Our Charitable Status & Structure

Iyengar Yoga London is a membership charity governed by a Board of Trustees. Our purpose is to promote the study and practice of Iyengar yoga for the public benefit.

As a not-for-profit organisation, all income is reinvested into maintaining and developing the centre, supporting teaching, and widening access to yoga within our community.

Annual General Meeting

All annual members are invited to attend and vote at our AGM, where we review the organisation’s performance and share plans for the year ahead.

Details of upcoming meetings and recent minutes can be found here:

This year’s AGM will take place on Friday, 19 June 2026. Join us for a relaxing and welcoming evening. You’re very welcome to attend for all or part of the event.

What’s happening:

  1. Free yoga class with Kristyan Robinson: 4.00–5.15pm
  2. Chai & samosas: from 5.15pm
  3. AGM: 5.30–7.00pm

We invite members to submit questions in advance, and questions received beforehand will be prioritised during the AGM.

We kindly ask everyone attending to take a moment to review the following AGM Code of Conduct >

If you’re unable to attend, please:

  1. Complete a proxy vote form >
  2. View the AGM notice (agenda) >
  3. Access last year’s minutes >
  4. View the annual report >

The completed form must be returned in person or to office@iyengaryogalondon.co.uk before 5.00 PM on Thursday, 18 June.

We look forward to seeing you there.

How we use our Funds

Your membership and class fees help us to:
  • Maintain and improve our studios and facilities
  • Deliver therapeutic yoga classes, including specialist programmes
  • Provide lower-cost and accessible classes for a wider community
  • Support the teaching and development of Iyengar yoga

How we are Governed

Iyengar Yoga London is overseen by a Board of Trustees who are responsible for the organisation’s long-term strategy, financial health, and ensuring that it meets its charitable objectives.

Day-to-day operations are managed by the staff team.

The Teaching Committee provides advice and support to the Board on matters relating to teaching and standards.

This structure ensures that decisions are made in a consistent, transparent, and effective way, while benefiting from the knowledge and experience of our teaching community.

Board of Trustees

Diana Perez Cesar (Chair)
Daniel Ciarrocchi
Hermann Deres (Treasurer)
Pamela Golden
Richard Landy
Richard Ward (Teacher)
Lucie Winter

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Registered details

Registered charity number: 1092322
Company No: 4431832
Registered Office: 223a Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, London W9 1NL