Iyengar Yoga Kings Heath

14/04/2026

3 days til we start the next Foundation course this Friday 17th April at 5.15 pm. A 6-week course of 1 hour classes open to complete beginners or returners.

This is what a student said about class - I agree - give it a go! You've got nothing to lose!

12/04/2026

Why did you first go to yoga?

This is my story….

I was “made” to go by my family- our lovely Mum had high blood pressure and my eldest sister had done Iyengar Yoga and heard in class that it would help her. I was Mum’s companion, I was a teenager, so obviously I hated it🙄

33 years later I qualified as a teacher.

11/04/2026

Do come along and try yoga with me at the beautiful Iyengar Yoga Institute of Birmingham.

I have a new 6-week complete beginners course starting next Friday 17th April at 5.15pm, 1 hour class.

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This is another's students google review below - he came with a sore back....

10/04/2026

Looking forward to a new Yoga Foundation course of 6 classes starting next Friday at 5.15pm to 6.15pm.

Held at the beautiful Iyengar Yoga Institute of Birmingham in Acocks Green.

DM me for more information. Just £60 for the course.

07/04/2026

Delighted to announce that I'll be teaching a new Foundation course of 6 weeks, for complete Beginners at the wonderful Iyengar Yoga Institute of Birmingham.

Starting on Friday 17th April at 5.15pm. Contact me for more details or go to https://www.iyengaryoga.uk.com/book-a-class

09/08/2025

In Iyengar yoga, straightening the legs in poses is a key element that enhances energy flow, improves circulation, and promotes overall body awareness. It’s not just about achieving a straight line; it’s about actively engaging the muscles and creating a sense of length and expansion throughout the limb. This focus on alignment and extension helps to refine the poses and deepen the practice. 

Here’s a more detailed explanation:
• Creating Lines of Energy:
Straightening limbs, including legs, creates clear and lengthened lines of energy through the body. This channeling of prana (life force) through the nadis (energy channels) helps to remove blockages and allows energy to flow more freely.
• Expansion and Tension Release:
Actively straightening and lengthening the legs in Iyengar yoga facilitates expansion, both physically and energetically. This expansion helps to decompress joints, release unnecessary muscular tension, and open up the body.
• Improving Circulation:
Straight legs, especially in standing poses, support better blood flow and circulation. This improved circulation nourishes the tissues and contributes to a greater sense of vitality.
• Building Stamina:
Poses that require straight, strong legs, such as Ardha Chandrasana, Virbhadrasana 3 encourage energy flow and help build stamina.
• Mindfulness and Self-Awareness:
Iyengar Yoga emphasizes body awareness and control, which can be enhanced through mindful attention to leg alignment. This mindful connection promotes mental clarity, reduces stress, and brings a sense of peace.

05/03/2025

We love this…..

16/01/2025

08/01/2025

There are free classes for adults and children across the uk on Saturday 18th January.

I’m doing 2 classes - 12.45 in Kings Heath and 4 pm in Acocks Green.

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Free Iyengar Yoga classes available on Saturday 18th January - see below for details....

45 minute classes available at 2pm and 4pm
30 minute children's class at 3pm.

DM, or email info@iyengaryoga.uk.com or call 0121 608 2229 to book your place.

29/12/2024

Having a fabulous on Jayne Orton ‘s intensive - day 3 today😊

Jayne’s Christmas intensive started yesterday and we’re all extremely glad to be on it, as it sells out so fast that there's always a waiting list. Students have travelled from across the UK and Europe to take part in this wonderful 4-day experience.

Jayne has been practising Iyengar Yoga for 50 years and teaching for over 45 years. She teaches 3 intensives at IYIOB every year – Easter, Summer and Christmas. Keep an eye on the events page on the website. https://www.iyengaryoga.uk.com/

Andrew's evening class is on tonight from 6 to 8pm - all students welcome - 6-months practice required to attend.

26/12/2024

best place to study Iyengar Yoga.

Jayne Orton (pictured below) is a direct student of BKS Iyengar and first went to a class with him when she was 16 years old.

She is the Director of The Iyengar Yoga Institute of Birmingham (the name was suggested by BKS Iyengar himself ) which opened in 2002 with his full blessings.

She teaches all level of classes from complete beginners, to intermediate and advanced. She also teaches medical classes.

20/12/2024

The Friday evening classes at this fabulous place restart on 10th January.

Happy Holidays to everyone – we’ve just completed 22 years of teaching at the Institute – thank you to all our students for your continued commitment to Iyengar Yoga.

Our normal timetable will resume on Monday 6th January – in the meantime, Andrew will be running 4 classes for all students with a minimum of 6 months’ attendance on 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th December from 6 to 8pm. £14 drop in price per class.