Next month, we’re looking forward to welcoming Judith Jones to Bournemouth, for a workshop at the Queen’s Hotel.

Judith has been teaching Iyengar Yoga in West Berkshire for since 1990 and teaches classes suitable for beginners and
on-going students, as well as for more experienced Intermediate level students and teachers. She is also qualified to teach
students with medical problems on a one-to-one basis.

Judith holds the Iyengar Yoga Teaching Certificate at Senior Level 3 and can mentor trainee teachers and is a Moderator for Iyengar Yoga UK. She has studied directly with BKS Iyengar, his daughter Geeta, and son Prashant many times at the Iyengar Institute in Pune, India.

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IYOGA Festival in September

The 6th annual Iyengar Yoga Festival is taking place this year from the 1st-5th of September, at Fairthorne Manor in Southampton. DHIY members can claim an additional 5% off ticket costs by using code GROUPCODE03.

This annual festival features:

• Renowned Level 3 & 4 Iyengar Yoga teachers

• Workshop-style sessions exploring yoga asana, anatomy, pranayama, and philosophy

• Inclusive teaching to suit all levels of experience and ability

• Welcoming and friendly atmosphere

• A stunning countryside setting with a choice of comfortable indoor accommodations, camping/glamping or walk-in options

• Nourishing meals and dedicated chill-out zones

• Evening music, talks and storytelling gatherings

This year’s guest teachers are:

• Alan Brown

• Kirsten Agar

• Debbie Bartholomew

• Jayne Orton

For more information, visit http://www.iyengaryogafestival.com.

Upcoming DHIY Events

Workshop with Judith Jones 2026

Sun 10th May 10:00am - 4:00pm

Judith has been teaching Iyengar Yoga in West Berkshire for since 1990 and teaches classes suitable for beginners and on-going students, as well as for more experienced Intermediate level students and ...

Workshop with Judi Sweeting 2026

Sun 21st Jun 10:00am - 4:00pm

Judi Sweeting has been practising yoga for over 50 years and teaching for over 45 years. She holds a Senior 3 Certificate and trains Iyengar teachers. Judi is a Moderator and Assessor for the IYA (UK) ...

Workshop with Sheila Haswell 2026

Sun 20th Sep 10:00am - 4:00pm

I have been teaching Iyengar Yoga for almost 50 years. During that time I have visited the Iyengar Yoga Institute in Pune on several occasions, the most recent being in 2025. When possible I attended

Weekend Workshop with Marios Argiros 2026 (plus DHIY AGM)

Sat 7th Nov 10:00am - 4:00pm and Sun 8th Nov 10:00am - 1:30pm

This is a general / level 2 (dhiy.org/iyengar-class-levels) weekend workshop.

DHIY will also host its Annual General Meeting for members during the Saturday lunch time.

Marios was inspired early in his yoga journey by Tricia Booth and Jeanne Maslen, who both encouraged him to follow the Iyengar yoga teacher training course at Manchester and District Institute of Iyengar Yoga. Having been a professional classical musician…

This Month’s Community Events

Through the rest of April, our community is hosting the following events:

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Spring Retreat weekend with Suzie Walker

Fri 17th Apr 1:00pm - Sun 19th 4:00pm

Join me in April 2026 for a Spring Retreat weekend hosted at Middle Coombe Farm estate in Tiverton, Devon, full of atmosphere and endless character. A full weekend awaits. Arrivals are welcome from 1pm ...

Workshop with Cheree Low @ Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre

Sat 18th Apr 1:00pm - 4:00pm

This three hour workshop will explore the relationship between the body, mind and breath in a sequence of poses that leads the student from the outside in. 1 year Iyengar yoga experience required…

With that now behind us, we’re looking forward to our first workshop of the year with Richard Ward next month, on the 7th of March, in Mudeford.

Richard Ward first became interested in Yoga at the age of 14 through reading a book on the subject but did not start attending Iyengar Yoga classes until the autumn of 1975, aged 19, while at the University of Oxford. He considers himself extremely fortunate to have discovered B.K.S. Iyengar and his teaching to which his life is devoted. His first class with Guruji came soon after in the summer of 1976 in London.

