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19/06/2026
Garth’s Asatavakrasana pop-up class
Angus Keith, one of the students who participated in Garth’s Astavakrasana class, did some research on the name of this pose. Here’s what he found out:
“Astavakrasana is named after the sage Astavakra, who was said to be bent in eight places yet became a renowned spiritual teacher. The pose is a reminder that yoga values understanding and perseverance above physical perfection.”
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19/06/2026
A few more shots from Garth’s workshop at Edinburgh Iyengar Yoga Centre.
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19/06/2026
We were all delighted to have Garth back at EIYC, 15 years after he last taught here. What an energetic and exciting class it was! Working towards Astavakrasana is no easy feat, but Garth guided us with such joy and enthusiasm. It was wonderful to see the whole class having so much fun!
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17/06/2026
Garth is in Scotland! He had a bit of fun at Traquair House in the Scottish Borders before his busy schedule starts.
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01/06/2026
Garth Maclean is coming to Edinburgh to teach an intermediate-level workshop at EIYC.
A senior-level Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT Level 3 – Intermediate Senior III) based in Los Angeles, Garth brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your understanding of yoga and explore more challenging asanas with his guidance.
Don't miss this exciting workshop at EIYC!
Date and time : 18th June 2026 at 14.00 - 16.30
Place : Edinburgh Iyengar Yoga Centre (yoga-edinburgh.com)
Cost : £40
Content : Garth will be teaching asanas from Level 2 and Level 3 Syllabi
Please book online: https://edinburghiyengaryogacentre.as.me/schedule/2306a6d5
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28/05/2026
The annual Convention came to an end, but there is so much to digest afterwards!
“Please ask silly questions — that way you make service to your friends that are too shy to ask them”.
“Mind is like a baby: if you leave it unattended, it starts to produce noise in anxiety. Be attentive to yourself”.
Thank you Birjoo for so many wise words we heard over this weekend!
26/05/2026
Lovely reunion for Birjoo and Elaine on this beautiful warm and sunny day. Lots of heartfelt reminiscing about Guruji.
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25/05/2026
Rest in peace, Bobby.
25/05/2026
There is no word that can describe how sad we are. Bobby was a great teacher, fantastic practitioner, and a dear friend to many of us. Please rest in peace. Deepest condolences to her family. 🙏
09/05/2026
Today’s informal practice and exchange of learning centred on arm and elbow balance in the middle of the room and then upright backarch and dropping down from Tadasana onto a wall. Studying the balance between the work of the upper chest and arms and the inner legs and the hip joints. Practising arm and elbow balance away from the wall helps you connect to the quiet strength of the arms and shoulders when you feel how the release of the outer shoulders brings the elongation of the upper thoracic spine and the cervical spine, making the shoulder blades elongate and move into the upper rib cage. Then dropping back we studied how to create length in the hip joints and lower abdomen, releasing the outer hips and getting that glorious extension of the inner legs to counter the backward curve of the spine. Another fun and enlightening afternoon – a great antidote to post election blues – thanks again to everyone!
Text: Katie Rutherford
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