"Taking classes with Gwi-Seok has fundamentally changed the way that I understand yoga. Gwi-Seok's teaching merges intellectual understanding, physical skill, and spiritual practice in a way that is always grounded in deep respect for the Iyengar tradition. Gwi-Seok has helped me understand my own mind and body as one unified whole, and she has taught me radical self care as an intimate practice of revolutionary love. Her classes are inclusive and nonjudgmental, and her individualized care addresses the complex needs of each student. I thoroughly recommend the Badass Yoga Nun. Her teaching is a sacred gift to her community." - Sarah (Detroit)
"Gwi-Seok's teaching is precise, articulate, and deep. Her instruction is interspersed with interesting sidenotes, thought-provoking philosophy readings and teachings, and sometimes a few giggles. My study with her has deepened my understanding of and respect for the power of yoga and inspired me to delve into and maintain my home practice. I have gained so much and am full of gratitude." - Leah (Detroit)
"Gwi-Seok was our teacher-in-residence for 2 weeks. Her impact on our studio is still deeply felt. Gwi-Seok's knowledge and approach is both wise, compassionate and completely refreshing. She brings an incredibly important perspective to our Iyengar Yoga practice that is unique! My students felt she encouraged them to think in new ways, inspiring many "a-ha" moments. We cannot wait to have her back!"
- Heather (Berkeley, CA)
"Gwi-Seok is one of my most favorite teachers. She is real, kind, passionate, and always thoroughly prepared. She accepts all. She is a purist in the Iyengar way, always incorporating the philosophy with asana and pranayama. I appreciate the complete effort she gives each and every day.. She is superb at everything she does." - Tricia (Milwaukee)
"Gwi-Seok is an exceptional yoga teacher. Her teaching style is clear, articulate, creative, intelligent, generous, challenging and fun. Iyengar yoga has helped deepen my practice by challenging me to focus inward and to let go of ego." - Christine (Milwaukee)
"Gwi-Seok respects the body conditions of every participant. If something doesn't work for me, she finds the right solution so I can still do the pose. When I do yoga with her, I feel very focused. The way she shows the pose and describes what I should do is easy to understand. Iyengar Yoga helps me feel everything in my body and makes me want to practice more. Tensions go away. Sometimes I feel very asymmetrical, which I wasn't aware of before. Gwi-Seok is my favorite Yoga teacher. I have been to some classes with different teachers, but never felt as comfortable as at Iyengar Yoga Detroit." - Jennifer (Berlin, Germany)
"Yoga with Gwi-Seok is awesome! She is warm and kind; patient and experienced. She is also refreshingly lighthearted and makes the experience fun and accessible for all in the room. I am a newbie to Iyengar Yoga Detroit and I love stretching on the rope wall and the space that I feel being allowed to open up inside my body, especially my shoulders." - Halima (Detroit)
"I've taken classes on and off for the past 15 years with Gwi-Seok. She was one of my first teachers. I initially came to her classes because she was compassionate enough to allow me to come for free; I was young, broke, and emotionally fragile. However, I continued to take classes with her over the years, and eventually did my own teacher training under her because of her style of teaching. On a practical level, she is incredibly knowledgeable in how to safely guide the body in and out of asana, as well as how to deeply work while holding asana. This knowledge has come from her unwavering commitment to yoga through what must be by this point thousands of hours of practice. But what I truly love about Gwi-Seok's teachings is her ability to bring humor and the most incredible array of metaphors into her teachings. She teaches you how yoga is not simply about the body, but about life. The only thing that has ever stopped me from coming to her classes is a very long physical distance.
"Compared with other yoga styles I've taken, the awareness of one's body that comes with Iyengar Yoga is unparalleled. Gwi-Seok takes you from having only gross muscle control and awareness, to feeling the deeper, subtler layers of the body. Over time I found I was able to access, deepen, widen, and control areas of my body I never thought were possible." - Lynn (Seoul, South Korea)
"Gwi-Seok is a very inspiring teacher. She knows the method and how to develop it to let the practitioner maximize one's ability. Moreover, she knows what to emphasize and prioritize, so that students get best results even in a short time. The class with her answered questions which had confused me for a long time, and let me gain confidence in myself, so it was priceless for me. I felt that my yoga practice improved after study with her." - Luie (Seoul, South Korea)
"When I was pregnant, I cherished Gwi-Seok's Iyengar Yoga class, which helped in stress relief and agility. She was patient and challenged me mentally and physically to stretch. She offered personalized attention that honored my body and its specific needs, both in pace and form. I would describe the class as invigorating and Gwi-Seok's energy as generous and highly present, alert with big flow and a high wave to surf its awesomeness." - Michelle (Detroit)
"I would describe Gwi-Seok's teaching as very insightful and accurate, with an excellent ability to teach to each student in the class. Her teaching has allowed me to go deeper into my practice, become a certified Iyengar teacher and find the true purpose of yoga (unification of body, mind and spirit). She embodies the whole package!" - Jean (Milwaukee)
"Gwi-Seok's teaching is precise, articulate, and deep. Her instruction is interspersed with interesting sidenotes, thought-provoking philosophy readings and teachings, and sometimes a few giggles. My study with her has deepened my understanding of and respect for the power of yoga and inspired me to delve into and maintain my home practice. I have gained so much and am full of gratitude." - Leah (Detroit)
"Gwi-Seok was our teacher-in-residence for 2 weeks. Her impact on our studio is still deeply felt. Gwi-Seok's knowledge and approach is both wise, compassionate and completely refreshing. She brings an incredibly important perspective to our Iyengar Yoga practice that is unique! My students felt she encouraged them to think in new ways, inspiring many "a-ha" moments. We cannot wait to have her back!"
