Upcoming Events
Pixie Lillas
We are pleased to invite Pixie back to Kent again this year but this time in South East London at IYISL, 470 New Cross Road, SE14 6TJ.
Sunday 14 July, 10am-4pm with a break for lunch
Workshop cost: Kent members £55, non-members £60.
We are also offering a concessionary rate from £35 for those on low income.
Pixie Lillas started yoga in 1976 with Dona Holleman in Italy and first went to the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India in 1977.
She co-founded the Balmain Iyengar Yoga Studio in 1980 and has been director and principal teacher there ever since. As well as teaching at the BIYS, Pixie runs teacher training courses and workshops in Australia and in Europe.
Pixie has been closely involved with the BKS Iyengar Yoga Association since it started in 1985 and with the running of assessments for teacher certification since that time. Pixie continues to go back to study with the Iyengars on an almost yearly basis.
She is currently Level 4 (Junior Advanced certificate).
Portugal Yoga Holiday
Yoga Holiday with Brenda Booth
Brenda is running a holiday at the Paradise hotel in Portugal, www.paradise-in-portugal.com, from 10 September for seven nights.
Paradise is an eco hotel with nine double bedrooms, all, of which. can be made into twins.
Two yoga classes, bed, breakfast and evening meal included in the price.
Lots of other outdoor activities to do, including a lake for swimming, paddle boards, canoes, bird spotting and fishing
Prices from £720 per person
Contact Brenda for more information : brendaboothkent@aol.com
Edgar Stringer
This is a general level workshop for students with two or more years’ regular Iyengar yoga practice.
Please bring your own equipment: mat, 4 foams, 2 bricks, 2 belts and blanket.
Edgar is a Level 3 Senior teacher, an IY(UK) Assessor and Mentor. He first attended classes as a student in Manchester in 1991 and has taught continuously since qualifying in 1997. Edgar and his wife Lydia named their studio in Corsham, Yogatree, having been inspired by BKS Iyengar's wholistic vision of yoga in his book Yoga Vrksa.
Date 27 October 2024
Time 10am -2.30pm
Thomas Tallis School, 154 Kidbrooke Park Road, London SE3 9PX
Fee: Members £40, non members £45, concessions £30.
Early bird offer available when booking before the 1st of October.
Early bird fee: Members £35, non members £40.
Yoga Teacher Emergency First Aid
ONE SPACE NOW AVAILBLE!
MGM Training are running a Yoga Teacher Emergency First Aid at Work course on 25 February 2024 at 10am - 4pm in St Mary Cray, Orpington. Kent Iyengar Yoga have organised this day so that we can reduce the cost - £30 (normally £95 +VAT if you book through them on an individual basis).
Only 12 spaces so book now!
Venue: Iyengar Yoga House, 70 High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington BR5 3NH
Time: 9.45 arrival, 10am start - 4pm finish - two tea breaks and half an hour lunch
On the day:
Wear comfortable clothes, practical for role-play - i.e no skirts
No lipstick as this marks the resuscitation manikins when practicsing!
Lateness does disqualify a delegate from the course - please be prompt
please bring with you, the following:
Photographic identity for certification purposes
Spectacles if you need them for watching television or reading
Own refreshments
A pen
Exchange of Learning Day
For the second Exchange of Learning days (formerly Professional Development), Lin Craddock will lead the day for Kent with the theme “The Art of Adjustment”. The workshop will include discussion about assisting students and using practical skills to make safe and effective adjustments. The events are a great learning opportunity for all teachers and trainee teachers. There is a chance for everyone to share knowledge and experience in a friendly environment.
All equipment provided in the studio.
£25
Please bring a light lunch although cafes and shops are nearby.
Parking available within a short walking distance. Trains from London to Maidstone East or West.