Richard’s first visit to the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune came in July 1977 where he attended an intensive course taught by Guruji. He has attended intensive and other classes at RIMYI in Pune on 28 visits in person since then and since 2020, several online. Richard began to teach Yoga in the autumn of 1977 and was awarded the Introductory Certificate in 1984 by B.K.S. Iyengar himself, followed by the Junior Intermediate Certificate in 1988 and Level 3 Senior Intermediate Certificate in 2005.

Richard is an approved IY(UK) trainer and mentor and has taught at all levels up to Senior. He has taught extensively at home and abroad with many visits to China, the US, Mexico, Bermuda, Ireland, Italy and Sweden. Richard helped to found The Light on Yoga Association (UK) in 1988 and was chairperson from 1988 to 1999.The organisation merged with the BKS Iyengar Yoga Teachers’ Association to form the Iyengar Yoga Association (UK) in 2000. He helped found the Bristol (now Avon) Iyengar Yoga Institute in 1989. He has lived in Bath since 1999. He runs the Bath Iyengar Yogashala with his wife Lois.

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Upcoming DHIY Events

Workshop with Judith Jones 2026

Sun 10th May 10:00am - 4:00pm

Judith has been teaching Iyengar Yoga in West Berkshire for since 1990 and teaches classes suitable for beginners and on-going students, as well as for more experienced Intermediate level students and ...

Workshop with Judi Sweeting 2026

Sun 21st Jun 10:00am - 4:00pm

Judi Sweeting has been practising yoga for over 50 years and teaching for over 45 years. She holds a Senior 3 Certificate and trains Iyengar teachers. Judi is a Moderator and Assessor for the IYA (UK) ...

Workshop with Sheila Haswell 2026

Sun 20th Sep 10:00am - 4:00pm

I have been teaching Iyengar Yoga for almost 50 years. During that time I have visited the Iyengar Yoga Institute in Pune on several occasions, the most recent being in 2025. When possible I attended

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This Month’s Community Events

Through the rest of February, our community is hosting the following events:

Valentines Day Weekend Self-Care and Menopause and Post Menopause Intensive

Sat 14th Feb 3:30pm - Sun 15th 5:30pm

This intensive, held on Valentines Day, places the emphasis on loving and caring for ourselves first. This workshop offers a focused practice that can transform menopause and post menopause into a pos ...

Workshop with Cheree Low @ Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre

Sun 15th Feb 10:00am - 1:00pm

This three hour workshop will explore the relationship between the body, mind and breath in a sequence of poses that leads the student from the outside in. 1 year Iyengar yoga experience required. To

In Person Workshop with Bobby Clennell in Bristol, UK

Sat 21st Feb 10:00am - Sun 22nd 2:30pm

Avon Iyengar Yoga Developing Mobility with a Quiet Mind Toward Padmasana: Promote flexibility in the hips, knees and ankles, and move closer to Padmasana. Toward Hanumanasana: Elongate and release ten ...

In-person workshop with Bobby Clennell in Newcastle

Sat 21st Feb 10:00am - Sun 22nd 2:30pm

Saturday 21 Feb, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm Spinal Health: We will focus on poses that strengthen back muscles. Sunday 22 Feb, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm Repairing the nervous system: A mentally calming and physicall ...

National Iyengar Yoga Day is a yearly event organised by IYUK and its member groups to promote Iyengar Yoga, inviting new students to come along and try out classes with local teachers.

These events are primarily aimed at new students, but existing students are welcome to come along if you’re bringing friends and family along to give it a go!

This year we’re hosting one event in Southbourne, as well as another event in Upton. Please help us share these events with anyone you think might be interested!

NIYD 2026 in Upton

NIYD 2026 in Southbourne

We’ve added a few more events to our roster for 2026, with one more event still in the works for the end of the year, which we’ll let you know about once we’ve finalised the details.

Upcoming DHIY Events

Exchange of Learning Day with Edgar Stringer 2026

Sat 7th Feb 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dorset & Hampshire Iyengar Yoga are delighted to welcome Level Three Teacher Edgar Stringer to host our 2026 Exchange of Learning Day. Exchange of Learning Days replace the previous Profession Development days ...

Workshop with Richard Ward 2026

Sat 7th Mar 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm

About the Teacher Richard Ward first became interested in Yoga at the age of 14 through reading a book on the subject but did not start attending Iyengar Yoga classes until the autumn of 1975, aged 19 ...

