FREE classes for National Iyengar Yoga Week

Join us for FREE classes to celebrate National Iyengar Yoga Day 2026

We encouraging people who are new to yoga to give it a try - and to welcome existing yogis to try Iyengar yoga if you haven't before.

Online searches for yoga classes surge in January as many of us try to stick to our New Year resolutions to get fitter, healthier and happier. In the UK statistics show that almost three quarters of us are overweight or obese, whilst one in six adults experience mental health problems. Studies have shown that yoga can have many physical and mental health benefits, boosting our mood and leading to positive changes in our life - which can in turn lead to long term weight loss and improved mental health.

No experience needed, complete beginners welcome!

The exception is for 'yoga adventurously' where it is helpful to have had some previous yoga experience and be fit and active. 

Wednesday 14th January:

6-7pm active beginners with Rachel Overton for those who are generally fit and active but who need some strength, flexibility or recovery time.

Saturday 17th January:

9.30-10.30am - yoga for active beginners with Rachel Overton for those who are generally fit and active but who need some strength, flexibility or recovery time.

10.45am-11.45am - gentle yoga for beginners with Louise Belshaw for anyone who'd like to try yoga, it really is for everyone!

10.45am-11.45am - chair yoga with Claire Ferry for people with health or mobility issues which mean getting up and down from the floor is too tricky.

12-1pm - yoga adventurously! with Claire Ferry - this is for people who are fit and already have a yoga practice to experience some of the stronger poses and inversions the Iyengar way, and a have a go with the wall ropes!

If you're not sure what is suitable, drop us an email on [email protected].

HOW TO BOOK

Register through the Maitri Studio website on the student portal here. You'll need to create an account but the class is FREE.

What is Iyengar yoga?

Want to find out more? We've put a little article on our website here.