Priscila Diniz
Priscila Diniz - Fundraising Event
Priscila organizing a fundraising event for Bellur Trust. It will be at the Lodge Space in Surrey Quays and we will be holding Sirsasana (head stand) and Sarvangasana (shoulder stand) and/or some simpler inversions like downward dog, etc within your capacity : 3 min, 5 min, 7 min, 10 min, 15 min and 20 min. As you know, there are many benefits for holding a correct inversion for longer time, specially head and shoulder stand. So this challenge will bring good health to you as one of the great rewards. Please come along and support this event and invite your pupils. Please help spread the word. It is in honour of the wonderful work initiated by B.K.S. Iyengar's in Bellur, his village of birth. Please see details below: https://www.gofundme.com/f/inversions-challenge-for-the-bellur-trust?utm_location=FIRSTTIME
When: Sunday 28 January 1.30-3.30pm
Where: The Lodge Space, 120a, Lower Road, London SE16 2UB
Cost: By donation on link above
Any questions or queries please contact Priscila on priscilasnbd@gmail.com
Yoga Holiday with Brenda Booth
Yoga Retreat at Jim’s Farm Sri Lanka
Brenda is running a 14 day yoga holiday at two centres set between the Organic Spice Farm and the beach.
Both venues have fully equipped yoga studios, spa and more
Please see link below to Jim’s Farm Villas
Book direct with Kevin the owner - kevinaabbott@hotmail.co.uk
Exchange of Learning Day
In the first of two, Exchange of Learning days (formerly Professional Development), Brenda Booth will lead the day for Kent with the theme “The Art of Adjustment”. The workshop will include discussion about assisting students and using practical skills to make safe and effective adjustments. The events are a great learning opportunity for all teachers and trainee teachers. There is a chance for everyone to share knowledge and experience in a friendly environment.
You will need to bring your own equipment and a light lunch.
Venue: Ashurst Village Hall, Ashurst Road, Tunbridge Wells
Parking at the hall is available.
The cost for the day is £25.00
Marios Argiros
Marios was inspired early on in his yoga journey by Tricia Booth and Jeanne Maslen, who both encouraged him to take his dedication to Iyengar yoga further and follow the teacher training course at Manchester Iyengar Yoga Institute. As a professional classical musician he found that the concentration, discipline and self-practice needed in music could be applied to yoga in the same way. He qualified in 2002.
He has been a Senior Intermediate Level 3 (now level 3) teacher for many years, and continues to make regular visits to India to study with the Iyengar family at the Ramamani Memorial Institute in Pune, and also with Jawahar Bangera and Firooza Ali.
He now divides his time between Hertfordshire and Greece, and combines teaching local classes and yoga therapy with giving workshops in the UK and Europe. He has also taught in the USA.
Venue: Thomas Tallis School, Kidbrooke Park Road, London, SE3 9PX
Date: Sunday 12 November 2023
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: KIY members £55, non-members £60, concessions from £35
concessions are self certificating - if you feel you are a concession then please book that type of ticket
This is a general level workshop for students with two or more years’ regular Iyengar yoga practice.
Bring your usual bag of equipment - mat, four foam pads, 2 belts, 2 bricks, blanket and anything else you may require.
There will be a breaktime - please bring your own hot drinks and snacks as there is no provision for an urn or kettle. However, there is a café near the train station.
AGM & Free Class
Our AGM will be held on Saturday 30 September at 2pm on Zoom, followed by a free class for KIY members. No need to book - please join by using the second link below.
AGM papers are located on the Admin page, please use the link below. We encourage you to support your group by attending the meeting and free class afterwards.
In the first of a new series, we are inviting KIY teachers to lead classes or workshops online and live. The first one will be led by our Chair, Louise Percy. The class will be general level and open to all members. Louise is a level 3 teacher and has been teaching in the Chislehurst and Sidcup area for over 13 years.
Priscila Diniz
Priscila Diniz - Fundamentals of Yoga
The Water Element
Understanding the Directionality of the Asanas (poses). Be aware of the flow of energy within the poses.
In this workshop, you will be made aware of the subtle muscle and skin movements that make the Asana “Signature”. You will understand where the anchor of the pose is and how to activate the muscular skeletal body in order to achieve a balanced and lighter presentation of the asanas. Learning these movements help you improve your asana performance and access the therapeutic benefits of the pose more easily and efficiently.
