Upcoming Iyengar Yoga Events in Europe

iyengar yoga conventions europe

Dear Iyengar Yoga Community,

As an advanced Iyengar yoga practitioner, I’m always searching for meaningful ways to deepen my practice. For me, attending Iyengar yoga workshops and conventions in Europe is more than just study—it’s a chance to combine my love of travel, meeting inspiring people, and exploring new places.

That’s why I’ve created this page: a regularly updated list of Iyengar yoga events in Europe 2025–2026, including both official Iyengar yoga association conventions and independent workshops or retreats. I’ll clearly mark the difference so you can easily find what best suits your yoga journey.

If you know of an event I’ve missed, or if you’d like to share details of a workshop, feel free to email me at info@ananda-hum.com. I’ll gladly keep this resource as complete as possible for our Iyengar yoga community.

I hope it inspires you to roll out your mat in new places, connect with fellow practitioners, and keep your practice vibrant.

With love,
Leslie

 

Here is an updated and expanded list of Iyengar Yoga conventions, events, and workshops with senior teachers in Europe for 2025–2026.

2025

 

  • Belgium (National Convention)

    • Dates: May 23–25, 2025

    • Location: Brussels

    • Teacher: Abhijata Iyengar

    • Website: iyengaryoga.be

  • Netherlands (IYVN Convention)

    • Dates: May 29 – June 1, 2025

    • Location: Maastricht (Landgoed Vaeshartelt)

    • Teacher: Abhijata Iyengar

    • Website: iyengaryoga.nl

  • Spain (AEYI Convention)

    • Dates: May 30 – June 1, 2025

    • Location: Valencia (L'Alquería del Basket)

    • Teacher: Jayne Orton

    • Website: aeyi.org

  • Germany (Iyengar Yoga Deutschland Convention)

    • Dates: June 7–9, 2025

    • Location: Hamburg (Turnhalle ETV Eimsbüttel)

    • Teacher: Abhijata Iyengar

    • Website: iyengar-yoga-deutschland.de (The event listing is also on Eventbrite, linked from their site.)

  • Italy (AIYI Convention)

    • Dates: May 9–11, 2025

    • Location: Florence (Spazio Reale in Campi Bisenzio)

    • Teacher: Raya Uma Datta

    • Website: iyengaryoga.it

  • France (AFYI Conventions)

    • Dates: November 7–9, 2025 (National) & November 9–11, 2025 (Teachers)

    • Location: Arles (Palais des Congrès)

    • Teacher: Birjoo Mehta

    • Website: afyi.fr

  • Czech Republic (IYACZ Convention)

    • Dates: November 6–9, 2025

    • Location: Plzeň

    • Teacher: Gabriella Giubilaro

    • Website: jogaiyengar.cz

  • Switzerland (IYS)

    • Dates: November 15–16, 2025

    • Location: Bern

    • Teacher: Christian Pisano

    • Website: iyengar.ch

  • Ireland (Iyengar Yoga Ireland)

 

2026

 

  • Germany (IYD Convention)

  • United Kingdom (IY(UK) Convention)

    • Dates: May 23–25, 2026

    • Location: Glasgow (Hilton Glasgow)

    • Teacher: Birjoo Mehta

    • Website: iyengaryoga.org.uk

  • Hungary (Hungarian Iyengar Yoga Convention)

    • Dates: April 24–26, 2026

    • Location: Budapest

    • Teacher: Eyal Shifroni

    • Website: iyengar.hu

 

Notes & Watch-outs (Updates)

  • Italy (Light on Yoga Italia): The Italian association (AIYI) has announced its national convention for 2025, which you can now add to your list.

  • Spain (AEYI): The Spanish association (AEYI) has also announced its 2025 convention.

  • Switzerland (IYS): While a national convention is not yet listed, the association has a confirmed teachers' workshop with a senior teacher in November 2025. This confirms that they are, indeed, running events, and it's worth keeping an eye on their "Agenda" page for future announcements.

  • Other European workshops: Numerous other workshops and retreats are being organized by individual Iyengar teachers across Europe. While not "national conventions," many feature highly respected senior teachers. A few examples from my research include:

    • Workshops with Gabriella Giubilaro in Italy in June and July 2025.

    • Workshops with Stéphane Lalo in Marseille, France, in October and December 2025.

    • A workshop with Garth McLean in Florence, Italy, in March 2027 focusing on neurological issues.

This information should give you a much more comprehensive overview for planning your Iyengar yoga events in Europe for the next two years.