Iyengar Yoga Events

Find out about Iyengar Yoga workshops and other events in the Sheffield area

SADIY Group and SADIY Group teachers organise various yoga workshops and special events in Sheffield throughout the year. Here you can find out what Iyengar yoga events are happening locally and link to more information.

November Events

Teachers Workshop with Frances Homewood

Sat, 1 Nov 2025
1:30pm - 5:30 pm
Sheffield Iyengar Yoga Centre (S6)
Frances Homewood
See event on SYC website for details
Teachers & Trainees

A supportive workshop for Iyengar Yoga teachers, trainees, and mentees to grow practice and teaching skills, led by senior teacher Frances Homewood. We’ll explore asana, pranayama, and yoga philosophy with practice, teaching skills, observation, feedback, and shared learning. Guided by the Iyengar mentoring system, the session refines sequencing, instructions, and adjustments while building confidence in a friendly, collegial setting. Open to Iyengar Yoga teachers of all levels, trainees, and mentees.

SADIY Exchange of Learning day 2025-26 with Debbie Bartholomew

Sun, 16 Nov 2025
11:00am - 4:30 pm
ZagYoga Iyengar Studio (S2)
£40 or £35 for SADIY members
Teachers & Trainees

Professional Development Days are now called Exchange of Learning (EL) Days.

The SADIY Exchange of Learning (EL) day for IY (UK) teachers and trainees in 2025-26 will be led by Debbie Bartholomew.

The theme for this year is Yoga For All Bodies. The event will also include discussions about Unconscious Bias.

Date: Sunday 16 November 2025
Time: 11.00am to 4.30pm (including a short break for lunch)
Fees: £40 or £35 for SADIY members
Address: 'ZagYoga' Iyengar Yoga Studio, Harland Works, 70 John Street, Sheffield, S2 4QU.

The event offers a great learning opportunity for all participants to share knowledge and experience in a friendly environment. It provides 5 hours of learning. This in-person event is open to all IY(UK) teachers or trainees registered members. All teachers are required to complete at least one Exchange of Learning Day every 2 years. The session is not assessed in any way. If there are places available, retired or ex-Iyengar teachers who are still IY(UK) members and who do not teach other styles of yoga will also be welcome.

To book for the event please fill in the registration form and send payment as indicated in this form.

Chair Yoga Workshop with Heather Brennan

Thu, 20 Nov 2025
10:00am - 11:15 am
Sheffield Iyengar Yoga Centre (S6)
Heather Brennan
See event on SYC website for details
Open to all

Discover the support and adaptability of Iyengar Yoga using a chair. This gentle workshop is suitable for all bodies, especially those who are older, stiffer, managing mobility issues, or returning from illness or injury. Perfect for complete beginners, you’ll explore safe, accessible movements to build confidence, strength, and ease.

Family Yoga Club Monthly with Carolyn Usher

Sat, 22 Nov 2025
2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Sheffield Iyengar Yoga Centre (S6)
Carolyn Usher
See SYC website
Open to all

Monthly on Saturdays, 2pm - 3pm A 45 minute class, followed by refreshments. These yoga sessions are tailored for children aged between 3 - 7 years old, but older kids are welcome! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

December Events

Teachers Workshop with Frances Homewood

Sat, 6 Dec 2025
1:30pm - 5:30 pm
Sheffield Iyengar Yoga Centre (S6)
Frances Homewood
See event on SYC website for details
Teachers & Trainees

A supportive workshop for Iyengar Yoga teachers, trainees, and mentees to grow practice and teaching skills, led by senior teacher Frances Homewood. We’ll explore asana, pranayama, and yoga philosophy with practice, teaching skills, observation, feedback, and shared learning. Guided by the Iyengar mentoring system, the session refines sequencing, instructions, and adjustments while building confidence in a friendly, collegial setting. Open to Iyengar Yoga teachers of all levels, trainees, and mentees.

FREE Yoga class followed by Tea and Cake with Pascale Vacher

Sat, 6 Dec 2025
3:00pm - 4:15 pm
Ecclesall Library (S11)
Pascale Vacher
FREE
Open to all

Join Pascale for a free 'warming' class to celebrate the end of the year and meet other Iyengar Yoga students.
This short class is suitable for anyone with experience of Iyengar yoga. If unsure please ask.
There will be also an opportunity on the day for you to join SADIY, our local Iyengar Yoga group, and IY(UK), the UK Iyengar Yoga association.

* 3.00pm - 'Warming' yoga class - open to all
* 4.15pm - Q&A with tea and cake
@ Ecclesall Library
(120 Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield S11 9PL - Community room – ground floor).

Winter restorative yoga class & social event with Frances Homewood

Sun, 7 Dec 2025
2:00pm - 4:00 pm
Sheffield Iyengar Yoga Centre (S6)
Frances Homewood
See event on SYC website for details
Open to all

This special Winter Restorative class with Frances is aimed at easing your body and mind in, what can often be, the busiest time of the year.
This gentle class will give you the opportunity to relax and re-energise, followed by tea and mince pies. The perfect way to celebrate the festive period with our yoga community.

