Teachers at the BKS Iyengar Yoga Centre, Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Teachers at the Centre

Meet David Jacobs, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher with 30+ of experience who takes a non-traditional approach to the practice. Unlike the strict and methodical reputation of Iyengar yoga, David focuses on the playful and experimental side of yoga, often incorporating jumping and surprising prop usage in his classes. His greatest joy is challenging and dismantling negative beliefs about oneself in his students.

David Jacobs is a Senior Intermediate III Iyengar Yoga teacher has been activley practicing and teaching for 30+ years. He has studied under BKS Iyengar and his daughter Geeta in India and founded the BKS Iyengar Yoga Centre in South Africa. Although he no longer teaches public classes, he conducts workshops and retreats at the centre in Oudtshoorn and is part of the BKS Iyengar Institute's teachers' training program. David has experience in teaching classes for all levels and those with injuries or medical conditions. He is also a co-author of many online practice guides.

David Jacobs

Jürgen Meusel

Jürgen Meusel, the co-founder and owner of BKS Iyengar Yoga Centre in Oudtshoorn, played a crucial role in the success the center for many years. Unfortunately, Jürgen passed away in November 2020, but his dedication and support to David and his yoga discipline will always be remembered. David will continue to teach in Jürgen's memory to keep his legacy alive.

Abhijata, Guruji and Geetaji