// Established 1972 //

A warm welcome to Manchester and District Iyengar Yoga

// WHAT WE OFFER //

All things Iyengar Yoga

// Annual Membership just £25 //

Join us today

MDIY is a members’ organisation, established in 1972, to promote the practice and understanding of Iyengar yoga.

At our large, fully-equipped and beautifully refurbished building in Dukinfield we offer a wide range of daytime and evening classes and regular weekend workshops to suit all levels of ability and interest, from absolute beginners to those who have practised for many years.

Our experienced teachers mentor keen students to be the Iyengar Yoga teachers of the future. Our Peer Mentoring Support Group offers just that for trainees and mentors.

// SOME STATS //

MDIY At a Glance

YOGA CLASSES

YOGA STUDENTS

YOGA TEACHERS

ROOMS TO HIRE

// WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE //

Upcoming Classes

Intermediate

Wednesday - 18 March 2026    
09:45 - 11:45
Alongside the basic postures, a more demanding and complex range of postures will be taught. The Intermediate class is suitable for those with at least [...]

Women's Class

Wednesday - 18 March 2026    
10:30 - 12:00
A women-only class for Beginner and General level students. Please note there maybe men in the building in another class. Members £8.50 Non-members £12 Block [...]

Beginners

Wednesday - 18 March 2026    
17:30 - 19:00
These classes are suitable for those who have completed the foundation course, beginner students and those with less than 2 years’ experience. A greater range [...]

General

Wednesday - 18 March 2026    
19:30 - 21:00
These classes are suitable for those who have completed the foundation course, beginner students and those with less than 2 years’ experience. A greater range [...]

General

Thursday - 19 March 2026    
10:00 - 11:30
These classes introduce a wider range of postures and are suitable for students with more than 2 years’ experience. Time spent in the postures will [...]

Express

Thursday - 19 March 2026    
12:00 - 12:45
A shorter class to fit into a lunch hour! £6 per class

Gentle/Slower Paced

Thursday - 19 March 2026    
13:00 - 14:15
These classes are suitable for you if you are unable to participate in general classes due to physical problems such as fatigue. They are sensitively [...]

General

Thursday - 19 March 2026    
18:00 - 19:30
These classes introduce a wider range of postures and are suitable for students with more than 2 years’ experience. Time spent in the postures will [...]

Beginners

Thursday - 19 March 2026    
19:30 - 21:00
These classes are suitable for those who have completed the foundation course, beginner students and those with less than 2 years’ experience. A greater range [...]

Men's Class

Thursday - 19 March 2026    
19:30 - 21:00
We are delighted to bring back our ever popular men's class.  It has taken a while to find a new teacher but he is well [...]

// OUR EVENTS CALENDAR //

Upcoming Events

Syllabus Study for Teachers - with Deborah Wilkinson - online and in person

Saturday - 21 March 2026    
10:00 - 13:00
This learning experience is open to ALL Iyengar yoga teachers who wish to work intensively on the syllabus at Level 1, 2, 3; in particular poses [...]

MDIY Peer Group Session for Trainee Teachers - April 2026

Sunday - 12 April 2026    
09:00 - 13:00
This is a regular session for existing trainees only. This is an opportunity for all trainees and their mentors to meet up, share good practice, [...]

Monitoring Blood Pressure Issues through Iyengar Yoga

Saturday - 18 April 2026    
10:00 - 12:30
Hypertension or hypotension can lead to all kinds of issues within the human system. You will be pleased to know that Iyengar Yoga can help. [...]

Workshop for everyone! with Clare Tunstall

Saturday - 25 April 2026    
10:00 - 12:30
We have persuaded Clare to do a workshop for everyone! A regular face at MDIY in the yoga studio and office, Clare is taking you [...]

MDIY Peer Group Session for Trainee Teachers - May 2026

Sunday - 3 May 2026    
09:00 - 13:00
This is a regular session for existing trainees only. This is an opportunity for all trainees and their mentors to meet up, share good practice, [...]

Intermediate Yoga Asana Class with Hermann Traitteur

Friday - 8 May 2026    
14:00 - 17:00
We are delighted to welcome back Dr. Hermann Traitteur to Manchester, in person. We had an enjoyable and educational time in Hermann's extremely clear and [...]

Yoga Asana Physiology focussing on Lungs, Kidneys and Pancreas with Hermann Traitteur

Saturday - 9 May 2026 - 10 May 2026    
All Day
We are delighted to welcome back Dr. Hermann Traitteur to Manchester, in person. We had an enjoyable and educational time in Hermann's extremely clear and [...]

Syllabus Study for Teachers - with Julie Brown - online and in person

Saturday - 16 May 2026    
10:00 - 13:00
This learning experience is open to ALL Iyengar yoga teachers who wish to work intensively on the syllabus at Level 1, 2, 3 and 4; in [...]

Yoga workshop for students with Susie Savage

Saturday - 6 June 2026    
10:00 - 12:30
Student only workshops came about through members saying they would like to attend a yoga event but felt a little scared being surrounded by very experienced [...]

Garth McLean - Save the Dates

Friday - 12 June 2026 - 14 June 2026    
All Day
Last year Garth returned to MDIY.  A long awaited visit and what a wonderful weekend it was.  So of course Garth is back. Exploring various [...]

// Annual Membership just £25 //

SOmething for Everyone

MDIY is a members’ organisation, established in 1972, to promote the practice and understanding of Iyengar yoga.

At our large, fully-equipped and beautifully refurbished building in Dukinfield we offer a wide range of daytime and evening classes and regular weekend workshops to suit all levels of ability and interest, from absolute beginners to those who have practised for many years.

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