Family Yoga Club Monthly with Carolyn Usher

Sat, 13 Dec 2025
2:00pm - 3:00 pm
Sheffield Iyengar Yoga Centre (S6)
Carolyn Usher
See SYC website
Open to all

Monthly on Saturdays, 2pm - 3pm A 45 minute class, followed by refreshments. These yoga sessions are tailored for children aged between 3 - 7 years old, but older kids are welcome! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Practice Lab with Monica Bejarano Cortes

Sun, 21 Dec 2025
11:00am - 1:15 pm
ZagYoga Iyengar Studio (S2)
Monica Bejarano Cortes
See event on ZagYoga website for details
Open to all

For details and to book see ZagYoga website or email Monica for further information.
Booking is essential.

Twixtmas Online Workshop with Edgar Stringer

Sat, 27 Dec 2025
9:30am - 11:30 am
Online (via Zoom)
Details on SYC website
Open to all

Edgar Stringer is a Senior teacher who has been teaching yoga for over 20 years and now also mentors and trains yoga teachers.

Twixtmas Online Workshop with Edgar Stringer

Sun, 28 Dec 2025
9:30am - 11:30 am
Online (via Zoom)
Details on SYC website
Open to all

Edgar Stringer is a Senior teacher who has been teaching yoga for over 20 years and now also mentors and trains yoga teachers.

January Events

National Iyengar Yoga Day - Free Taster Event

Sat, 17 Jan 2026
10:30am - 11:30 pm
Sheffield Iyengar Yoga Centre (S6)
Carolyn Usher
See SYC website
New Starters

This free introductory class designed especially for newcomers is organised as part of the National Iyengar Yoga Day celebrations. This welcoming session offers a gentle introduction to the foundations of the practice in a friendly, supportive environment.

Monthly class with Debbie Bartholomew

Sun, 18 Jan 2026
11:00am - 1:00 pm
ZagYoga Iyengar Studio (S2)
See event on ZagYoga website for details
Level 2, Level 3, Teachers & Trainees

Booking is essential.
For details and to book, see ZagYoga website or email Monica

FREE Taster class for National Iyengar Yoga Day with Pascale Vacher

Sun, 18 Jan 2026
2:30pm - 3:30 pm
Ecclesall Library (S11)
Pascale Vacher
FREE
Open to all

National Iyengar Yoga Day is on Siunday 18 January 2026.

To celebrate this day, join Pascale on a free taster class.
This short class is suitable for anyone new to Iyengar yoga as well as returning and current students bringing a friend.

* 2.30pm - Taster class - open to all
* 3.30pm - Q&A with tea and cake
@ Ecclesall Library
(120 Ecclesall Road South, Sheffield S11 9PL - Community room – ground floor).

This class is a gentle introdiuction to the Iyengar approach to yoga teaching. It is a form of Hatha yoga that emphasizes precision, detail, and proper bodily alignment in postures (asanas). It makes use of props (e.g., blocks, straps, blankets, chairs) to help practitioners of all abilities achieve correct form and hold poses for longer durations, which builds strength, flexibility, and concentration.

February Events

Monthly class with Debbie Bartholomew

Sun, 15 Feb 2026
11:00am - 1:00 pm
ZagYoga Iyengar Studio (S2)
See event on ZagYoga website for details
Level 2, Level 3, Teachers & Trainees

Booking is essential.
For details and to book, see ZagYoga website or email Monica

March Events

No events currently in the calendar for March.

April Events

Monthly class with Debbie Bartholomew

Sun, 19 Apr 2026
11:00am - 1:00 pm
ZagYoga Iyengar Studio (S2)
See event on ZagYoga website for details
Level 2, Level 3, Teachers & Trainees

Booking is essential.
For details and to book, see ZagYoga website or email Monica

May Events

Monthly class with Debbie Bartholomew

Sun, 17 May 2026
11:00am - 1:00 pm
ZagYoga Iyengar Studio (S2)
See event on ZagYoga website for details
Level 2, Level 3, Teachers & Trainees

Booking is essential.
For details and to book, see ZagYoga website or email Monica

June Events

Monthly class with Debbie Bartholomew

Sun, 21 Jun 2026
11:00am - 1:00 pm
ZagYoga Iyengar Studio (S2)
See event on ZagYoga website for details
Level 2, Level 3, Teachers & Trainees

Booking is essential.
For details and to book, see ZagYoga website or email Monica

July Events

No events currently in the calendar for July.

August Events

No events currently in the calendar for August.

September Events

First Aid course - Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work - 2026

Sat, 5 Sep 2026
10:30am - 5:00 pm
Sheffield Iyengar Yoga Centre (S6)
SADIY
£80 (£75 for SADIY members)
Open to all

SADIY has invited JWP Training to run a First Aid course at Sheffield Iyengar Yoga Centre in the Autumn 2026.

This course leads to the delivery of the Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work certificate, which is valid for 3 years. This qualification is a requirement for all IY(UK) teachers.

This one-day event is open to all SADIY members and non-members.

* Date: Saturday 5 September 2026
* Time: 10.30am to 4.30pm (including a short break for lunch)
* Fees: £80 (or £75 for SADIY members)
* Address: Sheffield Yoga Centre, 270 Burgoyne Road, Walkley, Sheffield, S6 3QF

October Events

No events currently in the calendar for October.