- Heather (Berkeley, CA)
"Gwi-Seok is one of my most favorite teachers. She is real, kind, passionate, and always thoroughly prepared. She accepts all. She is a purist in the Iyengar way, always incorporating the philosophy with asana and pranayama. I appreciate the complete effort she gives each and every day.. She is superb at everything she does." - Tricia (Milwaukee)
"Gwi-Seok is an exceptional yoga teacher. Her teaching style is clear, articulate, creative, intelligent, generous, challenging and fun. Iyengar yoga has helped deepen my practice by challenging me to focus inward and to let go of ego." - Christine (Milwaukee)
"Gwi-Seok respects the body conditions of every participant. If something doesn't work for me, she finds the right solution so I can still do the pose. When I do yoga with her, I feel very focused. The way she shows the pose and describes what I should do is easy to understand. Iyengar Yoga helps me feel everything in my body and makes me want to practice more. Tensions go away. Sometimes I feel very asymmetrical, which I wasn't aware of before. Gwi-Seok is my favorite Yoga teacher. I have been to some classes with different teachers, but never felt as comfortable as at Iyengar Yoga Detroit." - Jennifer (Berlin, Germany)
"Yoga with Gwi-Seok is awesome! She is warm and kind; patient and experienced. She is also refreshingly lighthearted and makes the experience fun and accessible for all in the room. I am a newbie to Iyengar Yoga Detroit and I love stretching on the rope wall and the space that I feel being allowed to open up inside my body, especially my shoulders." - Halima (Detroit)
"I've taken classes on and off for the past 15 years with Gwi-Seok. She was one of my first teachers. I initially came to her classes because she was compassionate enough to allow me to come for free; I was young, broke, and emotionally fragile. However, I continued to take classes with her over the years, and eventually did my own teacher training under her because of her style of teaching. On a practical level, she is incredibly knowledgeable in how to safely guide the body in and out of asana, as well as how to deeply work while holding asana. This knowledge has come from her unwavering commitment to yoga through what must be by this point thousands of hours of practice. But what I truly love about Gwi-Seok's teachings is her ability to bring humor and the most incredible array of metaphors into her teachings. She teaches you how yoga is not simply about the body, but about life. The only thing that has ever stopped me from coming to her classes is a very long physical distance.
"Compared with other yoga styles I've taken, the awareness of one's body that comes with Iyengar Yoga is unparalleled. Gwi-Seok takes you from having only gross muscle control and awareness, to feeling the deeper, subtler layers of the body. Over time I found I was able to access, deepen, widen, and control areas of my body I never thought were possible." - Lynn (Seoul, South Korea)
"Gwi-Seok is a very inspiring teacher. She knows the method and how to develop it to let the practitioner maximize one's ability. Moreover, she knows what to emphasize and prioritize, so that students get best results even in a short time. The class with her answered questions which had confused me for a long time, and let me gain confidence in myself, so it was priceless for me. I felt that my yoga practice improved after study with her." - Luie (Seoul, South Korea)
"When I was pregnant, I cherished Gwi-Seok's Iyengar Yoga class, which helped in stress relief and agility. She was patient and challenged me mentally and physically to stretch. She offered personalized attention that honored my body and its specific needs, both in pace and form. I would describe the class as invigorating and Gwi-Seok's energy as generous and highly present, alert with big flow and a high wave to surf its awesomeness." - Michelle (Detroit)
"I would describe Gwi-Seok's teaching as very insightful and accurate, with an excellent ability to teach to each student in the class. Her teaching has allowed me to go deeper into my practice, become a certified Iyengar teacher and find the true purpose of yoga (unification of body, mind and spirit). She embodies the whole package!" - Jean (Milwaukee)
