// 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

Monday - 20 October 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 - 20 October 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 - 20 October 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 - 20 October 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, 10 weeks - £60.00 If you attend [...]

Intermediate

Monday - 20 October 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 - 20 October 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 - 21 October 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 - 21 October 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 - 21 October 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 - 21 October 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

Yoga Asana Anatomy - Hermann Traitteur (FULLY BOOKED)

Friday - 31 October 2025 - 2 November 2025    
All Day
This event is now fully booked. To join the waiting list in case of cancellations, please email clare@mdiiy.org.uk   We are delighted to welcome Dr. [...]

MDIY Peer Group Session for Trainee Teachers - Nov 2025

Sunday - 2 November 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 [...]

All teachers Syllabus Study - Debbie Bartholomew - in person

Saturday - 8 November 2025    
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 in particular poses that [...]

AGM - Save the Date

Saturday - 15 November 2025    
10:00 - 10:25
Please attend our Annual General Meeting. We are run as a mutual, membership organisation so we would hope that all members take an interest in [...]

Props with Debbie Bartholomew

Saturday - 15 November 2025    
10:00 - 13:00
Debbie Bartholomew has become well known for her proptastic event as part of the Summer School. A prop extravaganza where we try different postures on [...]

Assessor Training - IYUK - Part 1 and 2 in Manchester

Saturday - 22 November 2025 - 23 November 2025    
10:00 - 14:00
Dear teachers, IY UK are holding 2 training days at MDIY, each worth 4 hours in person training. Here are the details: Assessor Training Level [...]

MDIY Peer Group Session for Trainee Teachers - Dec 2025

Sunday - 7 December 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 [...]

MDIY Christmas Party & Celebration Of Guruji

Sunday - 14 December 2025    
15:00 - 18:30
£3.50 - £7.00
Join us for a festive afternoon filled with joy and community! Celebrate Guruji’s birthday with a special yoga demonst ration, delicious vegetarian Indian buffet from [...]

Exchange of Learning Day - Yoga for all bodies

Saturday - 24 January 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 [...]

Emergency First Aid At Work (EFAW) - sold out

Saturday - 14 February 2026    
09:00 - 17:30
Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) training is a course that teaches people how to respond to emergencies in the workplace. The training includes theory [...]

// 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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