The Iyengar Yoga Studio, East Finchley

Fran (who teaches the 9.30 Wednesday morning class at the Studio) makes yoga shorts using beautiful hand-printed fabrics she has bought in India. As fans of the famous 'Pune pants' know, these are brilliant for asana practice especially in warm weather. To see a sample of the fabrics Fran uses, and to order, go to: http://www.frannixon.com/index.html

TEACHING YOGA TO CHILDREN: NOVEMBER WORKSHOP WITH UDAY AND KORINNA
On 4 November 2018, Uday and Korinna are running a workshop on teaching yoga to children. Both have taught children for many years - Uday in Pune at the Ramamani Institute and Korinna at Maida Vale. All proceeds from this event are being donated to the Happiness Again project that helps Syrian children who have been traumatised by war.
... https://chuffed.org/project/help-syrian-c hildren-smile-again
If you are interested in this workshop please email info@tiys.co.uk to let us know including 'Teaching yoga to children' in the email subject line.
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Florence cleaning the Studio. Patanjali waiting for his International Yoga Day polish, and afterwards looking quite pleased. We don't often see his beautiful back body... In case you haven't heard, Geetaji is giving a talk tonight that is being streamed live from Pune. 6.00pm Indian time (plus 5.30 hours for UK I think). hhtps://www.facebook.com/pg/IyengarYogash raya/posts/

Good Friday - Uday has decided to run his 11.30 Intermediate class as usual....

The Studio is closed for Easter. Last classes Thursday 29 March; starting again on Tuesday 3rd April

Any Iyengar Yoga teachers who need to update their First Aid Certificate in 2018, we are running a course on 18 February 11.30 to 6.30. There are a few places left - contact info@tiys.co.uk if you are interested.

Another reminder that we are holding two, hour long, free classes on 13 January as part of our Iyengar Yoga Day celebrations. They are aimed at people who want to try Iyengar Yoga and are at 2.30pm and 4.00pm respectively. email us to book a place info@tiys.co.uk

BKS Iyengar was born on 14 December 1918 and would have been 99 years old today. We owe him so much...

We are celebrating Iyengar Yoga Day on 13 January 2018 with two free hour-long classes for people who would like to see what all the fuss is about. The classes are at 2.30 (with Nita) and 4.00 (with Wendy). If you know anyone who you think will be interested, tell them to get in touch: info@tiys.co.uk.

Our next 6 week Foundation course for people new to Iyengar yoga begins on Sunday 14 January 2018. For information and booking go to the website www.tiys.co.uk.

BKS Iyengar's much loved wife Ramamani (after whom the Institute in Pune is named) was born on 2 November 1927. She would have been 90 this year. Iyengar yoga teachers and pupils are raising funds this year in her honour to be donated to the Bellur Project; the development of a small village in the Kolar district of the state of Karnataka where BKS Iyengar was born. If you would like to contribute, email Wendy at info@tiys.co.uk for details of how to go about it.

We are very pleased to say that Ainhoa Acosta is joining the Studio and will be taking the 10.00am Sunday beginners class, starting next weekend (29 October). Like all Studio teachers Ainhoa is a Certified Iyengar teacher with many years’ of personal practice and teaching experience under her belt. Many thanks to Fran who has been bridging the gap between Gene leaving for a year abroad and Ainhoa's arrival.

We are hosting a workshop with Elise Browning Miller from 2-4 February 2018. Elise is a Certified Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher from the US who has been teaching yoga for over 30 years and who has successfully used yoga to minimize the effects of her own scoliosis. The workshop is aimed at students with scoliosis and yoga teachers who want to assist their students with scoliosis. If you want more details or to put your name on the list, contact info@tiys.co.uk.

Our autumn Foundation course (6 hour-long classes for complete beginners) starts this Sunday. Check the website for details and to download a booking form (www.tiys.co.uk), or email info@tiys.co.uk

If you know anyone who attends Uday's Friday class at the Studio, please can you pass on the news that he will now be teaching on 22 September after all. Dates in September when he will be at the Studio are therefore: 1, 8 and 22.
Uday Bhosale, Fridays, 11.30 for two hours. Intermediate level

Our deep gratitude to Guruji for his legacy to the world. BKS Iyengar 14/12/1918 to 20/08/2014

Teachers at the Studio; hanging out together

Great space and experienced teachers. Fantastic facility to have in east Finchley.

Friendly light and well equipped studio. Very experienced

Iyengar yoga teachers. Have attended classes and assisted in the therapy classes. Would highly recommend this studio for anyone looking to practice

Iyengar yoga.

Great space and experienced teachers. Fantastic facility to have in east Finchley.

Friendly light and well equipped studio. Very experienced

Iyengar yoga teachers. Have attended classes and assisted in the therapy classes. Would highly recommend this studio for anyone looking to practice

Iyengar yoga.