Jim Tarran is a highly experienced Brighton-based yoga teacher and teacher trainer who founded the 500 PLUS YAP teacher training course in 2000. 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 teacher training in Kathmandu in 1992 and later in Iyengar Yoga. In 2000, he co-created Vajrasati Yoga—a Yoga Alliance Professional-accredited school that focuses on "listening and responding" to help students integrate body, breath, and mind

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

Jim authored the yoga guide Yogic Impressions, which explores the history and practice of the tradition. He is currently finishing off a longer book on the history of yoga and has written articles for Yoga Journal and other publications. He is also involved in running international retreats and yoga holidays and has run over 120 world wide retreats.

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.