Teacher

Testimonials

Matthew is a brilliant yoga teacher. The atmosphere in his classes is calm and welcoming; his instructions are clear and precise, and he is always sensitive to participants’ limitations – a teacher you know you can trust with your safety and well-being. His many years of training and teaching give real confidence. The studio is spotlessly clean, well-equipped and airy. Could not recommend more highly.
Gillian

I've had many teachers over the years that I have been practising Yoga and Matthew is head and shoulders above others. Considerate, customised and friendly expert tuition across all levels of competence.
Steve

I have been practising yoga for over 50 years and Matthew is an outstanding teacher. His combination of an excellent teaching style and the ability to help individuals to reach their fitness potential is, whatever their level of expertise and age, unmatched. I cannot recommend him too highly and his warm and friendly approach makes his yoga sessions a pleasure to attend.
Ann

This is to recommend Matthew Greenfield as a yoga tutor. I have studied with him for years and find him superb – sensitive, compassionate, skilled, careful and completely professional. He is qualified to the highest level and has acquired an enormous amount of knowledge and experience over years. Impossible to find a better teacher.
Lorna

I have attended Matthew Greenfield's weekly Iyengar Yoga classes for the past 10 years and have been very impressed with him as a teacher and the facilities provided at his studio. He creates a very friendly atmosphere and helps us to participate and enjoy the classes. His classes have been extremely beneficial to me in maintaining movement and balance as I grow older with the added bonus of a "Feel-Good-Factor".
Penny

Matthew is a dedicated and knowledgeable Iyengar Yoga teacher who gives clear instruction and guidance to his students. I have been attending his classes for about ten years and have found Matthew to be committed to developing his own practice and supporting his students to do the same through his calm patient approach. Regular yoga practice builds strength and develops peace of mind. If you are looking for a new challenge, a new teacher or have always wanted to try yoga I highly recommend Matthew’s classes.
Tara

I can't recommend Matthew enough for really good quality yoga teaching. His years of knowledge and experience form the basis for interesting and inspiring classes which he tailors to meet everyone's requirements. Practising in a beautiful, airy, well-equipped yoga studio with its inherent sense of calm is also a bonus. It is a real pleasure to attend Matthew's classes, I always feel like I have learned something.
Rebecca

I really look forward to Matthew's classes and love his studio which is very well equipped and really comfortable to work in. He caters for all levels within the Iyengar tradition and teaches structured yet varied sessions which are engaging and inspiring.
Karen

I was a complete novice when I met Matthew for my first yoga session, but he made me feel instantly welcome and took my lack of ability in his stride. Four years later, it is one of the things I look forward to most in my week. His passion and love for yoga has certainly rubbed off on me - I can't believe how far I have progressed during that short time. The classes accommodate all ages and abilities and Matthew can even tailor individual poses to accommodate any pre-existing injuries that you may have. Each class is fun, varied, well thought out and with just the right amount of easy, moderate and challenging. He also has an excellent online platform. I can't recommend the Charlbury yoga studio highly enough.
James

I wouldn’t be without my weekly yoga classes with Matthew, they keep my body stronger, supple and are excellent for my overall wellbeing. I have been attending his classes for over 10 years and always learn something new. Matthew is excellent at explaining every move from your small toe to the top of your head. Every class is thoughtfully planned out, different and stimulating. His studio is a lovely welcoming space, and he has all the equipment too which is great because you don't have to take your own. I highly recommend going to Matthew and the Charlbury Yoga Studio.
Deborah

Matthew is a highly skilled and very considerate yoga teacher. Strongly recommended for anyone wanting to do yoga - whatever your level of experience. Also when you have an injury or an illness (like Parkinson's), Matthew is very good in showing  you what you can do to improve your condition.
Saskia

I have enjoyed and benefitted from Matthew's classes for 5 years. He is very knowledgeable and experienced, with a calm, kind manner which makes learning and practising a pleasure. Matthew encourages us with clear instruction, demonstration and clever use of the equipment in his studio. In the Summer we enjoy the fresh air, the sounds of birdsong and sometimes the church bells while we work. After the class I feel as if my body has unravelled as well as grown stronger and I always sleep well that night.
Miranda

Matthew Greenfield is a knowledgeable and responsive teacher. His small classes mean that he is able to cater for individual needs whilst still following a clearly planned Iyengar approach, which has an approriate amount of challenge. I've practiced with Matthew for 10 years and always look forward to his classes, whether in his well equiped studio or in recent times online.
Harriet

Having moved from Kent where I had attended regular classes for 15 years I thought it would be difficult to find another good teacher. Fortunately I found Matthew on the Iyengar yoga site and was extremely grateful. I have now been attending his classes, both in the studio (pre Covid) and latterly on Zoom which I have really enjoyed for the past 3 years. He is both professional and friendly and would never force anybody to undertake a pose which they found difficult. 
I am glad to say that we are now back in his studio, which has been wonderfully refurbished, within the current Government guidelines but still people can attend on zoom if they feel uncomfortable meeting in person. The people attending his classes are also very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend attending Matthew’s classes.
Pam