The Iyengar Yoga Center of the Lehigh Valley

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.

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.

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 :)

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!

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.