About the Association

Mission Statement

Iyengar Yoga New Zealand (IYNZ) was established in 1993 to bring together teachers and students of Iyengar yoga.

The Association has continued to maintain its foundation aims to protect, promote and foster the words and teachings of Guruji. It has also established a thorough teacher training programme and assessment procedures for New Zealand teachers.

IYNZ is part of the world-wide network of Associations that aim to bring together students and teachers who are interested in Guruji’s work, and to protect, promote and foster his words and teachings. These Associations have been established in Mr Iyengar’s name, and are officially recognised and endorsed by him.

Goals of IYNZ

• Promote the teachings of the Iyengar method of Yoga
• Establish and maintain guidelines for the CERTIFICATION OF THE TEACHERS of Iyengar Yoga.
• Provide social, cultural and educational services for its members.
• Oversee effective regular teacher accreditation from Introductory to the higher levels of Intermediate Junior in line with International standards set by Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar.
• Uphold rigorous ethical guidelines through its teachers CODE OF PRACTICE
• Support the Ethical guidelines with a comprehensive COMPLAINTS HANDLING PROCEDURE.
• Protect and oversee the use of the name Iyengar throughout the community. It will do this through the Iyengar Mark Licence which each certified teacher, in order to have a current certificate, must apply for each year.

Complaints Handling

The Association have a comprehensive complaints handling procedure as outlined in the IYNZ Constitution.  Formal complaints can be sent in writing to the Chairperson of the Executive Committee.

 

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