Hazel Faithfull

I have been going to Hazel's classes regularly for 12 years now and I think she is an excellent teacher and her classes are welcoming and inclusive. I like the way Hazel tailors a class to the abilities of the peopke attending, offering stronger poses for people who want to push themselves, but suggesting easier asanas for people who require them. I have learned a lot about yoga and meditation with Hazel and would thoroughly recommend her as a teacher, for beginners and also for people looking to deepen their practice.

I have been attending yoga classes with Hazel for three years now. I had limited experience of yoga when I started but Hazel has helped me develop my practice. She is careful and attentive in the way she teaches and allows for all levels of ability. She maintains a balance between helping students correct and improve their yoga while keeping the class entertaining and varied. Her style of teaching is very open and welcoming. As a relative novice I felt comfortable and at ease. Lessons are very well paced - challenging at times offering opportunities to develop in each lesson, but equally never leaving you feeling you need to push too far. I would have no hesitation in recommending Hazel and her classes as relaxed and confidence building approach to yoga.

I have been practising yoga for 5 years, mainly with Iyengar teachers. I joined one of Hazel's classes for people with some experience of yoga about a year ago, and thoroughly enjoy her teaching. She always makes sure that poses are introduced with alternatives for participants who wish to take their practice more gently or to move with more vigour. I enjoy her use of working in pairs, something that I do not get in other classes.

I have spent the last year on Hazel Faithfull's British Wheel of Yoga Foundation course and I'm really rather surprised to see a couple of negative comments on her Google reviews. I have spent many hours doing yoga with Hazel and have found her to be both professional and knowledgeable about so many aspects of yoga and it’s teachings. She is a kind and compassionate person who definitely has “enriched” the lives of the students she has taught and I can assure you that she is a qualified British Wheel of Yoga Teacher. In my opinion, these comments are not in the heart of a true Yogi. I will be attending further classes with Hazel Faithfull and I encourage you all to do the same. You won’t be disappointed.

I have been attending Hazel's classes for more than 2 years. I have been doing Iyengar yoga since the late 1970's, attended courses at the Iyengar Centre in Maida Vale, London and was taught by some of Iyengar's leading teachers. Hazel is an extremely good teacher, her instructions are articulate and fluent, she looks after people of varying abilities and she has a loyal following of students who have been attending her classes for many years. Highly recommended.

I joined Hazel's beginner class in September last year, and am definitely seeing the benefits. She is a super teacher and I was particularly impressed by the way she manages a mixed ability class, so that beginners, those with more experience, and anyone with particular health issues all benefit alike.

I started attending Hazel's classes a month ago having had some yoga experience in the past, but had not been practicing in the last year, I have thoroughly enjoyed the sessions so far. Hazel's class is very friendly and all inclusive. The class is varied every week which I love and there are always challenges or easier options explained. I have been particularly enjoying the relaxation at the end of class which is something that I have struggled with in the past. The addition of aromatherapy and thought provoking readings has been lovely too. Thank you Hazel :-)

I’ve attended Hazel’s yoga classes since autumn 2006. I’ve also taken the 60-hour Wheel of Yoga Foundation course 1 with her. She is knowledgeable and professional. Her own continuing professional development continually feeds back into her teaching and she is always careful to explain new thinking about the asanas, and to offer modifications to suit all levels. But above all this, Hazel brings her lovely warm personality to her teaching. I highly recommend her classes.

I was lucky to attend The British Wheel of Yoga foundation course run by Hazel in 2018. Having enjoyed Yoga over the last 14 years i wanted to gain a deeper understanding of what Yoga was really all about. Hazel inspired, informed and cared passionately throughout the course and i thoroughly enjoyed the experience, i learned so much. Fantastic venue also. Thank you Hazel.

I found Hazel when I moved to Oxford. It is wonderful to find a Hatha Yoga teacher, as they are quite a scarce group. Returning to yoga after a long break has been a great joy, and Hazel tailors everything to the individuals within her class. I can feel the improvement already.