Welcome to Iyengar Yoga Sussex

Iyengar Yoga Sussex (IYS) is an organisation of Sussex based teachers and students who study and practise Iyengar yoga. It was established in 1992 to further the teachings of BKS Iyengar in Sussex, and currently has about 100 members, including teachers in East and West Sussex.

Membership of Iyengar Yoga Sussex automatically gives you membership to IY(UK), our national Iyengar Yoga association. Join our friendly member group to receive regular updates about Iyengar yoga events taking place in Sussex and discounted members’ access to these events. You will also receive IY(UK)’s news including its twice yearly magazine Iyengar Yoga News and access to booking for the IY(UK) annual convention.

IYS Workshops and Events

  • Marco Cannavo, Iyengar yoga teacher

    Workshop with Marco Cannavo

    Saturday 8th November 2025

    2.30 - 5.30pm

    Shoreham Centre -QE II Room
    2 Pond Road, Shoreham-by-Sea,
    West Sussex BN43 5WU

    Join us for our next in-person IYS Yoga workshop with Marco Cannavo in Shoreham-By-Sea, West Sussex.

    Marco was born in Italy. After a career as a professional dancer, he came
    to London where he learned yoga. He has been practising since 1993 and teaching since 1998.
    He teaches Beginners, General and Intermediate classes and has visited Pune several times. He
    is an assessor for IYUK and is currently the chair of the teaching committee at Iyengar Yoga
    London Maida Vale. His teaching style is marked by clear direct instructions and humour.

    You will need to bring your yoga mat and props to this event

    Book here
  • Group of people practicing yoga in a gymnasium with mats, blocks, and straps.

    Exchange of Learning Day

    Saturday 24th January 2026

    Hanuman Yoga Studio, Sharpthorne, West Sussex.

    Annual professional development and exchange of learning for Iyengar yoga teachers and trainees.

    To book please email cathyrogersevans@gmail.com
  • A smiling middle-aged man with short gray hair, light stubble, and wearing a black shirt, standing in front of a white textured wall.

    Workshop with Khaled Kendsi

    Saturday 21st March 2026

    IYS is delighted to welcome back Khaled Kendsi from North London. Khaled works in the NHS as a cardiac physiologist and is qualified in Immediate Life Support. Khaled teaches regular classes at Iyengar Yoga Maida Vale (IYMV) in London where he has been practicing and studying Iyengar yoga since 1998. On his several visits to RIMYI in Pune India he has assisted in the medical classes. Khaled has an interest in Yoga therapy and has studied with Stephanie Quirk.

    Booking opens soon

Get in touch

Drop us a line if you would like further information. You can search for local teachers or join IYS via the menu bar above.