When: Sunday 30 July 1.30-3.30pm
Where: The Lodge Space, 120a, Lower Road, London SE16 2UB
Cost: £27.80
Any questions or queries please contact Priscila on priscilasnbd@gmail.com
To book your place, please follow the link:
Pixie Lillas
Pixie Lillas started yoga in 1976 with Dona Holleman in Italy and first went to the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India in 1977.
She co-founded the Balmain Iyengar Yoga Studio in 1980 and has been director and principal teacher there ever since. As well as teaching at the BIYS, Pixie runs teacher training courses and workshops in Australia and in Europe.
Pixie has been closely involved with the BKS Iyengar Yoga Association since it started in 1985 and with the running of assessments for teacher certification since that time. Pixie continues to go back to study with the Iyengars on an almost yearly basis.
She is currently Level 4 (Junior Advanced certificate).
Priscila Diniz
Priscila Diniz - Fundraising Event
Priscila organizing a fundraising event for Bellur Trust. It will be at the Lodge Space in Surrey Quays and we will be holding Sirsasana (head stand) and Sarvangasana (shoulder stand) and/or some simpler inversions like downward dog, etc within your capacity : 3 min, 5 min, 7 min, 10 min, 15 min and 20 min. As you know, there are many benefits for holding a correct inversion for longer time, specially head and shoulder stand. So this challenge will bring good health to you as one of the great rewards. Please come along and support this event and invite your pupils. Please help spread the word. It is in honour of the wonderful work initiated by B.K.S. Iyengar's in Bellur, his village of birth. Please see details below: https://www.gofundme.com/f/inversions-challenge-for-the-bellur-trust?utm_location=FIRSTTIME
When: Sunday 27 August 1.00-3.30pm
Where: The Lodge Space, 120a, Lower Road, London SE16 2UB
Cost: By donation on link above
Any questions or queries please contact Priscila on priscilasnbd@gmail.com
Marco Cannavo
Photo Credit: Iyengar Yoga London (Maida Vale)
Marco was born in Italy. After a career as a professional dancer, he came to London where he learned Iyengar yoga. He has been practicing since 1993 and teaching since 1998.
He teaches Beginners, General and Intermediate classes and has visited Pune several times. He is an assessor for the UK Iyengar Yoga Association.
He holds a level 3 certification, he is a mentor and has recently been involved in promoting Iyengar Yoga for men.
Venue: Thomas Tallis School, 154 Kidbrooke Park Road, SE3 9PX
Date: Saturday 15 April 2023
Time: 10am-1pm
Cost: KIY members £30, non-members £35
This is a general level workshop for students with two or more years’ regular Iyengar yoga practice.
Equipment to bring: 1 mat, 1 belt, 4 foam pads, 2 bricks, 1 blanket, plus any other equipment you specifically need.
If you are struggling with equipment let us know.
PD Day with Lin Craddock in Maidstone, Kent
SOLD OUT
Sunday 5 February 2023 11am - 5pm. with Lin Craddock in Maidstone, Kent.
Covering some of the new asana from Level 1 & 2 of the syllabi.
The day will be held in the Maidstone Yoga Centre so all equipment is available and you will need to bring your own lunch but there are local cafes nearby.
Address: Golden Boot Chambers, 2nd floor 27-31 Golden Boot Chambers, Gabriel's Hill, Maidstone ME15 6HX
Free Parking available at Lock Meadow. Barker Road, ME16 8SF - 10 minute walk away
Closer to the venue - Paid parking available at The Mall, Romney Place, ME15 6AT
Train stations: Maidstone East and Maidstone West - both 10 minute walk
Please book via the link below.
PD Day with Brenda Booth
Exploring some of the new asana on the Level 1 & 2 syllabi with Brenda Booth in Ashurst, Kent. The first live only PD day for two years, providing a great opportunity to bring local teachers back together again.
The day will run from 10.30am - 4.30pm - five hours of learning and a lunch break.
Address: Ashurst McDermott Village Hall, Ashurst Kent
Please bring your own equipment and a light lunch and beverages.
The cost for the day is £25. Please book via the link below.
