Looking to deepen your Iyengar Yoga practice from the comfort of home? Whether you are a beginner looking for precision alignment tips or an advanced practitioner searching for masterclasses, finding authentic instruction from certified senior teachers is key. Below, we've rounded up the best online platforms, subscriptions, and YouTube channels available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and Hebrew.
1. Global Master Teachers & Lineage Leaders
Abhijata Iyengar (RIMYI, Pune)
Languages: English
Overview: As the granddaughter of B.K.S. Iyengar and a senior teacher at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, Abhijata offers direct access to the core lineage. She leads official live multi-week Zoom modules through RIMYI and appears as a keynote presenter for global conventions.
Where to find: Paid live modules via RIMYI / Regional Associations. Free talks appear on the official RIMYI YouTube channel. â–¶ Watch on YouTube
David Meloni
Languages: English & Italian
Overview: David Meloni holds the highest level certification (Advanced Senior Level II) awarded directly by B.K.S. Iyengar. His teaching is recognized worldwide for its profound precision, technical accuracy, and intense focus on alignment.
Where to find: Free short demonstrations on his YouTube channel; full recorded class libraries and live immersions on davidmeloniiyengaryoga.com.
Lois Steinberg
Languages: English
Overview: Lois Steinberg (Ph.D., CIYT Advanced 2) is one of the world's leading authorities on Iyengar Yoga Therapeutics. Her courses focus deeply on therapeutic applications, prop customization, and healing chronic physical discomfort.
Where to find: Paid specialized therapeutic series and a recorded class archive at loissteinberg.com; free pose breakdowns online.
Eyal Shifroni
Languages: English & Hebrew
Overview: Eyal Shifroni has practiced yoga for over 45 years and studied directly under B.K.S. Iyengar. He directs the Iyengar Yoga Center of Zichron Ya'akov and is the author of eight books on the practice, including A Chair for Yoga and the forthcoming Ropes for Yoga — his creative, prop-driven approach to alignment is beloved by teachers and practitioners alike.
Where to find: Free classes and articles on his YouTube channel; full online courses at eyalshifroni.com.
2. Senior Teachers across English, French, Spanish & Italian
Gabriella Giubilaro — Roads To Bliss
Languages: English & Italian
Overview: Director of the Istituto Iyengar Yoga Firenze, Gabriella Giubilaro is world-renowned for her clear, anatomical approach and warm teaching style. Her channel breaks down complex poses into accessible components.
Where to find: Free instructional guides on her Roads To Bliss YouTube channel; paid live stream classes via the Florence Institute.
Chiara Travisi - Iyengar Yoga Institute Milano
Languages: Italian & English
Overview: Founder of the Iyengar Yoga Institute Milano, Chiara Travisi is an IYENGAR® Level 3 certified teacher, examiner and mentor with over 20 years of experience. She also holds a Master's in Yoga Studies from Ca' Foscari University, bringing a rare mix of precise, embodied teaching and scholarly depth to her classes.
Where to find: A weekly live-streamed English-language class (with recordings) via iyengaryogamilano.it; workshops and seminars across Europe. Follow on Instagram →
Stéphane Lalo (Centre de Yoga Iyengar de Marseille)
Languages: French & English
Overview: Stéphane Lalo is an Advanced Certified Teacher, certified directly by B.K.S. and Geeta Iyengar, and the founder of the Iyengar Yoga Center in Marseille. His teaching focuses on deep postural intelligence and breath awareness.
Where to find: Paid class replays and live online workshops via yogaiyengar.net. Follow on Instagram →
Rosa Santana (Yoga Rosa)
Languages: Spanish & English
Overview: Senior teacher Rosa Santana brings decades of experience to Spanish and English speakers alike, focusing heavily on therapeutic yoga, prop adaptations, and alignment.
Where to find: Free prop and therapeutic guides on her YouTube channel; paid masterclasses at yogarosa.com.
3. Structured Online Practice & Quick Tutorials
Desa Yogi (Kathy Cook)
Languages: English
Overview: Kathy Cook's channel Desa Yogi offers beautifully structured, complete follow-along Iyengar sequences ranging from restorative sessions to targeted hip and back work.
Where to find: Free full-length practices on her YouTube channel; paid structured courses at desayogi.com.
Heather Kitchen Yoga
Languages: English
Overview: Senior teacher Heather Kitchen has built an extensive video library tailored for home practitioners, organized by focus areas such as hip mobility, back health, and restorative practice.
Where to find: Free videos on her YouTube channel; paid "Iyengar Practice Hub" membership at heatherkitchenyoga.com.
Stephanie Tencer
Languages: English
Overview: Certified Iyengar teacher Stephanie Tencer provides accessible, studio-quality online classes that guide students through methodical sequences using chairs, straps, and blocks.
Where to find: Dedicated Iyengar Practice Series on Yoga Anytime (paid subscription, with preview clips available on the platform).
Pratipade Sharma (Aanandam Yogashala)
Languages: English / Visual
Overview: Perfect for quick visual alignment fixes, Pratipade Sharma offers concise short-form videos demonstrating wall work, rope variations, and exact prop placement.
Where to find: Free YouTube Shorts and Instagram tutorials; live classes via Aanandam Yogashala.
Quick Reference Guide
| Teacher / Resource | Primary Languages | YouTube Channel | Free Options | Paid Options | Key Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhijata Iyengar | EN | RIMYI Talks | YouTube Talks | RIMYI Direct Zoom | Pune Lineage Instruction |
| David Meloni | EN, IT | Channel | YouTube Channel | Class Library & Live Streams | Advanced Precision & Technique |
| Lois Steinberg | EN | loissteinberg.com | Pose Breakdown Clips | Therapeutic Workshops | Deep Prop Work & Yoga Therapy |
| Eyal Shifroni | EN, HE | Channel | Full Classes on YouTube | Online Courses & Books | Creative Prop Work (Chairs & Ropes) |
| Gabriella Giubilaro | EN, IT | Roads To Bliss | Roads To Bliss YouTube | Florence Center Online | In-Depth Alignment & Anatomy |
| Chiara Travisi | IT, EN | iyengaryogamilano.it | - | Milano Institute Live Streams | Practice & Theory, Yoga Studies |
| Stéphane Lalo | FR, EN | yogaiyengar.net | - | Marseille Replay Pass | French-Language Immersion |
| Rosa Santana | ES, EN | Channel | YouTube Tutorials | Therapeutic Courses | Spanish-Language Therapeutics |
| Desa Yogi | EN | Channel | Full YouTube Classes | On-Demand Courses | Step-by-Step Sequences |
| Heather Kitchen | EN | Channel | Free YouTube Library | Practice Hub | Themed Playlists & Mobility |
| Stephanie Tencer | EN | — | Previews | Yoga Anytime Subscription | Studio-Style Themed Series |
| Pratipade Sharma | EN / Visual | — | YouTube Shorts | Live Online Classes | Quick Visual Alignment Fixes |
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