Workshop with Judith Jones 2026

Sun 10th May 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm

About the Teacher Judith has been teaching Iyengar Yoga in West Berkshire for since 1990 and teaches classes suitable for beginners and on-going students, as well as for more experienced Intermediate level students and teachers …

Workshop with Judi Sweeting 2026

Sun 21st Jun 10:00am - 4:00pm

Judi Sweeting has been practising yoga for over 50 years and teaching for over 45 years. She holds a Senior 3 Certificate and trains Iyengar teachers. Judi is a Moderator and Assessor for th ...

Workshop with Sheila Haswell 2026

Sun 20th Sep 10:00am - 4:00pm

I have been teaching Iyengar Yoga for almost 50 years. During that time I have visited the Iyengar Yoga Institute in Pune on several occasions, the most recent being in 2025. When possible I attended…

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This Month’s Community Events

Through December, our community is hosting the following events:

Workshop with Cheree Low @ Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre

Sat 10th Jan 1:00pm - 4:00pm

This three hour workshop will explore the relationship between the body, mind and breath in a sequence of poses that leads the student from the outside in. 1 year Iyengar yoga experience required.

Monthly General Workshop

Sat 24th Jan 11:00am - 1:30pm

A regular monthly general workshop for all regular Iyengar Yoga students at Upham Village Hall, Hampshire, with Level 3 teacher, Rachel Lovegrove. All abilities welcome. Some experience of inversions would be preferable and an ongoing practice of Iyengar yoga desired. Level 1 and 2 teachers and trainees can also join the Peer Group teaching practice in the afternoon (see separate event listing). Participants can also join in online and a recording is sent out to everyone afterwards.

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If you’re hosting an Iyengar Yoga related event that we don’t know about, please let us know by clicking the link below, and we’d be happy to let our subscribers know about it!

Submit your events here!

National Iyengar Yoga Day is a yearly event organised by IYUK and its member groups to promote Iyengar Yoga, inviting new students to come along and try out classes with local teachers.

These events are primarily aimed at new students, but existing students are welcome to come along if you’re bringing friends and family along to give it a go!

This year we’re hosting one event in Southbourne, as well as another event in Upton. Please help us share these events with anyone you think might be interested!

NIYD 2026 in Upton

NIYD 2026 in Southbourne

We still have a packed calendar of events for existing students coming up, with more events to be announced soon - please take a look at what we have coming in 2026 so far:

Upcoming DHIY Events

Exchange of Learning Day with Edgar Stringer 2026

Sat 7th Feb 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dorset & Hampshire Iyengar Yoga are delighted to welcome Level Three Teacher Edgar Stringer to host our 2026 Exchange of Learning Day. Exchange of Learning Days replace the previous Profession Development days ...

Workshop with Richard Ward 2026

Sat 7th Mar 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm

About the Teacher Richard Ward first became interested in Yoga at the age of 14 through reading a book on the subject but did not start attending Iyengar Yoga classes until the autumn of 1975, aged 19 ...

Workshop with Judith Jones 2026

Sun 10th May 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm

About the Teacher Judith has been teaching Iyengar Yoga in West Berkshire for since 1990 and teaches classes suitable for beginners and on-going students, as well as for more experienced Intermediate level students and teachers …

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This Month’s Community Events

Through December, our community is hosting the following events:

Workshop with Cheree Low @ Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre

Sat 13th Dec 1:00pm - 4:00pm

This three hour workshop will explore the relationship between the body, mind and breath in a sequence of poses that leads the student from the outside in. 1 year Iyengar yoga experience required.

Check out our community events

If you’re hosting an Iyengar Yoga related event that we don’t know about, please let us know by clicking the link below, and we’d be happy to let our subscribers know about it!

Submit your events here!

We hope to see you there for what promises to be another amazing workshop!

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Upcoming DHIY Events

Events from Oct 27th

Workshop with Uday Bhosale 2025

Sun 23rd Nov 10:00am - 4:00pm

Uday’s love of Iyengar Yoga began in the late ’90s, and he began training and learning in Pune, India with Guruji (B.K.S. Iyengar, the founder of Iyengar Yoga), his daughter Geetaji, and his son Prashant ...

Exchange of Learning Day with Edgar Stringer 2026

Sat 7th Feb 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm

Dorset & Hampshire Iyengar Yoga are delighted to welcome Level Three Teacher Edgar Stringer to host our 2026 Exchange of Learning Day. Exchange of Learning Days replace the previous Profession Development days ...

