We are sharing information below that has been circulated by the UK Iyengar Yoga Association. There is a catastrophe unfolding in India, and the situation is particularly bad in Maharashtra. The healthcare system is unable to cope; there are serious shortages of staff, beds and oxygen. India’s crisis is a crisis for us all. A number of you have asked how you can help. Here is a list of some of the leading charities that are working to help the situation in India. Click on the name of a charity to go to their donation page. [...]

We have introduced a new way way to purchase livestream classes for Iyengar Yoga London members. The Livestream Yogacard and Concessions Livestream Yogacard are 11 pre-purchased livestream 90 minute classes for the price of 10. Livestream Yogacard £90 11 x 90 minute livestream clases for the price of 10 Valid for 6 months from first use Booking classes online is quicker and easier Please note that you will need to log into your account to purchase. Concessions Livestream Yogacard £50 The concessionary Livestream Yoga Card is 11 livestream 90 minute classes for the price of 10. [...]

The Covid alert level for London is Tier 2, the high alert level from midnight on Friday 16 October until further notice. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-levels-what-you-need-to-know We will continue to provide studio classes as permitted by the regulations. Many students have asked how the Rule of 6 will affect yoga classes. Principally, the rule is about limiting social contact among groups of 6 or more people, but the regulations also state: "Organised indoor sport or exercise classes can also take place in larger numbers, provided groups of more than 6 do not mix". You must wear a face covering in all indoor areas [...]

Have you tried The Pune Shoulder Jacket? Our remedial teacher Korinna Pilafidis-Williams demonstrates how to put the Pune 'shoulder jacket' on. This is a great method to counterbalance your shoulder girdle when you've been hunched forward over a computer all day. If you don't have a yoga belt at home and you would like to try this technique, you can find a belt similar to the ones we use at Maida Vale here >

From 2 July the Tuesday morning General class will be taught by Megan Inglesent and the Beginners class will be taught by Jackie McCaul. 9.30 - 11.00am General - Megan Inglesent 11.15 - 12.45pm Beginners - Jackie McCaul After 18 years of dedicated teaching at Maida Vale, Ofra Graham has stepped down from her regular classes. Her students will be glad to hear that Ofra will continue to provide cover for classes and will return to give workshops.

This summer we are running a second early morning Beginners/General class with Amparo Rodriguez on Fridays. Join us to make the most of the bright mornings and start your day right! Our early morning classes are 75 minutes long so you have time to practice before you get on with your day. The new Friday class starts on 14 June and will run until the clocks go back. The last class of the season will be Friday 25 October. Wednesdays 7.00-8.15am Fridays 7.00-8.15am   Members £8.50 / Non-members £11    

Thanks to all of you who joined us to make the Centenary events on the 14th & 15th December such a success! The 100 Asana led practice and the evening of entertainment provided by our talented teachers and students were a lot of fun and very well attended. A big thanks also to Judy and Marco.A total of just under £2,250 was raised and will be split equally among: The Bellur Trust, Mind and Crisis. […]

We are pleased to welcome three new teachers to the regular timetable: […]

We will be celebrating the centenary of BKS Iyengar’s birth with two special events, a led practice and a evening of fantastic entertainment by our students. […]

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To mark this special year for Iyengar yoga students we have made a commemorative T-shirt designed by our talented resident receptionist and designer Sarah. […]

We are pleased to announce that we now offer nurses (including trainee nurses, nursing assistants and healthcare assistants, as well as paramedics) a special half price rate of £7 on all Beginners classes. […]

Silvia Prescott was one of the teachers who played a key role in finding a site to found an Iyengar yoga centre in Maida Vale. She was also one of those who helped raise the money to make it possible. She was a teacher to many of the teachers currently teaching at Iyengar Yoga London and was a talented photographer, documenting her trips to Pune and the yoga conferences she attended. […]

Thank you to everyone who attended the Charity Fundraiser Workshop last weekend. We are delighted to let you know that we raised £500 for our two nominated charities this year, The Brain Tumour Charity and Age UK.   […]

Charity Fundraiser Workshop with Rosemary da Silva & Barbara Norvell Sunday 19th February 2017 11.30am - 2.00pm This year our Charity Fundraiser Workshop will support Age UK and The Brain Tumour Charity. The workshop will focus on restorative practice and is open to all members with a minimum of 18 months of regular practice. Numbers will be limited to 16, so please reserve your place in advance on reception and pay in cash on the day. We suggest a minimum donation of £25. Reserve your place on 020 7624 3080         

One of our most senior and respected teachers, Silvia Prescott, died peacefully at home on Thursday 3 November. Silvia was one of BKS Iyengar's first British students, having practised Iyengar yoga since 1970, and taught at Maida Vale for many years. The funeral will take place at Golder's Green Crematorium on Thursday 17 November at 1.00pm No flowers by request. Donations to Age UK or Shelter will be welcomed. Read Silvia's memories of her teacher BKS Iyengar in The Guardian See Silvia's photographs of BKS Iyengar's practice

Susan Collins studied for her Introductory Level Iyengar yoga Teaching Certificate here at Maida Vale. Below she shares some of her reflections and experiences after completing her first year as a teacher. […]

BKS Iyengar observed that ‘a good teacher helps you explore to the maximum’ and this description will ring true to anyone who has found themselves leaving a class feeling inspired and restored. It is through dedication to their own development that Iyengar yoga teachers are able to guide their students courageously and safely. We are lucky to have an exceptional group of teachers at Maida Vale and we’re proud to announce that Marco Cannavo, Ofra Graham, Barbara Norvell and Kate Rathod have all recently passed senior assessments. […]