About Big Island Yoga Center

Big Island Yoga Center, a non- profit corporation, 501(c)3, was founded by Iyengar certified teacher Darina Archer and has been offering yoga classes on the Big Island since 1989. Today we provide instruction by teachers trained in traditional Iyengar-style. In addition to beginning classes for students with little or no experience in yoga, several levels of classes are offered for experienced students.

Following Darina's departure, in 1995, Marcia Carman stepped in as the senior teacher. Using her talent as a former anthropology teacher and natural entrepreneurial skills, she developed BIYC into a thriving yoga center. Since her unexpected death in September 2007, BIYC continues to thrive under the leadership of the Board of Directors.

Our beautiful studio occupies the upper floor of an old plantation home with high-beamed ceilings, hardwood floors and windows (with forever views) on all four walls. We provide a full range of props, including rope walls and pelvic slings, for student use. The Big Island Yoga Center is located on the West side of the Island of Hawaii in the cool, upland town of Kealakekua (10 miles South of Kailua-Kona, the tourist center of the Island). For directions click here.