Our Classes

All current courses are timetabled in the class schedule and please visit our events page to view forthcoming courses and events. Price listings for our events and classes can be found here.

Visitor Information

Clothing Wear clothes that do not restrict your movement in any way. Most people wear shorts or leggings and a T-shirt. Yoga is practised in bare feet.

Equipment Iyengar Yoga Birmingham provides all the necessary yoga equipment. Regarding mats: They are provided for beginning students however, it is recommended that once you have established a practice that you obtain your own personal mat. We can provide you with details of how to obtain a mat.

Eating It is best to practice yoga on an empty stomach. If at all possible leave 3-4 hours after eating a main meal or 2 hours after a light snack.

If you are suffering from any minor ailment (a headache etc.) or if you are menstruating or pregnant, please inform the teacher before starting the class so they can advise you accordingly.

It is essential that the following medical conditions be reported to the teacher beforehand:

Heart disease or any heart problem, epilepsy including Petit Mal, cancer or benign tumours, diabetes, Meniere’s disease, detached retina, AIDS, MS (multiple sclerosis) or any recent operation.

All information will be treated with the strictest of confidence and is only required to ensure your safety.

Book a class

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The deadline for booking any class is 8am on the day of your chosen class.

Please declare any medical conditions with your teacher prior to booking any class.

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Price List from January 2023

Beginner Level and Mixed Ability Classes

£12 Live or Online (Online with Jayne’s classes only)

Pre-book only

2 hour intermediate Classes

£14 Live or Online (Online with Jayne only)

Pre-book only

Medical Classes

£75 for 5 week course or £20 weekly

Pre-book only

Teachers Advanced Class

£18 Live or Online

Pre-book only

Foundation Course

£65 for 6 weeks or £45 for 1 hour class

Pre-book only

Private Tuition in person or online

£60 per class

pre-book only and payment non-refundable if cancelled less than 24 hours before.

Events

'YOGA KURUNTA' a Summer weekend of rope workshops with Jayne & Andrew !!

Start Date: 22/07/2023
End Date: 23/07/2023
Start Time: 1:15 pm
Finish Time: 4:15 pm
Cost: £30 each Workshop per day or £50 for the weekend

Jayne Orton & Andrew Hall, Directors of the Institute teach 2 exciting pm workshops on both Sat 22nd and Sun 23rd July.(1.15 -4.15pm). Both workshops will include the Yoga Kurunta which is a method of performing a variety of asanas (poses)to enable students to attain accuracy, agility, freedom and balance whilst using the specially designed rope wall – as taught originally by BKS Iyengar. Jayne will give a brief talk at the beginning of each workshop on the benefits, hints & cautions of the ropework. These 2 workshops can be taken separately or as a weekend. Places are open to all students and teachers of Iyengar yoga – except complete beginners. Tea, coffee & snacks will be served following each workshop. To book a place please email info@iyengaryoga.uk.com to confirm you would like a place and send your payment to:
Ganesh
Sort Code 09=06-66
Account no: 41705201

SUMMER INTENSIVE WITH JAYNE ORTON -FULLY BOOKED

Start Date: 03/08/2023
End Date: 07/08/2023
Start Time: 3:30 pm
Finish Time: 3:00 pm
Cost: NOW FULL

Intensive course for Iyengar teachers & very keen students!

Timetable

Thursday; 3rd August 3.30-5pm Restorative and pranayama class
break for tea/biscuits

6.30-8.30pm – Asana class (general level)
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Friday; 4th August 9.30 – 12noon – Asana Class (level 1 Asanas)
12-1pm break for tea and snacks
1-3pm Restorative and Pranayama
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Saturday; 5th August 9.30-12 noon – Asana Class(level 2 Asanas)
12-1pm tea and snacks
1-3pm Talk: The Art of Teaching plus Pranayama practice
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Sunday 6th August 9.30-12 noon – Asana Class (level 3 Asanas)
12-1pm Indian snacks
1-3pm Talk Yoga diet and the digestive system plus pranayama practice

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Monday 7th August 9.30-12noon Asana Class (levels 3 & 4 Asanas)
12-1pm tea and snacks
1-3pm Question & Answer session plus Pranayama

To book a place please send full payment to :

Jayne Orton Yoga Ltd.
Sort code 20-08-64
Account no: 83532151

For Foreign students:
Swift Bic: GB31 BUKB 2008 6483 5321 51
IBAN: GB31 BUKB 2008 6483 5321 51
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Exchange of Learning (PD Day) for Iyengar Teachers and Trainees led by Jayne Orton

Start Date: 06/01/2024
End Date: 06/01/2024
Start Time: 1:00 pm
Finish Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: £30

IYUK Exchange of Learning Day (previously PD Days) for all certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers and Trainees.

“Equanimity cannot happen without the techniques of alignment in body, senses, mind, intelligence and self. One can develop this art of adjustment in asana which turns into auspicious action”

The Theme will be on ‘the Art of Adjustment’ which is a practical workshop followed by a second session on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Following this event at 7pm (if you wish to stay) we will have a social event for all attendees showing a film and having some Indian snacks.

To book your place please email us and then send payment to:
Ganesh
Sort Code 09-06-66, Account no: 41705201