AGM & Workshop via Zoom
Our 15th AGM is to be held on Saturday 1st October at 2pm on Zoom - use the link below to join or use the meeting ID and passcode:
Meeting ID: 862 6182 5128
Passcode: 0lrZspt-bE
We are very pleased to be able to offer a FREE workshop with Wendy McGuire, pictured above, in conjunction with the AGM. The whole event will run from 2-4pm. Wendy is donating all her fees to Carers for Lewisham Young Carers and we urge you too to kindly donate to the charity close to her heart by clicking through the link below.
Yoga Teacher Emergency First Aid
FULLY BOOKED
MGM Training are running a Yoga Teacher Emergency First Aid at Work course on 13 February 2022 at 9am - 4pm in East Grinstead. Kent Iyengar Yoga have organised this day so that we can reduce the cost - £60 (normally £95 +VAT if you book through them on an individual basis).
Only 12 spaces so book now!
Venue: Peredur Centre for the Arts, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4NF
Time: 8.45 arrival, 9am start - 4pm finish - two tea breaks and half an hour lunch
Free parking
On the day:
Wear comfortable clothes, practical for role-play - i.e no skirts
No lipstick as this marks the resuscitation manikins when practicsing!
Lateness does disqualify a delegate from the course - please be prompt
please bring with you, the following:
Photographic identity for certification purposes
Spectacles if you need them for watching television or reading
A face mask
Own refreshments
A pen
PD Day with Brenda Booth
Spaces now only available online via Zoom.
This is a three hour workshop for Iyengar Yoga Teachers as part of their professional development.
The PD Day is being conducted by Brenda Booth who has been teaching for over 40 years and has visited RIMYI since 1982. Brenda has been teaching PD Days for 20 years and is also an active member of the Iyengar Yoga Association’s PD Committee. Brenda is also a mentor.
Tickets may be purchased via the link below - once on Eventbrite, select buy tickets and then choose online - live tickets are SOLD OUT.
AGM & Workshop
There will be an AGM (EGM) on 18th September - this date will bring us in line with our year end in March.
We are very pleased to be able to offer a FREE workshop with Judith Jones, pictured below, afterwards. The whole event will run from 12-3pm. It would help us tremendously if you still booked your place through EventBrite by clicking on the link below.
Judith, already known to many of you, is an Intermediate Senior Level 3 teacher.
She brings her own unique sense of style and fun to her teaching, so this is one workshop not to miss.
Firooza Ali Razvi
Firooza studied intensively with Yogacharya BKS Iyengar from 1977 as well as Geeta and Sri Prashant Iyengar from 1979. She has been teaching for The Light on Yoga Research Trust in Mumbai, India since 1980.
With a curiosity ignited by yoga, in 1982 she gained a Masters in Philosophy. She has been teaching philosophy to undergraduates ever since. Her philosophical understanding informs and illuminates her yoga teaching, providing a deep connection between Indian philosophy and the practice of yoga.
Internationally, Firooza has established a strong and growing following in the UK, USA, South Africa and Europe since she stared teaching outside of India in 2006.
This two day workshop on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July 12-2pm BST each day is open to all Iyengar students with one year’s regular practice.
KIY members £30 for two day workshop
Non KIY members £40 for two day workshop
Jayne Orton ‘Practising around Level 3’ for teachers only
This workshop is for teachers of all levels but focusing on Level 3 postures - with the emphasis being on how to build on more basic poses from Level 1 and 2 to achieve the more complex asanas on Level 3.
£20 KIY members
£30 non KIY members
Jayne Orton ‘Practising around Level 2’ For Students and Teachers
Iyengar Yoga practitioners with a minimum of five years regular practise, who wish to further their knowledge of the new Level 2 syllabus are welcome. This Level 2 workshop is aimed at Level 1 or Level 2 teachers and experienced students who wish to improve their understanding and practise of the asanas on the new Level 2 syllabus. Particular emphasis is given on how more complex poses are built from more basic poses included in Level 1.
Equipment required: standard yoga equipment plus a chair
£20 KIY members
£30 Non KIY members