// 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

Thursday - 5 February 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 - 5 February 2026    
12:00 - 12:45
A shorter class to fit into a lunch hour! £6 per class

Gentle/Slower Paced

Thursday - 5 February 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 February 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 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 [...]

Men's Class

Thursday - 5 February 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 [...]

Foundation

Thursday - 5 February 2026    
19:45 - 21:15
This 10 week course is suitable for you if you have no previous experience of yoga. The course is designed to provide an introduction to [...]

Intermediate

Friday - 6 February 2026    
10:00 - 12:00
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 [...]

Back/neck class

Friday - 6 February 2026    
10:15 - 11:45
Class for Back and Neck Health based on therapy approach which will help to restore comfort and posture. Limited Spaces Do you experience back pain, [...]

Teachers in person - Friday class

Friday - 6 February 2026    
12:15 - 14:15
The Friday teachers class is taught on a rota basis by all different teachers.  It is a great class to ask questions, share our practice [...]

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Upcoming Events

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

Saturday - 7 February 2026    
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 [...]

MDIY Peer Group Session for Trainee Teachers - Feb 2026

Sunday - 8 February 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, [...]

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. [...]

// 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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