, with a 12-class option at $240; general class credits expire December 31, 2026. Chair classes have separate pricing and conflicting expiry text, so ask for their current terms rather than applying the general package rules.

Mountain Yoga: a certified-teacher option in Pasadena

Mountain Yoga’s teacher page identifies owner Terri Hogue as a CIYT. The studio is a regional Anne Arundel County option in Pasadena, not Baltimore City. Its Fall 2026 page lists in-person classes at the Pasadena Jazzercise Center, 8541 Fort Smallwood Road, on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and Thursdays at 7:15 p.m.; each lasts 75 minutes.

It also lists Wednesday 9 a.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. online classes. The published fall session runs September 30–December 19, excluding Thanksgiving week, with a stated ten-week price of $150. Since the session has begun and the date span is longer than ten calendar weeks, confirm the exact meetings, suitable level, and late-enrollment price directly.

Unity Woods: established regional teaching, now online

Unity Woods provides an online option with senior certified Iyengar teacher John Schumacher. Its official history explains the transition away from physical studios, so older Bethesda studio addresses should not be treated as places to drop in. Check the live reservation calendar for the current classes.

The class descriptions warn that Level I/II is not suitable for someone completely new to yoga. More advanced sessions expect prior Iyengar study and a regular practice. Published 90-minute classes cost $22 each or $220 for ten. Single passes last 30 days; packages expire four months after first use. Buying a pass does not itself reserve a class.

An important distinction in Timonium

Greater Baltimore Yoga’s official site describes Stan Andrzejewski’s early Iyengar certification and the influence of that tradition, but explicitly says his teaching no longer adheres strictly to it. His current offering is invitation-only Hatha in a Timonium home studio, with new students starting at the beginning of a session.

That may appeal to someone interested in a broader movement practice, but it should not be labeled a current Iyengar-only studio. Similarly, “alignment-based,” “Hatha,” and “restorative” can describe useful classes without establishing that the instructor is a CIYT. Choose the teaching you want, then verify its description honestly.

Make your first class workable

Ask a teacher which level fits your experience, what props are supplied, and whether you can try one class before committing to a term. Slower instruction does not necessarily mean an easy class. You should be able to ask for an alternative or pause without feeling obliged to match another student.

For online practice, Unity Woods recommends a mat, blocks, firm blankets, a strap, and available wall space. Ask the instructor before improvising equipment, and set up the camera and lighting early if you want feedback. For an in-person venue, check the entrance and any steps as well as parking. Afterward, judge whether the explanations made sense and whether the format fits a repeatable routine.

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Studios & providers to explore

Specialties, event availability and neighborhoods vary. Read each profile before choosing a class; a listing does not mean every provider offers this guide’s specialty.

• Robyn Katz Yoga — Pikesville / online
• Mountain Yoga Studio — Pasadena / online
• Unity Woods Yoga — Online