Georgia Marnham is a certified Level 3 Iyengar Yoga teacher with over 25 years of international teaching experience and more than 35 years of dedicated practice.
Based in Portugal and teaching worldwide, she is known for her clear, supportive teaching style that makes Iyengar Yoga accessible to practitioners of all levels and abilities.
Her classes emphasise alignment with the use of props, and individual attention to help each student safely develop strength, flexibility, and awareness.
Georgia's studio is based in Colares, in the foothills of Sintra — easily accessible from Cascais, Ericeira, and central Lisbon. She also teaches weekly live classes online via Zoom for students worldwide.
Ways to Learn with Georgia
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Regular Iyengar Yoga classes in Georgia's studio in Colares, near Sintra. Classes limited to 12 students so individual attention is provided for all. Private classes are also popular.
Perfect for beginners and experienced practitioners seeking hands-on instruction and community connection.
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Practise from the comfort of home, or wherever you are, with live online classes that bring Iyengar Yoga to you. Some experience and basic equipment is helpful. Private classes available.
Join from anywhere with personalised instruction, real-time feedback, and connection to a global yoga community.
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Immersive Iyengar Yoga retreats and workshops in Portugal, Greece, Sri Lanka, and other inspiring locations. Deepen your practice through intensive study and community.
Transform your understanding of yoga through daily practice, rest, and reflection in beautiful destinations.
Explore RetreatsWhat Makes Iyengar Yoga Special?
Discover the unique approach that makes Iyengar Yoga accessible, safe, and transformative for all bodies
Precision & Alignment
Focus on correct alignment and precise technique ensures safe, effective practice that builds strength and awareness for all body types and abilities.
Intelligent Use of Props
Blocks, belts, bolsters, and other props make poses accessible while supporting proper alignment and gradual development of strength and flexibility.
Individual Attention
Personal guidance and modifications ensure each student practises safely at their own level, with adjustments tailored to individual needs and abilities.
Therapeutic Benefits
Systematic approach helps address physical limitations, promotes healing, and supports overall wellbeing through mindful, progressive practice.
Upcoming International Retreats
Join Georgia for transformative Iyengar Yoga retreats in stunning locations across Europe and beyond.
Experience daily practice sessions, guidelines on breathing techniques and time for rest and reflection in inspiring natural settings.
Connect with like-minded practitioners while deepening your understanding of Iyengar Yoga in a supportive, nurturing environment.
What Students Say
Trusted by yoga students across Europe and beyond.
"I started my regular yoga practice with Georgia 6 months ago and feel like I finally found my teacher for a life time! Georgia with her warm and welcoming personality creates a safe space for constant learning and self discovery. Her experience from practicing and teaching Iyengar Yoga in several countries for many years makes her an amazing teacher with a great eye for detail and a wide knowledge base of adaptations for everyone. In the evening classes Georgia often treats us with a wonderful Pranayama practice at the end which allows you to have a wonderful restful night and in the mornings her energising classes are the perfect way to start your day! I highly recommend her regular classes to anyone living in the area or passing through or if you really want to treat yourself join one of her yoga retreats. Thank you Georgia!"— Tabea Heimbach
"Since arriving in the Sintra, Colares area a month ago, I have been attending Georgia's classes, which have been a truly wonderful experience. From the moment I booked my first class, Georgia reached out to me directly, making me feel incredibly welcome. The classes themselves are excellent. Georgia focuses deeply on technique and proper alignment, which has helped me to develop an awareness of my body. Each class focuses on a different body part, enabling you to deepen your practice. I would highly recommend her Iyengar yoga classes to anyone staying in the area, whether long-term or just visiting for a few days! P.S. The practice space is breathtaking. It is surrounded by beautiful nature (and horses)!"— Ania Jaszczur
"I could not recommend Georgia highly enough. Georgia brings a joyous energy and positive mindset to each class, whilst instilling calm and focus to connect with and learn from your body, without putting the pressure of achievement on the table. I started practising one-to-one with Georgia as part of my recovery programme after having abdominal surgery. Georgia intuitively understood my body's needs and I felt safe at all times as I built up strength and resilience. Having had an Ashtanga practice for seven years, inclusive of undertaking a TTC, I feel fortunate to now be gaining a deeper insight into my body's movement through Georgia's Iyengar expertise. I now always leave classes feeling restored and balanced."— Beatle Lindsay-Fynn
"I love love LOVE Georgias classes. They are unlike any other I've ever taken. She is so attentive and has such intricate knowledge about each posture and easily adapts to people's physical conditions and limitations. I have really fallen in love with iyengar yoga and feel like it gives me a great and safe foundation to practice other more fast paced yoga styles and all other sports. Georgia is extremely kind with the most generous spirit and the space where she teaches at, quinta ecosofia is a little piece of paradise. The yoga room is super beautiful, surrounded by nature and very well equipped. On cold wintery days, the fireplace is lit and the room is warm and cozy. I cannot recommend Georgias classes enough. A gem in Colares!"— Shani Rosner
"Georgia has been my teacher for five years. As an experienced senior Iyengar teacher she is very knowledgeable about the human body and what it can do. What to me makes Georgia special is her gentle and compassionate approach. I really miss her since I've moved to another part of Portugal."— Netty Le Blanc
"Georgia is an amazing teacher, with a lot of knowledge and compassion. Iyengar is her passion. She teaches with love and care. She is a lovely beautiful soul with a big heart. The studio is at an amazing, gorgeous location in Colares. It is really worthwhile to come and practise here. I have been to many Iyengar teachers, but Georgia is one of my favorites!"— Karin Rill
"Wonderful. Great attention to detail is provided in the positions to maximize their benefit. Adjustments in the use of props are made to suit each persons unique body. The deliberate pace is a great benefit, causing you to develop strength and balance by holding the poses longer."— Joseph Mahon
"Yoga w/ Georgia was incredible. She's the type of master teacher that moves through a class seamlessly directing everyone - adapting to needs, but never losing a moment's time. I felt both cared for and pushed, the perfect combination of learning."— Tara Goulet
"I recently had a 3 day yoga retreat with Georgia and it was a wonderful experience. Set in a lovely calm and natural setting, the classes left me with renewed strength and increased knowledge about my body. I highly recommend Georgia and her yoga practice."— Susi Brydon
Georgia's Teaching Approach
With over 25 years of teaching experience across six countries, Georgia brings a wealth of knowledge and cultural understanding to her classes.
She has studied directly with the Iyengar family at RIMYI in Pune, India, ensuring authentic transmission of a yoga method distinguished by its depth and integrity.
Georgia's classes are known for their clarity, warmth, and attention to individual needs, creating an environment where all students can learn and grow safely.
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