A weekend workshop with a focus on balancing and enhancing function of the nervous system through Iyengar Yoga, taught by Garth Mclean 26th – 28th June 2026

Garth is a dedicated practitioner of Yoga.  He is a senior Iyengar Teacher (Level 3/Int Senior III) and Certified Yoga therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists.  He is a published author of Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis, a Practical Guide for People with MS and Yoga Teachers. Based in Los Angeles, Garth offers public classes and courses locally and internationally with particular focus on neurological conditions.  In 2019, he was the headline Iyengar teacher at the World Yoga Festival.  Garth studies annually with the Iyengar family in Pune, India. This is a return visit and we anticipate places being filled quickly.

In his words – Blessed with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 1996, Garth successfully manages his course of MS and a hectic schedule with a daily practice of Iyengar Yoga as presented by Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar.  He has written and performed a one-person show, Looking for Lightning, about his journey which he performed live at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2018.  You can read more about his journey on his website Garth McLean Yoga (yogarth.com)

Friday June 26^th 18:00 – 20:00 Restorative at Raigmore Community Centre

A restorative practice can offer the practitioner rest, recovery and recuperation for the muscles and internal organs of the body. This can often provide a deeper rest for the body and mind than sleep. When asanas are done in preparation for and in combination with pranayama (breath work), a restorative practice can revitalize and aid in physical and mental recovery from any fatigue that may be present.

Saturday June 27^th 10:00 to 16:00 General Level Asana class (with lunch break) at Raigmore Community Centre

Taking into consideration the needs, ability and level of those in attendance, we will explore a range of asanas to enhance mobility, strength and balance.

Sunday June 28^th 10:00 to 14:00 (with break) General to Intermediate level Asana class at Green Hall Drive

Building upon the previous sessions and taking into consideration where one is in their practice, in this empowering class, practitioners will be safely guided, one step at a time, to proceed towards finding pathways to realize goals that might otherwise seem inaccessible. Of course, it’s great to aim high, but it is also vital to respect where we are on any given day with awareness, compassion and self-acceptance. Through the Iyengars’ inventive use of props we can practice asanas to remove barriers and discover a transformative, rewarding experience one step at a time. Attendance in a previous session is highly recommended to attend Sunday.

To book please visit our timetable page.

If you need to cancel please let us know ASAP and, if we can allocate your place to another person, you will be refunded less a small admin fee.

Equipment to bring – yoga mat, belt, 4 x bocks, 2 x bricks.  If you have your own yoga chair and bolster please bring along

Some equipment will be available to borrow on the day but please check in advance so we know what to bring.  For Saturday you should also bring along a small packed lunch; tea/coffee and juice will be provided.