Discover Iyengar Yoga
Welcome to Iyengar Yoga (UK), the official home of Iyengar yoga in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Here you can find out more about why Iyengar yoga is one of the world’s most popular forms of yoga, and how it can benefit you – whatever your ability, age, health or body shape.
Search for a certified teacher or class near you, and browse classes, holidays, retreats and workshops.
Teachers and training
Iyengar yoga has a demanding training system which ensures the highest quality teaching. Teachers are skilled in adapting poses to suit individual students.
Teachers train for at least six years and complete regular professional development.
Iyengar yoga teachers are committed to sharing the method taught by the late B.K.S. Iyengar, one of the world’s most influential yoga masters, whose teaching was firmly rooted in the yoga philosophy of India.
Find a Group or Centre Near You
Discover Iyengar yoga studios and centres and connect with Iyengar yoga practitioners in your area
Find your local Iyengar yoga community in the UK and Ireland
Membership
All are welcome to join our community of members.
Members receive regular news and updates, our bi-annual magazine, discounts on yoga equipment, invitations to our conventions and online members’ events.
Latest Blog Posts
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OCTOBER THEME | Iyengar yoga for knee health
Each month we have a different theme to share with you some of the wisdom of Iyengar yoga and how our teachers can help you as students. In this post, we’ll explore how we can nurture knee health through awareness, safe movement, and practical routines, so your knees can serve you well, today, tomorrow, and… Read more
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Celebrating 100 Years of Lilian Biggs
On 20th September 2025, we pause to remember and celebrate the life of Lilian Biggs, who would have turned 100 years old this year. A beloved teacher and mentor Many of you will know Lilian, perhaps you attended one of her hugely popular classes, trained under her guidance, or were inspired by her tireless devotion to Iyengar… Read more
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Remembering BKS Iyengar
When BKS Iyengar died in 2014 at the age of 96, the ‘London Times’ devoted a two-page spread to his obituary, as did the ‘Times of India’ (no relation). He was certainly the best-known yogi around the globe. He was on the ‘Time Magazine’ USA’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world.… Read more
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To Prop or not to Prop
Props in yoga are essential tools that enhance practice, promote intuitive learning, and deepen understanding, allowing practitioners to develop skills and awareness in asana. Generally, we take “prop” to mean a material object such as a blanket, belt, brick, chair and so on. Sometimes “props” are manufactured specifically for use in an asana but commonly… Read more
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Practising Yoga and Challenging the Climate Crisis
Yoga has a valuable contribution to make in addressing climate change, the defining issue of our time, by inspiring us to shift away from unsustainable practices towards inclusive, green growth, conscious consumption, and more sustainable lifestyles. So said Amina Mohamed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, during the UN’s 2019 International Day of Yoga themed on ‘climate action’.… Read more
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Attention and engagement in yoga practice
In yoga practice, attention and engagement are crucial. As we progress, maintaining freshness and avoiding routine are key to genuine growth and understanding. We all take to yoga for our own diverse reasons; and although superficially we seem to be doing a similar practice when we attend classes, we pick up on aspects that appeal… Read more
