A Calm Balance Iyengar Yoga

06/06/2026

I won’t be teaching my Sunday class for the next 3 Sundays - due to work and weddings.
The next class at yonder will be on Sunday 28 June.
Diana Clifton (one of the first Uk students of BKS Iyengar and one of the first UK Iyengar teachers) said - you come to a class to learn. Your practice is done at home.
What we do in class is absorbed and processed on a much deeper level when you do it for yourself on your mat. And developing a Sadhana - a practice of your own - will stand you in good stead both mentally and physically. To quote Patanjali sutra 2.16 ‘heyam duhkham angatam’ - ‘the suffering that is to come can be, and should be avoided.’
So if you can, whilst waiting for the next class make some time to do your own practice and discover what you have learnt at the classes you’ve attended. Practise some things you find easy and some things you find difficult. Try to remember some of the modifications and prop setups we have used to make harder asanas more accessible. Look for a feeling of quietness in the asanas, as a guide that you are on the right track. And always remember to practise savasana at the end.
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18/05/2026

This weekend (Sunday 24 May) class will be on bank holiday MONDAY (25 May) instead, and at the slightly earlier time of 11am- 12.30pm. In the usual place, the lovely Taramga studio (pictured), upstairs from Yonder climbing centre near a Blackhorse Road. Come and join, to refresh your energies for the end of the month.

11/12/2025

I love being part of an international Iyengar yoga family, and the teaching we’ve been receiving from Abhijata has been so exceptional. And, in the same way that in Iyengar practice there is always attention to detail, the detail that goes into the Yoganushashanam intensive is amazing. From gorgeous t shirts, to beautifully designed name lanyards, prop labels and prop kits, to delicious snacks after class each afternoon. It’s truly a dream and a privilege to be here.

Iyengar Yoga has a truly global community, and this becomes especially clear when we travel to Pune to study at the source. Every year, students and teachers from all over the world gather, practise together, and deepen their understanding of the method. A tradition that is unique to Iyengar yoga.

Our Chair, , and her sister, , are currently in Pune taking part in Yoganushasanam 2025, alongside a wonderful UK cohort in this photo. It’s inspiring to see so many dedicated practitioners representing our community and learning together under one roof.

05/12/2025

I’ve been practising Iyengar yoga for 24 years and teaching for 9, and I’ve finally made it to Pune. It feels incredibly special to be here, today I was able to observe a beginners class for local women and attended an advanced pranayama class with Prashant Iyengar. Looking forward to the coming days, and to learning lots! 🙏🩵