Iyengar Yoga Maida Vale, London

BKS Iyengar Centenary T-shirts
This year the yoga community is celebrating 100 years since B.K.S. Iyengar's birth. We have in stock a selection of organic cotton t-shirts with our very own IYIMV commissioned '100 Years' logo. Available to buy from the IYIMV reception whilst stocks last. #bksiyengar #centenarycelebrations #100years #theinstitute @ Iyengar Yoga Institute, Maida Vale, London

IYIMV General Workshop with Kate Rathod
Yoga workshops are a chance to work more deeply on your practice. They are longer than regular classes so you have time to explore postures in more detail and focus on specific teaching points.
• For students with at least two years or more of regular Iyengar yoga practice.

Yoga Intervention on Fear of Falling and Balance in Older Adults

Good News! The latest edition of our Institute Journal, Dipika is now available at reception. We're sure you will agree that Dipika editors Korinna Pilafidis-Williams and Sarah McCarthy have done an exceptional job on this 2018 centenary edition. ----------------------------------------- ---------------
Meaning of Dipika - It is the Sanskrit word for light, lamp, flame, torch, illustrator, illuminating, as well as torch bearer. ----------------------------------------- -------...-------
Thanks to everyone who contributed to design, content and production of Dipika 🙏
#100years #bksiyengar #dipika
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Yog Tapasvi Iyengar - The play, a biopic of BKS Iyengar, presents the teachings and interesting incidents from Guruji's life on stage now in Pune. Directed by Sanjay Pendse.

IYIMV Summer Timetable

IYIMV Manouso Manos Workshop 2018 - Booking Now Open!
Manouso Manos began his studies with BKS Iyengar in 1976 and is one of only two teachers worldwide to hold the Advanced Senior certificate. He served as chairperson of the first international Iyengar yoga convention in 1984 and has almost forty years of personal practice. He is based in San Francisco at The Abode of Iyengar Yoga and will be in Maida Vale for his annual visit this September! --------------------------------...------ ------------------------------------- Tuesday 4 September 2.00 – 5.00pm Members £40 / Non-members £44
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The Institute will be closed next week for essential maintenance work from Monday 6 August to Friday 10 August.
Please also note that Westminster Council will be carrying out road resurfacing from 6 August for ten days which will prevent vehicle access to Randolph Avenue.
For up to date class information see our live timetable.

Kate Rathod - Kate started her yoga practice here at Maida Vale back in 1996 on an Introduction to Iyengar Yoga Course. She went on to become one of our teachers and now holds her Senior Intermediate Level 1 certification.
----------------------------------------- ----------------- IYIMV General Level Workshop Friday 14 September... Members £30 / Non-members £33 Book your place on 020 7624 3080
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An Interview with Uday Bhosale - This interview first appeared in the 2016 issue of the Iyengar Yoga Institute magazine, Dipika.
* Uday will be returning to Maida Vale for a weekend of workshops this September! Call 02076243080 to reserve your place.

IYIMV Uday Bhosale General and Intermediate Workshops
Uday spent fifteen years studying, assisting and teaching at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune with the Iyengar family. In addition to teaching the Childrens, Beginners and Intermediate classes at RIMYI, he assisted in Geeta Iyengar’s medical classes. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of the best!

The Iyengar Yoga Institute Teachers ❤
#bksiyengar #100years #theinstituteteachers #gurupurnima

Guruji Commemoration with Penny Chaplin
Penny first met BKS Iyengar in 1971 when he was teaching in London and became one of his direct students. In the official obituary she wrote for him she noted that ‘throughout history there have been individuals whose achievements leave a positive mark across the entire world. B.K.S. Iyengar (1918-2014) was such a person.’
This will be a General Level event for students with two or more years of regular Iyengar yoga practice led by Penn...y Chaplin.
*Booking now open to IYIMV Members
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Our beautiful pregnancy class ladies enjoying the post class tea and chat 🌞
IYIMV Pregnancy Yoga with Harshini Wikramanayake Sunday 3.00 - 4.30pm... #pregnancyyoga #iyengaryoga #theinstitute #harshiniwikramanayake
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Ofra Graham - Date for your diary! Ofra will be hosting THIS SUNDAY Intermediate Pop-up Class. After dedicating years to sports Ofra did her teacher training with Silvia Prescott and started teaching Iyengar Yoga in 2000. She has been to Pune on nine occasions to study with the Iyengar family and holds the Senior Intermediate Level 2 teaching certificate. ----------------------------------------- ----------- IYIMV Intermediate Pop-up Sunday 22 July (2.30-4.30pm)... This is a drop-in class so no need to book in advance. More IYIMV Pop-up dates to be announced later in the year. #iyimvpopups #ofragraham #iyengaryoga #centenarycelebrations #dropin #londonyogaevents
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Made any plans for August?
An inspirational story of courage, caution and perseverance and humor. Garth's one person show, Looking For Lightening - in celebration of the hundredth year since the birth of B.K.S. Iyengar - will be a highlight of The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This piece has been created to raise awareness and provide hope of living well with multiple sclerosis. #edfringe #garthmclean #100years
... * Garth will be teaching specialist workshops at IYIMV in October.
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Without a doubt the best yoga school in London. Friendly, approachable, highly experienced and knowledgable teachers, beautiful bright studios, and great students. Highly recommended! :)

The teaching is exceptionally good. Deep, subtle, inspiring. And very approachable and open, don't be afraid to try it if you are at all hesitant.

The teacher was very patient and attentive, helping me with words and actions. Recommended to those seeking to develop

Some of the finest yoga instructors in this part of the world!!!!

One of the most special centres I have encountered. Yoga with great atmosphere and professional teachers. I have personally experienced Barbara Norvell giving me dedicated attention and considering my abilities and needs in the yoga class. Highly recommended!

Lovely morning spent here! I popped in for a quick class as I had a pit stop in London before travelling up and down the country, well worth a visit �

Judy Lynn was great at the Introduction to Yoga course! Definately made me look forward to beginners classes now!

I have been attending this wonderful studio for 9 years. I feel at home very much and the teaching is beyond excellent.

Brilliant! Best teachers & energy of any yoga centre I've been to.

Awesome classes & calm atmosphere :) thank you for helping me with my back. Teacher was clear with her explanation, nothing too verbose (not that that is bad always, just it can be distracting) & I felt her adjustments were precise too :)

Without a doubt the best yoga school in London. Friendly, approachable, highly experienced and knowledgable teachers, beautiful bright studios, and great students. Highly recommended! :)

The teaching is exceptionally good. Deep, subtle, inspiring. And very approachable and open, don't be afraid to try it if you are at all hesitant.

The teacher was very patient and attentive, helping me with words and actions. Recommended to those seeking to develop

Some of the finest yoga instructors in this part of the world!!!!

One of the most special centres I have encountered. Yoga with great atmosphere and professional teachers. I have personally experienced Barbara Norvell giving me dedicated attention and considering my abilities and needs in the yoga class. Highly recommended!

Lovely morning spent here! I popped in for a quick class as I had a pit stop in London before travelling up and down the country, well worth a visit �

Judy Lynn was great at the Introduction to Yoga course! Definately made me look forward to beginners classes now!

I have been attending this wonderful studio for 9 years. I feel at home very much and the teaching is beyond excellent.

Brilliant! Best teachers & energy of any yoga centre I've been to.

Awesome classes & calm atmosphere :) thank you for helping me with my back. Teacher was clear with her explanation, nothing too verbose (not that that is bad always, just it can be distracting) & I felt her adjustments were precise too :)