// 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.

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MDIY At a Glance

YOGA CLASSES

YOGA STUDENTS

YOGA TEACHERS

ROOMS TO HIRE

// WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE //

Upcoming Classes

General

Monday - 19 May 2025    
10:15 - 11:45
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 [...]

Teachers - In Person & Online

Monday - 19 May 2025    
12:45 - 14:45
A class for Iyengar Yoga teachers only, designed to improve teachers’ personal practice and teaching expertise for the ultimate benefit of all students of Iyengar [...]

General - ONLINE

Monday - 19 May 2025    
17:30 - 19:00
This is an interactive, online class, only for MDIY members - £8.50 per class. If you book in advance, we will send out Zoom links [...]

General - In Person & Online

Monday - 19 May 2025    
19:15 - 20:45
You can attend this class in-person or online. Members £8.50 Non members £12 Block booking: MDIY members only,8 weeks - £48.00 If you attend online, [...]

Intermediate

Monday - 19 May 2025    
19:15 - 21:15
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 [...]

Beginners

Monday - 19 May 2025    
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 [...]

Women's Health

Tuesday - 20 May 2025    
10:15 - 11:45
These classes are suitable for all women in all levels of yoga. The class will look at the importance of practice through the menstrual cycle, [...]

General

Tuesday - 20 May 2025    
10:30 - 12:00
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 [...]

Remedial

Tuesday - 20 May 2025    
12:15 - 13:45
This class is aimed at students needing support with recovery from injuries or to cope with a serious health condition. If you are interested in [...]

General

Tuesday - 20 May 2025    
19:00 - 20:30
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 [...]

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Upcoming Events

MDIY Peer Group Session for Trainee Teachers - June 2025

Sunday - 1 June 2025    
09:00 - 13:00
This is a regular session for existing trainees only. If you are interested in learning how to become an Iyengar yoga teacher, please speak to [...]

Tritha, Sound Yogini, Indian classical & contemporary singer.

Saturday - 7 June 2025    
11:00 - 16:00
Join us for a day with Tritha, Sound Yogini, Indian classical & contemporary singer. Tritha is a student of Iyengar Yoga and an internationally renowned [...]

Sue Lovell - Philosophy and Pranayama (online and in person)

Friday - 13 June 2025    
17:00 - 19:00
We are delighted to welcome Sue Lovell back to MDIY.  Sue Lovell was a regular at Jeanne Maslens classes way back when. Sue has been [...]

Sue Lovell - General level

Saturday - 14 June 2025    
10:30 - 16:00
We are delighted to welcome Sue Lovell back to MDIY.  Sue Lovell was a regular at Jeanne Maslens classes way back when. Sue has been [...]

Healthy Knees Therapy Workshop - Part 2

Saturday - 5 July 2025    
10:00 - 12:30
We are pleased that Nicky and Susie are running this short follow on workshop on how to improve your sore, niggling knees. Don't worry if [...]

MDIY Peer Group Session for Trainee Teachers - July 2025

Sunday - 6 July 2025    
09:00 - 13:00
This is a regular session for existing trainees only. If you are interested in learning how to become an Iyengar yoga teacher, please speak to [...]

Yoga Asana Anatomy - Hermann Traitteur

Saturday - 12 July 2025    
09:30 - 12:00
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Hermann Traitteur to Manchester, both virtually and in person. There are 3 workshops in 3 parts: Part 1 - 12th [...]

Yoga workshop for students with Sarah Pettitt

Saturday - 19 July 2025    
10:00 - 12:30
£30.00
We regularly run workshops for students only.  No other teachers in the room other than the one teaching you.  You asked for them so we [...]

Summer School with Dr.Rajlaxmi S Nidmarti

Friday - 8 August 2025 - 10 August 2025    
All Day
We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a weekend of yoga with Dr Rajlaxmi Nidmarti. These classes are suitable for students with [...]

Edgar Stringer and Lydia Holmes - Intermediate class

Friday - 5 September 2025    
12:30 - 14:30
Lydia's interest in Yoga began when she was 18 whilst travelling in India. She began classes at Manchester University in 1991. She trained with Jeanne [...]

// 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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