Upcoming Iyengar Yoga Events in 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, 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

National Conventions (Confirmed: 2027)

Each national Iyengar association invites a senior teacher — often from RIMYI in Pune — to lead its flagship annual gathering. Here's what's confirmed right now, in date order:

Poland — Iyengar Yoga Convention (Kraków)

• Dates: April 16–18, 2027
• Teacher: Gabriella Giubilaro is scheduled to teach in Kraków on these dates (per her 2026–27 seminar calendar); confirm with the organisers.
• Link: joga.org.pl

Spain — XXVI Spanish Iyengar Yoga Convention (Benidorm)

• Dates: May 14–16, 2027
• Location: Benidorm (Alicante)
• Guest teacher: Raya Uma Datta, one of the principal teachers at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune
• Details: Organised by the Spanish Association of Iyengar Yoga (AEYI). Spanish conventions are intended for AEYI members, so check registration conditions with the association.
• Link: aeyi.org

Germany — Iyengar Yoga Convention (Stuttgart)

• Dates: May 27–30, 2027
• Guest teacher: Raya Uma Datta (RIMYI, Pune)
• Details: The first Iyengar Yoga Convention to be held in Stuttgart, at the Bürgerhaus Kursaal Bad Cannstatt. Suitable for practitioners with at least one year of Iyengar experience. Registration opened in late August 2026 and tickets are handled through Eventbrite. When I last checked, the full four-day ticket was showing as sold out, so it's worth contacting the organisers about a waiting list.
• Link: iyengar-yoga-deutschland.de

Belgium — BIYAB Convention

• Dates: May 28–30, 2027 (save the date)
• Guest teacher: not yet announced
• Details: The Belgian association (BIYAB) has published the dates for its next national convention. Belgian association members are invited to the national events.
• Link: iyengaryoga.be

Italy — Seminars on the 2027 calendar (Florence & Milan)

Italy's next full national convention date hasn't been announced yet, but two seminars are already confirmed:

• Garth McLean — Florence, March 12–14, 2027 — a seminar on yoga for neurological conditions (Istituto Iyengar Yoga Firenze).
• Gabriella Giubilaro — Milan, May 14–16, 2027.
• Links: istitutoiyengaryogafirenze.it · yogasharana.org

UK, Netherlands & France — 2027 dates not announced yet

The Iyengar Yoga (UK) Convention (Glasgow, May 2026) and the AFYI French convention (Bourges, ending November 3, 2026) have taken place or are wrapping up, and I haven't found 2027 dates for them or for the Netherlands. I'll update this page as soon as dates are published. Their newsletters are the fastest way to hear first.

💡 A note on "Book Early": Stuttgart in particular is already reported as full, and most national conventions are organised primarily for members of national Iyengar associations. Check membership requirements before booking travel.

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Workshops, Festivals & Retreats (November 2026 – 2027)

These independent events offer focused study, often in smaller groups or in restorative, retreat-style settings. Listed in date order.

Unfolding the Backbends — Düsseldorf/Neuss (Germany)

• Dates: November 6–8, 2026
• Details: A backbend-focused weekend at Yoga Lila Iyengar Yoga Centre with Billy Konrad and Dr. Tobias Lotan.
• Link: billykonrad.com

Teachers' Seminar with Gabriella Giubilaro — Bern (Switzerland)

• Dates: November 14–15, 2026
• Details: A seminar organised for Iyengar yoga teachers, so check eligibility first.
• Link: iyengar.ch/en/agenda

"Focus on the Pelvis" with Sheila Haswell — Gothenburg (Sweden)

• Dates: November 20–22, 2026
• Details: A weekend intensive at the Iyengar Yogacenter exploring the pelvis as the centre of connection for hips and back, with Sheila Haswell, who has taught Iyengar yoga for almost 50 years. 2,300 SEK.
• Link: iyengaryogacenter.se

"Tensegrity in Asana Practice" — Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg)

• Dates: November 21–22, 2026
• Details: Iyengar Yoga Luxembourg hosts Constantinos Giannetakis (Iyengar practitioner since 1992 and founder of the first Iyengar Yoga Centre in Athens) at Cabinet Gutenkauf. €180.
• Link: Iyengar Yoga Luxembourg

Weekend Workshop with Eyal Shifroni — Belgrade (Serbia)

