Manchester and District Iyengar Yoga

10/11/2025

So many members shared this wonderful article with us today...

'She shows me a dog-eared and disintegrating book, cello taped at the spine from overuse, called Light on Yoga: over 200 postures and 14 breathing exercises described in detail, by BKS Iyengar"

Dorothea Barron maintains a fitness regime many half her age would struggle with – and says she feels as sprightly as she did at 16

10/11/2025

Over the next couple of weeks, Women’s Health Class will explore variations of Upashraya Baddha Konasana (Supported Bound Angle Pose).

This is a deeply restorative, supported version of Baddha Konasana, where the back, head, and thighs rest on props such as a bolster, blankets, or blocks. The body opens without effort, and the breath becomes quiet and steady.

Key Benefits for Women
• Gently opens the chest and groins, improving posture and ease of breathing.
• Calms the nerves and balances hormones; soothes PMS and menopausal symptoms.
• Reduces fatigue and anxiety by activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
• Improves circulation to the pelvic and abdominal organs, supporting reproductive health.
• Relieves menstrual and pelvic discomfort, allowing a natural downward flow.

It's the start of a new block of classes. Come and join this one, every Tuesday, 10:15am with

07/11/2025

It is the nearly the second week in November already and we have so much to tell you. MDIY has been alive with events and special guests, read on - https://mailchi.mp/d2be7b78ebe1/letsummerin134kingstreetjuly-17457080

04/11/2025

Great to see you Lindsay and so glad you enjoyed the weekend.

03/11/2025

Our complete beginners 10 week course starts next week on Thursday 13th November. This is a great chance to start yoga from the beginning with a group of like minded people in the same situation.
We offer this course to everyone for £70. You'll learn all the basics you need to know about yoga and to start your yoga practice journey. Would you like to join a great new group?
Either book in, https://manchesteriyengaryoga.org.uk/events/foundation-10-2025-11-13/ -event-booking-form
Or email us with any questions at all.
Or ring us.
clare@mdiiy.org.uk

02/11/2025

What a wonderful weekend of learning and connection at MDIY!
A huge thank you to Hermann for his clear, precise, and inspiring teaching throughout our Anatomy Workshop.
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a thoughtful and energising weekend. 💚

02/11/2025

💫 An inspiring weekend at MDIY learning all about anatomy with Hermann!
Great to have so many of our therapy team together, and, of course, we couldn’t resist a group photo! 💫

01/11/2025

What a great team of volunteers getting everything set up for the big group we've got studying with us this weekend. Looking at the anatomy of the spine and trunk last night we practiced a range of Asana such as supra padangustasana 1 & 2 and trikonasana without putting our hand on the leg. Jatara parivartanasana and so on. All to feel which muscles supported the movements which muscles stretched and contracted.

29/10/2025

Hello everyone, we have two last minute places for our weekend with Hermann Traitteur, author of Yoga Asana Anatomy. This is a live in person weekend at MDIY where we will be looking at Yoga and the Digestive, Circulatory, Respiratory, Nervous systems with Hermann. The timings are:
Friday 31st Oct - 6 - 8pm
Saturday 1st Nov - 10-1 and 2-430pm
Sunday 2nd Nov - 9-11 - 11.30-130pm
Please note the timings of the breaks may vary.

However we can also make two previous recordings available to you, both 3 hours long, the whole package for this for members is £160 or non members £210.

If you just want to attend the live weekend, £120 members, non members also welcome. This is a fantastic last minute opportunity to join a great group of people to study with Hermann.

Get in touch with Clare, clare@mdiiy.org.uk or 07747 200411

29/10/2025

The National Iyengar Yoga convention 2026 is open for booking!
https://iyengaryoga.org.uk/birjoo-mehta-convention-2026/
This convention is a chance to get together with fellow Iyengar yoga friends from around the country and beyond. Everyone is welcome, the event is for everyone who likes Iyengar yoga. Not just the teachers. Birjoo is a great friend of Manchester and District Iyengar yoga. He's visited many times and stayed with us. You might remember last time he came we even had to book the Town Hall as soon many people wanted to come. So we hope you'll join us at the convention in May 2026.

2026 IY(UK) CONVENTION WITH BIRJOO MEHTA Saturday 23 – Monday 25 May, 2026 REGISTRATION Saturday, 23 May, 10:00AM FIRST DAY Saturday 23 May, Class begins 12:00PM FINAL DAY Monday 25 May, Class ends by 1:00PM Booking is open Reserve your place now. Concession places available. Find details on the b...

27/10/2025

Do you want to try level 3 poses with the fabulous level 3 teacher Debbie Bartholomew? Tonight folks, you can try mula bhandasana just for fun!
715pm-9.15pm live, every Monday night with Debbie! Drop ins are welcome. We have loads of room!

26/10/2025

You're up, you're awake as you're reading this. So why not come and join Colin at yoga this morning at 9.30am in a warm toasty yoga hall with all the equipment provided. What's stopping you? Remember if it's the first time you're visiting us, the first class is free!