About
What is the Yoga Fellowship?
Yoga is a rich and ancient tradition aimed at bestowing physical, mental and spiritual well-being. It utilises a versatile range of practices including physical postures, breath control, meditation and deep relaxation.
Yoga is a Sanskrit word for union, and refers to the harmony of body, mind and spirit.
Hatha Yoga is the most well-known form in the West, with its postures that build suppleness, stamina and strength. However, there are numerous other branches, schools and styles of Yoga catering for people of different temperaments, aptitudes, needs and aspirations.
In recognition of this, the Yoga Fellowship aims to promote and support the Yoga community of Northern Ireland. It is a Sangha fostering a deepening understanding of Yoga in all its forms, connecting member practitioners and yoga teachers, and promoting the benefits of Yoga to all levels of society.
We are the governing body for Yoga in Northern Ireland, recognised by Sport NI, and are profoundly aware of our responsibility to offer guidance and training to yoga professionals: upholding the best practice and the highest standards in all aspects of yoga teaching.
As the Yoga Fellowship approaches its 50th anniversary, we extend the warmest invitation for you to be part of our next chapter. Whether you're new to yoga or a lifelong practitioner, you're welcome here.
Join us and become part of the continuing story of yoga in Northern Ireland.
We are members of the British Wheel of Yoga and NICVA (Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action) and have strong ties with Yoga Therapy Ireland.
Our Policies
Explore the Yoga Fellowship’s policies for a clear and detailed overview of our guidelines and procedures. Learn about the core principles that shape our organisation and support a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for every practitioner.
The Yoga Fellowship of Northern Ireland constitution can be downloaded here
“When you close your eyes,
Attention turns toward the inner glow.
The heart sees by its own light,
Pulsing with subtle flame.
In your forehead is a single eye.
Here, streams of living electricity flow together.
The body of substance and the body of light fuse into one.
Above your head, a star is shining—
The soul, luminous in its own realm.”
Source: Verse 14 of "The Radiance Sutras," a contemporary interpretation of the ancient yogic text "Vijnana Bhairava Tantra" by Dr. Lorin Roche. This verse poetically describes the inward journey of meditation, emphasizing the inner illumination perceived when one turns attention inward.
