A dedicated space for Iyengar Yoga

The Iyengar Yoga Institute South London, based in Deptford, offers high quality teaching for a range of abilities and a dedicated, tranquil space for students, teachers and the Iyengar Yoga community to meet. 

See our class timetable for information and to book your class.

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See our class fees page for information on drop in rates, membership and class passes.

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A fundraising yoga workshop for children in Gaza
A fundraising yoga workshop for children in Gaza

IYISL yoga teacher Priscila Diniz would like you to join her at a fundraising yoga workshop at IYISL on 26 October from 1-4pm. The workshop is raising funds for children in Gaza who are in desperate conditions. All proceeds will go to Unicef.

Please give whatever help you can to this important cause. You can make a donation on the JustGiving page.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/gazafundraiser-yoga?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

Yoga led self practice sessions
Yoga led self practice sessions

At IYISL we have been running a teachers’ led self practice session for a while. We are now adding a Tuesday early morning led self practice session to our timetable for experienced students who are keen to develop their own practice.

Yoga self practice is practicing asana by yourself with self awareness and adjusting your pose without a teacher’s instructions. Self practice is an important part of developing your yoga practice. It will help you access poses you find challenging and also help you start to work at a deeper level which has great physical and mental benefits.

Most people find starting their own self practice is challenging. Apart from finding the time , space and focus and an element of self discipline for practice, it is difficult at first to know what poses to practice for best effect and in what order.

Led self practice is a way of helping with these issues. The teacher leads by setting the programme, showing the poses if needed and doing the poses with the students. Otherwise the practice is done quietly with no instructions or adjustments. It is a chance for you to find your own way into the asana.

Kathak dance performance at IYISL
Kathak dance performance at IYISL

A big thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Kathak dance performance - a reflection on dance, yoga, healing and community. I know everyone there felt touched by and really appreciated Vipul Bhatti’s heartfelt performance.

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Restorative yoga and Pranayama - peaceful and rejuvenating
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Not sure which class to choose?
Not sure which class to choose?

We often get asked which class to choose by new students so here is some information about the different class levels so you can choose the best class for you.

A quiet pause
A quiet pause

Iyengar Yoga students the world over start their yoga class by singing the Invocation to Lord Patanjali. This explains why its important.

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A quiet and steady space
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Long distance learners - reflections on online yoga classes

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Help your immune system (beat the bugs!) - celebrating BKS Iyengar's (Guruji's) birthday
Dec 14
Help your immune system (beat the bugs!) - celebrating BKS Iyengar's (Guruji's) birthday

To celebrate BKS Iyengar’s (Guruji’s) birthday and also to celebrate the day he came to open IYISL 28 years ago we are running a workshop focusing on helping improve your immune system and beat the bugs! Suitable for all levels of student.

‘There are two types of immunity: natural and acquired. Yoga strengthens both and regular practice of the recommended asana-s can help to counter the disorders that affect them.’

 B.K.S. Iyengar - ‘Yoga the path to holistic health’

In this gentle class the recommended sequence will be closely followed. However each attendee will have time to learn how to tailor the general guidelines given for the use of props to their individual needs. This programme can also alleviate fatigue. Perfect in the pre-Christmas rush.

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Post pudding - two half day yoga sessions
Dec 28
Post pudding - two half day yoga sessions

The period after Christmas is the ideal time for yoga - to cleanse and reinvigorate your body and mind and prepare with positivity for the year ahead.

Both these half day sessions are for all levels of student from confident beginner to intermediate level students. Beginners should be used to doing Sarvangasana (shoulder stand) and at least be familiar with the preparation for Sirsasana (head stand).

Join Priscila Diniz for the perfect post pudding recuperation and New Year preparation!


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