Polly Realf

I contacted Polly after surgery and treatment for Ovarian Cancer left me with lymphedema of the legs. I was searching for something that would help me with this persistent fluid build-up. I guess I was looking for something physical but what I found was both the excellent teachings of Iyengar Yoga and an understanding of how the human body works. Also I have gained what I call 'my new way of life'. For the first time, I am able to control stress and live in each moment.

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I feel very privileged to have Polly in Hervey Bay. The approach and teaching is in group, but the guidance is very personal. Each student can achieve their best and progress. I really enjoy the spiritual debt of Polly's teachings.

I recently spent a week-long retreat at Hervey Bay School of Iyengar Yoga. My expectations were high, but nothing prepared me for the experience and teachings of Polly Realf. If I could chose one stand out piece of wisdom of her experience, it would be' Di, talk to your right knee'. I had never noticed prior to this sugestion that i had a 'lazy knee' .
So now i talk to it every day in my practice and also thanks to Polly, I can headstand. Her philosophy talks were informative and straight from the heart.
Thank you Polly

I have just completed a three day intensive course with Polly. I have my own daily practice and I did expect corrections in my poses. But what I didn't expect was a whole new level of personal understanding both in my body and my mind. As Polly spoke I resonated with her expectation of pushing myself beyond what I thought I could do. Questioning why my body has to be limited. And by doing this I have opened up pathways and realisations that I have not been able to achieve on my own. I would recommend the school of yoga to anyone who feels they need more in life.

Polly is a pragmatic, thoughtful and confident teacher. She has provided a structured and balanced program of teaching over many years. My personal experience of having health issues was that she was able adapt her teaching to enable me to take part in all aspects of class work safely and confidently. I recommend her without hesitation to you.

When I met Polly I was practising yoga by my own for many years, suddenly I realised how much important is the experience from an exceptional teacher correcting you making you feel reknowing about your own experience. Just great!! I hope to be there to continuing with the classes, I miss them like water!!