Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York

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Iyengar Yoga Association of Greater New York was honored to be your host for the Convention 2026.

We hope you left inspired! ✨

It is with great sadness that we share the difficult news that our very dearest faculty member, Bobby Clennell, passed away on Saturday. We learned about this from her son Jake on Sunday while at the IYNAUS Convention 2026 in Philadelphia:

I am heartbroken to share the news that my mother, Bobby, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon at her home in England, surrounded by my father, Lindsey, and my brother, Miles.

Iyengar yoga was her life’s devotion. She deeply loved this community and the beautiful life she built through her practice and teaching. Guruji’s teachings truly transformed her life, creating a positive ripple effect that radiated through our family and touched countless others. She continued her practice peacefully into her final days, a gift for which I am eternally grateful.

With love, Jake Clennell

Reminder: Online-only classes May 22-27! Please check the schedule for details.

If you are joining us at the IYNAUS Convention 2026 this weekend, we’ll see you in Philly! 🙌

5 Weeks from today, we’ll gather to celebrate!

This year, Yogathon arrives on Sunday, June 21st.
We will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the publication of Light on Yoga in 1966, the summer solstice as well as International Yoga Day!

Join us for a relay-style class with the Association teachers and Faculty, followed by the main celebration with fun demonstrations, activities, and refreshments.

All are welcome!

12:30-2:00pm: All-levels Class | In-person & Online
2:00-3:45pm: Main Celebration | In-person only

🎉 Save your spot: Link in Bio >> Workshops, Series & Events
🧡 Support our fundraiser: Link in Bio

Join Anh Tran for our next Community Class, open to all levels!

Community Classes are taught by teacher trainees and observed by Institute faculty as part of our Teacher Education Program. No charge. Donations are welcome and always appreciated!

Mon, May 18 | 3:30 - 4:45 PM | In-Person & Online

🧘 Register: https://bit.ly/4uaTecQ

Sophis Martinez-Bohorquez invites us to explore how the practice of yoga can help enlarge our toolkit for navigating life’s stressors, big and small. Find relief from the physical and emotional stress we store in our bodies and minds that interferes with the joy of living.

All Levels

Sun, May 17 | In-Person & Online

🌿 Learn More & Register: https://bit.ly/3Qy5UeQ

Our 2026 Yogathon Fundraiser page is LIVE!

The Yogathon first launched in 2005 when B.K.S. Iyengar visited New York City during his Light on Life book tour. He gave a special talk, in which he emphasized the importance of yoga in large cities and their surrounding areas, to dissipate the stress and tension of everyday life for their inhabitants. That year, senior teacher Mary Dunn conceived of “The Yogathon” to help ensure the longevity of our organization for years to come.

If you have been positively impacted by the powerful, profound, intelligent and transformative practice of Iyengar Yoga, please help us reach our goal of $100,000!

🌟 Donate: bit.ly/yogathon2026

🙏 The Institute thanks student and recent Front Desk team member Adriana Mesen for the 2026 Yogathon graphic design!