4 Day Workshop with Raya U.D.

This is a rare opportunity to study with Raya U.D., senior teacher at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, India.

A longtime student of B.K.S. Iyengar, Geeta Iyengar, and Prashant Iyengar, Raya is known for his clear, grounded teaching and his ability to communicate the depth of the Iyengar method with insight and ease. He is widely regarded as one of the leading voices of the next generation, continuing the Iyengar legacy with intelligence, warmth, and clarity.

Raya began classes at RIMYI when he was just 10 years old. In 1998, he performed asanas during Guruji’s 80th birthday celebrations, after which Guruji encouraged him to learn, study, and practice with dedication. By the age of 20, Raya was teaching the Children’s Class at RIMYI, and since 2002, he has been teaching both general and medical classes at the Institute.

Raya travelled widely with Guruji and Geetaji, accompanying Guruji to Russia (2009) and China (2011), and joining Geetaji’s entourage to Australia (2009), South Africa (2011), and China (2014). Today, he continues to share Iyengar Yoga internationally, having taught workshops and conventions in many countries.

In addition to his teaching, Raya holds a B.A. and M.A. in Philosophy. He is also an amateur photographer, with a fondness for horizon gazing, one of his main hobbies.

September 16–19, 2026
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Scottish Cultural Centre
8886 Hudson St, Vancouver, BC