Jim Tarran

Jim Tarran is a highly experienced Brighton-based yoga teacher and teacher trainer. He is known for blending modern postural yoga with traditional meditative elements, philosophy, and anatomy. Jim’s background in Eastern traditions and meditation began in the 1990s, leading him to complete his first teacher training course in Kathmandu in April 1992. By 1996 he had completed his 2 year Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training.

Local Classes and Training

Based in Brighton, Jim regularly teaches, runs workshops, and hosts courses for practitioners of all levels.

Books and Retreats Teacher Training

In 2026 Jim published the Yogic Impressions, which explores the history and practice of the tradition in accessible vignettes. He is currently finishing off a longer book on the history of yoga and has written articles for Yoga Journal and other publications. Jim has run over 120 worldwide retreats, holidays and immersions to date.

Teacher Training

In 2000 created the Yoga Alliance Professionals registered 500 Hour Plus teacher training course, "Vajrasati Yoga," which has since flowered into a beautiful community.

The Vibe

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.