January 2026
We’re excited to announce that in January 2026, we’re offering a special price of $170 for unlimited access to all classes for the month. This offer is part of our January Open Program and is distinct from our regular unlimited monthly class pass.
Our philosophical focus for January will be:
Antarayas – Obstacles to Practice.
As B.K.S. Iyengar reminds us:
“Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.”
To deepen your study, students may also access the Antarayas subject on Yoga Vidya for $50.00.
Pass Options and Flexibility:
- Students with a current unlimited monthly pass who purchase the $170 January Open Program can place their existing pass on hold, and it will be extended into Term 1.
- Students with a current unlimited monthly pass who do not purchase the January Open Program will have access to the Antarayas program on Yoga Vidya and class archives throughout January. See below for more information.
Any unlimited monthly passes that extend over the studio shutdown period may also be extended accordingly.
Please note there are two types of unlimited class passes:
- The regular unlimited monthly class pass, which applies to ongoing terms.
- The special $170 January Open Program pass, which provides unlimited access for January only.
To purchase the pass go to https://www.yogamandir.com.au/passes/ and purchase the WELCOME MONTH PASS. It will activate from the date of the first class you book.
Please email office@yogamandir.com.au with any class pass requests. Note the studio will be closed from Saturday 20 December to Saturday 3 January. Any requests received during that time will be answered Sunday 4 January.
Unlimited monthly pass holders that extend into January
This summer, students who continue their monthly membership will gain access to the Summer Antarayas subject on Yoga Vidya (https://study.yogamandir.com.au/courses/ant-01/). As memberships cannot be extended, this option enables you to maintain membership and class attendance while engaging with extensive learning materials. Summer Antarayas includes class recordings from all levels—Foundation to Mature—plus Restorative and Slow-Paced sessions, class notes, articles, book extracts, and selected Iyengar family lectures. Students with a current unlimited monthly pass who do not purchase the January Open Program will also have access to the Antarayas program and class archives during January by emailing the office before Thursday, 18 December. Whether in Canberra or away, you can stay connected to Yoga Mandir and continue your practice throughout summer.
Christmas gifts & Holiday reading
Some of those preparing to commence The Certificate of Yoga Studies in 2026 have been asking about reading lists. The following texts are necessary for the program and there may be an opportunity to pick up some of these titles over summer or as a Christmas gift. These books are available through https://iyogaprops.com.au/
Book list
The following books are required for reference throughout your study:
- Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar
- Light on Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by BKS Iyengar
- Path to Holistic Health by BKS Iyengar
- Tree of Yoga by BKS Iyengar
- Light on Life by BKS Iyengar
- Yoga a gem for women by Geeta Iyengar
Further reading
- Yoga the Iyengar Way by M Mehta
- Iyengar Yoga for healthy aging by R Keller
Yoga Vidya summer
If you’re joining the Certificate of Yoga Studies or simply wanting to open up the Yoga Vidya world then we highly recommend that you start with these two subjects over summer.
T-Ph01. Iyengar and Patanjali. This subject considers Iyengar’s relationship to classical Yoga as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. It is in 8 parts and is a wonderful introduction to Yoga Vidya content. T-Ph01 lays out the basis for Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar says, “The Yoga I teach is purely Astanga Yoga, known as the eight limbs of Yoga, expounded by Patanjali in his 196 terse sutras, each of which reflects profound experimental knowledge, supplemented with Hatha Yoga texts, the Gita and others.”
P-01. Introducing Pranayama. this is the place to start if your new to Pranayama and is delivered in the Learn/Study/Practise mode to deliver information, insights and practical examples and recording for you to follow.
Iyengar writes. ‘In the third chapter of Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Swatmarama states that as long as the breath and prana are still, the chitta is steady and there can be no discharge of semen. In time the sadhaka’s increased vigour is sublimated for higher and nobler pursuits. He then attains the state of urdhva-retas, one who has sublimated his sexual energy and his chitta to merge in pure consciousness’.
Delving more deeply on Yoga Vidya
T-Ph27 The Bhagavad Gita. Over 15 years ago I began to study the Bhagavad Gita.
Reading, listening and practicing to understand the content and its nuance. This subject is now available on Yoga Vidya. The subject contains many voices and perspectives on this wonderful text as well as 45 audio lectures by Geeta Iyengar on the Gita. The subject is presented in the main themes of the Gita and looks at its connection to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
T-Ph17 Yoga Sutras. An introduction. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are highly relevant today as they provide a comprehensive guide to mental and physical well-being through the practice of yoga. They offer practical steps for achieving inner poise and self-control, which are crucial in managing life’s pressures. Patanjali describes the 8 disciplines which align with contemporary mental health practices, promoting emotional stability and clarity. The Sutras define a harmonious approach that fosters discipline, self-study and surrender making them a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their overall quality of life.
Students often struggle to engage with the yoga sutras of Patanjali finding the text dry and uninteresting. This subject introduces the sutras by covering their main themes to build a picture for those wanting to explore the subject in closer detail.
