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Iyengar Yoga Certified Teacher

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.

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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.

Schedule and Events

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

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Schedule and Events

Price List from April 2026

Beginner Level and Mixed Ability Classes
£13 Live or Online (Online with Jayne’s classes only)

Pre-book only

2 hour intermediate Classes
£15 Live or Online (Online with Jayne only)

Pre-book only

Iyengar Yoga for back problems Andrew Hall
£15 per class via Paypal or pay at desk

drop in or pre-book

Teachers Advanced Class
£18 Live or Online

Pre-book only

Yoga a Gem for Women
£12 drop in or block book

Drop in or block book with teacher

Corporate class at your workplace
£100 per class - all Institute teachers available

pre-book only

121 Class at the Institute
£100 per class - all institute teachers

pre-book only

Therapy class with Jayne Orton
£15 per class

pre-book or drop in

Schedule and Events

Events

YOGA A GEM FOR WOMEN - a six week course for women in the menopause-(therapy class) In studio and Online

  • Start Date: 10/09/2026
  • End Date: 15/10/2026
  • Start Time: 4:15 pm
  • Finish Time: 5:30 pm
  • Cost: £15 drop in or £78 for 6 week course
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This is a six week course for women who are experiencing issues in the menopause and who would like to start Iyengar Yoga. It will be an introduction to the basic concepts of Iyengar yoga taking into account theraputic issues. Jayne will deal with any problems when they come up and teach you how to deal with them. This is the first course of its type at the Institute led by Jayne and her other teachers assisting. Classes for in studio and online can booked via the IYIOB website. If you would like to buy the complete course please contact jayne@iyengaryoga.uk.com

Level 1 syllabus workshop for Trainee teachers with Jayne Orton

  • Start Date: 19/09/2026
  • End Date: 19/09/2026
  • Start Time: 2:00 pm
  • Finish Time: 5:00 pm
  • Cost: £30 payable via Paypal 7 days before the Event on the IYIOB website booking system
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A workshop both in studio and online to work extensively and in depth on the level 1 syllabus. The Summer and Autumn workshops will focus upon the Art of Teaching through presentation, demonstration, observation and adjustment. After a very short break around two thirds of the way through the afternoon we shall have a discussion on class planning for level 1 and continuing beginners. This is all based upon the Pune Certification and Assessment Guidelines. If you would like to join either in studio or online please book 7 days before the event via the booking system on our website at www.iyengaryoga.uk.com and zoom links will be sent out on the morning of the workshop. These workshops are strictly for those studying Iyengar yoga for at least 3 years. If you have any queries please contact us.

Further dates:
10th October
5th December

ADVANCED WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS with Jayne Orton - Hybrid - instudio and online

  • Start Date: 26/09/2026
  • End Date: 26/09/2026
  • Start Time: 2:00 pm
  • Finish Time: 5:00 pm
  • Cost: £36 fee....can be paid by Paypal via website up to 7 days before the workshop
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This is an instudio and online workshop for Intermediate level students and also all levels of teacher in the Iyengar system. We shall work on poses from levels 1-4 on the certification syllabus. If you would like to book a place please send payment to Jayne Orton Yoga Ltd. Sort code 20-08-64 account no. 83532151
You can also pay via Paypal 7 days before the Event on the IYIOB website timetable
The workshops will be followed by tea and light snacks with time for socialising.

Next date will be 28th November

Annual Christmas 4 day intensive with Jayne Orton

  • Start Date: 27/12/2026
  • End Date: 30/12/2026
  • Start Time: 9:00 am
  • Finish Time: 3:00 pm
  • Cost: COURSE NIW FULL
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This is a four day intermediate level intensive for both Teachers and students of Iyengar Yoga. The four days will include Asana practice, Pranayama and some Patanjali philosophy. There will be a one hours break each day in which hot drinks and light snacks will be provided.

Wait list only now

Exchange of Learning day 26/27 for Iyengar Teachers with Jayne Orton in studio only

  • Start Date: 16/01/2027
  • End Date: 16/01/2027
  • Start Time: 1:00 pm
  • Finish Time: 7:00 pm
  • Cost: £40
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This years Exchange of Learning Day will be led by Jayne and have a focus upon the practice of Pranayama and also the teaching of Pranayama at all levels of certification. Asanas will also be practised. The day will start at 1pm until 7pm but we will have a break half way for tea, snacks and socialising. Pre-booking is essential as places are limited. This is the only day on professional development for Iyengar teachers in the Midlands area and so attendance for teachers is highly recommended. Trainee teachers are also most welcome. To book please send £40 payment to;
Ganesh
Sort code 09-06-66
Account Number : 41705201

please email info@iyengaryoga.uk.com to confirm your place or to ask any questions.

Jayne Orton out of town workshops

  • Start Date: 01/09/2026
  • End Date: 31/12/2027
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Jayne teaches many extra weekend workshops and intensives at the Institute in Birmingham plus around the UK and in Europe. If you would like an up to date list for all those events please email
Info@iyengaryoga.uk.com

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