Workshop with Richard Ward 2026

Sat 7th Mar 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm

About the Teacher Richard Ward first became interested in Yoga at the age of 14 through reading a book on the subject but did not start attending Iyengar Yoga classes until the autumn of 1975, aged 19 ...

Workshop with Judith Jones 2026

Sun 10th May 2026 10:00am - 4:00pm

About the Teacher Judith has been teaching Iyengar Yoga in West Berkshire for since 1990 and teaches classes suitable for beginners and on-going students, as well as for more experienced Intermediate level students and teachers …

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This Month’s Community Events

Through November, our community is hosting the following events:

Monthly General Workshop

Sat 15th Nov 11:00am - 1:30pm

A regular monthly general workshop for all regular Iyengar Yoga students at Upham Village Hall, Hampshire, with Level 3 teacher, Rachel Lovegrove. All abilities welcome. Some experience of inversions required …

Workshop with Cheree Low @ Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre

Sat 15th Nov 1:00pm - 4:00pm

This three hour workshop will explore the relationship between the body, mind and breath in a sequence of poses that leads the student from the outside in. 1 year Iyengar yoga experience required …

Peer Group Teaching Practice for Trainees / Level 1 Teachers - Guinea Pigs Also Needed!

Sat 15th Nov 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Join Rachel Lovegrove for an afternoon of teaching practice for trainees or Level 1 teachers wanting to progress to Level 2. We also need volunteers to act as students in the class to help our future…

First Aid Training @ Orchard Life

Sat 29th Nov 9:30am - 4:30pm

Orchard Life in Midgham is hosting a Emergency First Aid at Work Training Course, which yoga teachers are required to complete every three years. To book, contact Su at Respond Training. Tel: 078181 531667

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If you’re hosting an Iyengar Yoga related event that we don’t know about, please let us know by clicking the link below, and we’d be happy to let our subscribers know about it!

Submit your events here!

The next big event we’re hosting is a weekend workshop with Mary Obendorfer and Eddy Marks, with the them “Lessons along the Path”. We last hosted them in 2023 for an intense and illuminating workshop, and we’re thrilled to have them back again!

Last time they were here they challenged us to think less about the poses and more about the principles behind them, to break down barriers that hold us back and accelerate our practice. They aim to do that again this time, and we’re excited to see what new wisdom they will impart on us this time!

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Upcoming DHIY Events

Weekend Workshop with Mary Obendorfer and Eddy Marks 2025: Lessons Along the Path

Sat 18th Oct 10:00am - 4:00pm + Sun 19th Oct 10:00am - 4:00pm

Mary & Eddy are Senior Iyengar teachers certified at the Advanced level.
They teach worldwide as well as train and assess teachers for certification.
For decades they studied with the Iyengars in India, living there for a year in 2003 and 7 months in 2009…

Workshop with Uday Bhosale 2025

Sun 23rd Nov 10:00am - 4:00pm

Uday’s love of Iyengar Yoga began in the late ’90s, and he began training and learning in Pune, India with Guruji (B.K.S. Iyengar, the founder of Iyengar Yoga), his daughter Geetaji, and his son Prashantji in 2002…

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This Month’s Community Events

Did you know we maintain a list of community events, hosted by our members in Dorset, Hampshire, and the surrounding area? Well we do! We want to be more proactive in letting you know about the wonderful events our members are putting together through the year.

If you’re hosting an Iyengar Yoga related event that we don’t know about, please let us know by clicking the link below, and we’d be happy to let our other members know about it!

Submit your events here!

Through October, our community is hosting the following events:

Peer Group Workshop (Teacher Training)

Sat 11th Oct 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Fancy a weekend in the Channel Islands? Join Rachel for a peer group workshop at Trinity Primary School, Jersey. These are open to Iyengar trainees and Level 1 teachers wanting to move towards Level 2 ...

Workshop with Cheree Low @ Dorchester Yoga and Therapy Centre

Sun 12th Oct 10:00am - 1:00pm

This three hour workshop will explore the relationship between the body, mind and breath in a sequence of poses that leads the student from the outside in. 1 year Iyengar yoga experience required.

Iyengar Yoga Day Jersey

Sun 12th Oct 10:00am - 2:30pm

A yoga day for all levels on the beautiful island of Jersey. Open to all levels of practice and ability. Make a weekend of it and join us also on Saturday for a teacher training session for Iyengar yoga ...

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