// 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 - 9 February 2026    
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 - 9 February 2026    
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 - 9 February 2026    
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 - 9 February 2026    
19:15 - 20:45
You can attend this class in-person or online. Members £8.50 Non members £12 Block booking: MDIY members only, 7 weeks - £42.00 If you attend [...]

Intermediate

Monday - 9 February 2026    
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 - 9 February 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 [...]

Women's Health

Tuesday - 10 February 2026    
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 - 10 February 2026    
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 - 10 February 2026    
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 - 10 February 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 [...]

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Upcoming Events

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 [...]

Helping with back and neck pain through yoga

Saturday - 28 February 2026    
10:30 - 13:00
£0.00
Back and Neck Health based on therapy approach which will help to restore comfort and posture. Open to all students and teachers come and experience [...]

MDIY Peer Group Session for Trainee Teachers - Mar 2026

Sunday - 1 March 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, [...]

Yoga workshop with Deborah Wilkinson

Saturday - 7 March 2026    
10:00 - 13:00
£0.00
Save the date for Saturday, 7th March, 10am - 1pm, for an enriching yoga session led by experienced teacher Deborah Wilkinson. The workshop will be [...]

Exchange of Learning Day - Yoga for all bodies

Saturday - 14 March 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 [...]

Syllabus Study for Teachers - with Debbie 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, [...]

// 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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