• Dates: November 27–29, 2026
• Details: Eyal's first visit to Serbia, a three-day workshop (€250 for early registrations; the early-bird deadline has passed, so ask about availability). Register by email at anaradoyoga@yahoo.com.
• Link: eyalshifroni.com

Shoulders and Neck Weekend — Utrecht (Netherlands)

• Dates: December 11–13, 2026
• Details: Billy Konrad and Dr. Tobias Lotan return to the Netherlands for a weekend focused on shoulders, neck, and breath.
• Link: billykonrad.com

Gabriella Giubilaro in Paris (France) — for teachers and experienced practitioners

• Dates: January 22–24, 2027
• Details: Open to teachers and experienced practitioners only. Contact: Cristina Costa, criscmcosta@hotmail.com.
• Link: istitutoiyengaryogafirenze.it (Gabriella's full calendar)

Gabriella Giubilaro in Grosseto (Italy)

• Dates: February 25–28, 2027
• Link: ilariaseriniyoga.it

Gabriella Giubilaro in Gothenburg (Sweden)

• Dates: March 5–7, 2027
• Link: iyengaryogacenter.se

Gabriella Giubilaro in Dublin (Ireland)

• Dates: March 19–21, 2027
• Link: iyengaryogaireland.ie

Gabriella Giubilaro in Berlin (Germany)

• Dates: April 9–11, 2027
• Link: iyzb.de

Iyengar Yoga Weekend with Jayne Orton — Algarve (Portugal)

• Dates: April 23–25, 2027
• Details: Jayne Orton, with more than 40 years of teaching and Advanced-level certification, returns to Sol Viegas Yoga Studio in Almancil. Suitable for practitioners with at least one year of regular Iyengar practice. From €195.
• Link: orangetreeyoga.com

Gabriella Giubilaro in Strasbourg (France)

• Dates: April 30 – May 2, 2027
• Contact: yogaiyengar.strasbourg@gmail.com

Summer Residential Seminars at Centro Montauto (Tuscany, Italy)

Week-long seminars at an agriturismo near Rapolano Terme, between Siena and Perugia, with Gabriella Giubilaro and guest teachers:

• June 16–22, 2027 — with Rosana Seligman
• June 24–30, 2027 — with Cristina Costa
• July 2–8, 2027 — with Edwin Bryant
• Link: istitutoiyengaryogafirenze.it

Summer Intensive Weeks with Patxi Lizardi — Madrid (Spain)

• Dates: Level I–II: July 12–17, 2027 · Level II–III: July 19–24, 2027
• Details: Offered by the E.Y.I.-Centro de Yoga Iyengar Madrid-Sol, directed by Patxi Lizardi. Asana and pranayama sessions run Monday to Saturday, 8:00–14:30. Non-residential, so you arrange your own accommodation. Open to non-AEYI members with at least one year of Iyengar practice.
• Link: eyimadrid.com

Iyengar Yoga Fest — Hampshire (UK)

• Dates: September 2–5, 2027
• Details: A four-day Iyengar yoga festival at YMCA Fairthorne Manor, Botley, fully catered and open to practitioners of all levels. Bookings are open.
• Link: iyengaryogafestival.com

Spanish Teachers' Convention with Lois Steinberg (Spain)

• Dates: October 22–24, 2027
• Details: AEYI's convention for Iyengar yoga teachers (Convención del profesorado), led by Lois Steinberg. The venue has been confirmed by AEYI but wasn't named in the announcement I saw, so check with the association. For teachers only.
• Link: aeyi.org

Tips for Planning Your Practice Journey

• Book Early: National conventions and weekend workshops with visiting senior teachers often fill up within weeks.
• Check Requirements: Most events expect at least one year of consistent practice and require basic props (mat, belt, blocks, blankets). Some seminars are for teachers only.
• Choose Your Format: Conventions offer scale, tradition, and a direct link to RIMYI teaching; independent workshops and retreats offer

Help Us Keep This Resource Alive!

We hope this updated guide supports your plans for a season of learning, connection, and growth. If you are hosting or know of an upcoming Iyengar workshop, convention, or retreat anywhere in Europe for late 2026/2027, please email me at info@ananda-hum.com so we can keep our community connected.

With love,
Leslie