// 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

General

Tuesday - 3 November 2026    
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 [...]

Intermediate

Wednesday - 4 November 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 - 4 November 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 - 4 November 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 - 4 November 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 - 5 November 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 [...]

Gentle/Slower Paced

Thursday - 5 November 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 - 5 November 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 - 5 November 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 - 5 November 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 Debbie B - Covering the Level I, II and III Inversions

Saturday - 7 November 2026    
10:00 - 13:00
£0.00
Syllabus Study for Teachers with Debbie B - Covering the Level I, II and III Inversions This learning experience is open to ALL Iyengar yoga [...]

AGM & Workshop (face to face) with Debbie Bartholomew

Saturday - 14 November 2026    
10:00 - 13:30
£0.00
AGM Our Annual General Meeting will take place at 10am on Saturday 14th November; all members are encouraged to attend and hear from your committee [...]

Exchange of Learning Day for Teachers and trainee teachers of Yoga - Pranayama

Saturday - 21 November 2026    
10:00 - 16:00
Exchange of Learning Days, (EL) are a great learning opportunity for all teachers and trainee teachers.  There is a chance for everyone to share knowledge [...]

MDIY Peer Group Session for Trainee Teachers - Dec 2026

Sunday - 6 December 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, [...]

MDIY Christmas Party & Celebration Of Guruji

Sunday - 13 December 2026    
15:00 - 18:30
£3.50 - £8.00
Join us for a festive afternoon filled with joy and community! Celebrate Guruji’s birthday with a special yoga demonstration delicious vegetarian Indian buffet, tombola prizes, [...]

Kick Starting the New Year with Julie Brown online and in-person

Saturday - 9 January 2027    
10:00 - 13:00
Julie Brown teaches our annual workshop for all. Everyone is welcome.  Please note that zoom links will be sent out before the workshop (not when [...]

MDIY Peer Group Session for Trainee Teachers - Jan 2027

Sunday - 10 January 2027    
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, [...]

Exchange of Learning Day for Teachers and trainee teachers of Yoga - Pranayama

Saturday - 23 January 2027    
10:00 - 16:00
Exchange of Learning Days, (EL) are a great learning opportunity for all teachers and trainee teachers.  There is a chance for everyone to share knowledge [...]

Yoga workshop for students with Rita Mori

Saturday - 30 January 2027    
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 [...]

Ayurveda & Iyengar Yoga: Practical Support for Digestion with Debbie Bartholomew and Lauren Currie

Saturday - 6 February 2027    
10:00 - 13:30
£0.00
Join Debbie Bartholomew, registered Iyengar yoga therapy teacher and Lauren Currie, Iyengar yoga teacher and qualified Ayurveda Practitioner for a workshop to assist and support [...]

// 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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