Jim Tarran

Jim's journey into the world of yoga started in the eighties with explorations into Eastern traditions. But it was in 1990 that he began my deep dive into yoga and meditation traditions. It was in 1990 that he attended my first yoga classes and in the same year he first begun attending mediation practice sessions (in a Buddhist mileau). By the end of April 1992 Jim had completed his first teacher training course at the Patañjali Yoga Centre in Katmandhu.He completed a second teacher training in Iyengar Yoga by the end of 1996.

In 2000 created the Yoga Alliance Professionals registered 500 Hour Plus teacher training course, "Vajrasati Yoga," which has since flowered into a beautiful community.Jim has nurtured countless students, spanning from beginners to advanced practitioners through classes, immersions and yoga vacations worldwide. He wrote a guide into the yoga tradition "Yogic Impressions" which came out in the February 2026.

Jim's classes, emphasise essential yoga practices such as āsana (posture), samādhi (meditative absorption), prāṇāyāma (breathing practices), mudrā (hand gestures), and mantra (chanting), providing a comprehensive experience for all. Body work, in particular, takes centre stage. Together these practices facilitate physical and spiritual health.... Oh and although Jim takes his yoga very seriously he believes that having a good sense of humour and really enjoying your practice are central to wholesome, authentic yoga.

Ultimately, Jim's classes are designed to ignite awakening—an understanding of our inherent wholeness and unity. www.vajrasatiyoga.co.uk