The North-East London Iyengar Yoga Institute (NELIYI) is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to assist and support the development and provision of Iyengar yoga, and provide a focus for those studying Iyengar yoga in the local area. It is affiliated to the Iyengar Yoga Association of the UK, the professional organisation of Iyengar yoga teachers in the UK.NELIYI aims and objectives:

• to foster the growth of interest in the work of B.K.S. Iyengar, and to develop the teaching of yoga in North East London
• to develop the teaching skills of the teachers
• to support and encourage the teachers
• to train new teachers
• to ensure the widespread availability of Iyengar yoga classes
• to facilitate the availability of a range of equipment for classes
• to develop under Mr Iyengar's guidance
• to establish an appropriate relationship with other yoga organisations

What does NELIYI offer?
NELYI holds a series of workshops through the year, given by experienced teachers from all over the country. They are held about once a month, usually at weekends, and vary in theme and level of yoga experience required, ranging from events suitable for all students, including beginners, to those for more experienced students and teachers. They provide an opportunity to experience different styles and approaches to Iyengar yoga in either half-day or all-day sessions, as well to meet other students. NELIYI workshops are usually held at the Harringay Club, 50 Tottenham Lane, N8 7EE, opposite Hornsey Railway Station, and on local bus routes (see map). NELYI also publishes a quarterly newsletter, NELIYI News, which provides a forum for the North London yoga community and invites articles from yoga students and teachers about Iyengar yoga events, yoga philosophy or reflections on personal experiences of yoga training and practice. Download latest NELIYI News (March 2006) in PDF format.

NELIYI has long-term plans for premises to provide a base in North London for Iyengar yoga, and to ensure it is affordable and accessible. It awards occasional bursaries to support yoga study, holds a small library of yoga magazines and videos and is building up a stock of yoga equipment.

Please see the membership page about joining NELIYI.