Client Experiences With Amanda Fawcett’s Yoga

Student experiences offer the truest picture of what Amanda Fawcett Yoga is all about. These testimonials reflect the growth, healing, and connection our community cultivates together 

Amanda introduced me to yoga before the pandemic, and I’ve been attending her weekly classes regularly for over three and a half years. What stands out most in her teaching is the deep understanding of how the body works. She pays close attention to what may seem like small, insignificant details — but these subtle cues make a huge difference to posture, muscle engagement, and the overall effect on the body.

Amanda treats the body as an integrated, self-regulating system that needs care, awareness, and gentle adjustment. Through her extensive knowledge, intuition, observation, and attention to detail, she has an incredible ability to “read” the body — responding to its signals and making the smallest yet most meaningful adjustments. I see this as her natural gift, refined by years of practice, study, and a genuine passion for what she does.

She is never idle or resting on past achievements. Always evolving, Amanda brings fresh insight and energy to every class. No two sessions are ever the same — she’s constantly learning, exploring, and implementing new ideas. I’m always learning from her, and I consider myself very lucky to have her not only as my yoga teacher, but as a presence in my life.

Amanda is an inspiring, exceptional teacher and a truly remarkable person — a real-life superwoman. - Victoria

I’ve been attending one-to-one yoga sessions with Amanda Fawcett as part of my recovery from long Covid, and the experience has been invaluable. Amanda is attentive, adapting sessions to meet my capabilities and needs on the day. Her genuine care and thoughtful guidance create a supportive environment that has helped me regain my physical movement and flexibility. The only challenge is that Daisy her gentle whippet does a more natural downward dog than me!  - Long Covid Student

Amanda is an expert yoga teacher and kind and patient; she always takes into account each person’s health issues and physical limitations. Her focus is not just on doing the postures but on doing them correctly and safely — she offers variations and modifications, so no one risks injury. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming and positive, and I can recommend her lessons wholeheartedly.

- Kerstin 

I have been doing yoga for over 30 years and have had a few different teachers during that time. Mandy’s skill as a teacher is phenomenal. She has huge knowledge and an innate perception of the body which allows her to help each of her students individually. She shows how the smallest and most subtle adjustments can change the feel of the positions, helping you move your own body with more confidence and achieve a balance which you had thought wasn’t possible.

Mandy’s classes are full lightness, humour and fun. 

I highly recommend anyone to join her - Sylvia

I’ve dipped in and out of yoga classes over the years, never quite finding a lasting connection. After a traumatic birth, a neighbour encouraged me to try a local class — and that’s when I met Mandy. This experience was unlike any other. There was no pressure to perform or "achieve" postures — just gentle guidance, breath, and presence. To an outsider, it may have looked like we were doing very little, but for me, it was deeply healing.

Lying over a back arch for the first time was terrifying. Having suffered a prolapse, I had completely disconnected from my pelvis and pelvic floor — a response to trauma. Mandy held space for me with such care and compassion that I felt safe enough to let go. Tears came, but so did strength. Her classes helped me reconnect with my body, release pain, and begin to heal from the inside out.

Working with Mandy has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. She offers yoga in its most simple, authentic, and powerful form. I trusted her with my vulnerability, and I recommend her wholeheartedly — whether you're a beginner or an experienced yogi seeking something deeper. She meets you where you are, and gently helps you discover the rest.

I continue to be her student and am endlessly grateful for her guidance - Charlotte 

Mandy is one of the best yoga instructors I've ever had. She always senses how we are feeling and adapts the class accordingly, she is so attentive and ensures that everyone is getting the postures right and getting all the benefits from the practice. I notice a huge difference in my strength and energy levels when I attend her class consistently. I would highly recommend her!  - Tainah de Paul  

I have been practicing yoga with Mandy for a few years - she is INCREDIBLE. Mandy is such a fantastic teacher because she listens to everyone's issues and niggles and will adapt a class around it on the spot. We have also had pregnant women in the class and she is always able to modify movements to suit them. Her practice is very inclusive and non-judgmental. I am a runner and very inflexible. I was nervous about starting yoga because I felt embarrassed about my limited range of movement, but I have never felt uncomfortable in Mandy's class. I find that with Mandy's regular classes I get stronger, and less injury prone. Mandy's classes are often tough, but achievable and very rewarding. She is an inspirational human and am proud that she has become not only my yoga teacher but my friend. Cannot recommend enough!  -  Anneka Dew  

Amanda is such a fantastic yoga teacher. Whether you arrive to her class in pain, for exercise or for a bit of an emotional lift, she caters for it all. I didn’t realise what a positive impact yoga would have on my happiness, calming stress levels and general health and wellbeing until I joined Amanda’s classes. She is kind, empathetic and very inclusive to ensure everyone feels welcome and relaxed in her class. I love Amanda’s hands on approach to ensure that everyone is getting into postures correctly to avoid injury. My only regret is not joining Amanda’s classes sooner. She really is a fabulous yogi and you won’t find anyone better. - Laura Cochrane  

 Amanda is a skilled and compassionate yoga teacher. Her group classes are always welcoming, and I leave feeling better both physically and mentally. She has an attentive approach, offering individual adjustments that recognise where you are at on the day. Highly recommend! - Orla

With compassion and educated talent Mandy has a skill of tailoring her yoga classes for each individual attending. Her knowledge and experience show through in her ability to adapt on the spot to a variety of needs and yoga levels. I have taken both class and private sessions with Mandy and am always so grateful for the energy put in all I get from the time so well spent. - Alyssa Fought  

I had the pleasure of learning yoga with Mandy for a couple of years, where I was introduced to many new postures. My confidence really grew with Mandy's eloquent direction and supportive teaching style. I remember when I first started using a back-arch block and I was like "noooope, not happening!", as my chest and shoulders were so tight. It was amazing to gently explore this and discover my own areas of tension and holding, and then feel progress happening, allowing and letting go. A lot of what Mandy brought to the class carried over to my day to day off the yoga mat too, as there were subtle but deep observations that she shared in each lesson that often really resonated with me. Mandy really built my confidence and deepened my practice, of which I'm so grateful for - even to this day, thank you, Mandy! - Briony Gunson