Edinburgh Iyengar Yoga Centre

24/04/2026

An invitation to slow down, turn inwards, and find deep rest.

Clare Stephen is offering a series of in-person pop-up Restorative classes, open to all levels of experience. These sessions focus on gentle, supported poses, using props to encourage physical release and a quiet awareness of the natural breath.

🗓 Sat 25 April
⏰ 2–3.30pm

20/04/2026

Another brilliant informal exchange of learning day on Saturday working on bakasana – all of us now feeling inspired and empowered to go and explore this pose further and try some of the variations. We looked at what are the best asanas to lead up to this practice – working the feet, strengthening the arms, practising that “akunchanasana” action in inversions and forward bends to find the compactness of the body and buttocks to the heels. And then endeavouring to catch that central point of gravity to find the balance and lightness to match the strength and bring that feeling of coherence – especially when coming into it from sirsasana II. It was both fun and enlightening – thanks to everyone!
- Text: Katie Rutherford -

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10/04/2026

What do we do during the Easter break? Mat cleaning, of course! Thanks to Team Mat Cleaning, the mats are now clean, dry, and ready for the new term!

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02/04/2026

Happy Hanuman Jayanti!

Today is Hanuman Jayanti - Hanuman was very dear to the heart of Guruji BKS Iyengar who strongly identified with this Indian god as he is “Lord
Of Prana”, the personification of devotion and strength and our inner energy that supports our practice and our very being. A shrine dedicated to Hanuman is located at the top of RIMYI - encouraging us to be strong, courageous, devoted to our practice and humble - all qualities that radiate from him when he executes the asana. His grandson, Srineet Iyengar, is doing a talk today sharing insights on learning yoga with his grandfather. So may our hearts be filled with gratitude and devotion for our Guruji and his family. ❤️
Katie Rutherford

20/03/2026

🌿 Spring into Spring 🌿

As the days grow lighter, we move with energy, space and breath.

Join this active class to strengthen and s-t-r-e-t-c-h your body, building vitality and ease for the new season.
Invigorate. Breathe. Restore.

🗓 Every Saturday | 12:30–13:30
Drop-ins welcome | Level: beginners to general
📍 Edinburgh Iyengar Yoga Centre
195 Bruntsfield Place

🎟 20% off for under-30s
Use code UNDER30

Step into the season with movement and fresh energy 🌱

15/03/2026

We had a great informal exchange of learning day today on the theme of arm/wrist balances - teachers and non teachers alike. We took the asanas from Levels 1 and 2 (bakasanas will be studied at a later date) and began by studying and observing the coherence of the arms, shoulders and back in adho mukha vrksasana. When first we learn this asana we just focus on getting there and we become very attached to our “achievement” without necessarily reflecting on the alignment. As Abhijata reminds us often, a lot of unlearning has to be done. Sunita taught recently that Guruji always used to teach amv walking back to the wall from ardha amv and we learned why. The coherence of the arms, shoulders and back just comes so naturally when you do this way! Our intention then was to seek out this sensation of coherence of the arms, shoulders and back in all the other arm balances. A very enriching afternoon! - Text by Katie Rutherford

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28/02/2026

One month of practice and learning at RIMYI has come to an end. After some people had already returned to their countries, the classes seemed quieter. However, February ended with a bang. About 80 online students gathered from all over India for a weekend intensive course. None of them had been to RIMYI before, and for many of them, this was their first hands-on yoga class experience. We were not only allowed to observe the sessions but were also asked to help the students. It was wonderful to see their excitement. Their eyes were shining with joy. What an honour it was to assist at such a special occasion! Many of these students will no doubt return to RIMYI one day, just as we will.

23/02/2026

At RIMYI the pranayama week of the month has started. On Monday morning we were all blessed with Geetaji’s 2- hour pranayama session. “Slow, soft inhalation…” her voice led us into a heavenly state just like the old days. In the evening Dr Rajlaxmi gave her Intermediate Class students another blissful pranayama session. This is only Day One of the week!

14/02/2026

- At Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute -

After an early morning class (5.45-7.15am) when everyone left the practice room for a much needed cup of chai, the soft quiet light came in making the yoga props a piece of art. No-one complains though for being so early. There is no time for that. The teacher keeps us focused. The teacher is focused. We are all in the same moment, a precious moment of sharing Guruji’s teaching.

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06/02/2026

Kyoko from EIYC is in Pune. One month of learning at RIMYI has started. We are all here to learn, not just to “do” poses.

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19/01/2026

More moments from our National Iyengar Yoga Day free taster class at Edinburgh Iyengar Yoga Centre.
It was a joy to see so many people coming together to practise, explore and experience Iyengar Yoga.

Thank you again to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special.

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18/01/2026

RIMYI is now 51 years old! At Edinburgh Iyengar Yoga Centre we celebrate the National Iyengar Yoga Day with a free taster class. Thank you everyone for coming to the class and sharing the joy of practising Iyengar Yoga.

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