Convention 2023 The Iyengar Yoga Association of the U.S. presents IYNAUS Convention 2023 Sankalpa: A Yogic Life of Intent May 15 – 20, 2023 Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA Sankalpa is an intention formed by the heart and mind—a solemn vow, determination, or will. A Sankalp is a tool to refine the will, focus,…

On Sunday, April 2, at 4 p.m. (EST), the IYNAUS Assessment Committee will host a Q&A to answer questions from candidates and mentors about the 2023 assessments. This is not a presentation. This is an effort to resolve doubts about the process. We will assemble a small panel to field your questions regarding the different…

The IYNAUS Assessment Committee is committed to supporting those pursuing certification and their mentors. This Saturday, February 11th, from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm EST / 11:30 am to 1:30 pm PST, we will host a special Information Session about 2023 Assessments. It is open to all considering applying for assessments this year and all…

The Assessment Committee, in collaboration with the Level 3 Working Group (L3WG), is happy to offer an interactive session for future Level 3 candidates and their mentors. Topics will include: • 2023 Timeline • What is expected of a Level 3 teacher • Preparedness for Level 3 assessment • Assessment weekend schedule • Resources for Mentors The session will be recorded, and…

Please join the IYNAUS Continuing Education Committee for the third and final session in our series on trauma & yoga. This session, “Putting Theory into Practice,” will be a moderated panel discussion and Q&A with CIYTs about teaching Iyengar Yoga in a trauma-informed manner: Devon Dederich, Robyn Harrison, and Stephanie Lavender. Marla Apt and Alixe…

Trauma & the Embodied SelfPresenter: Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the ScoreOctober 12, 2022, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm ET Cost: Free to all IYNAUS members and $70 for non-members. Donations are welcome Non-members registering for this event will be given a one-year membership to IYNAUS and receive access to…

Please join us to explore existing research on the physical and mental health benefits of Iyengar Yoga and learn more about collaborating in such studies. Location: Virtual, with recordings made available after the meeting Cost: Free to all IYNAUS members and $30 for non-members. Donations are welcome. Light On Research: Current Yoga Research and its…

Building a Trauma-Responsive Teaching Practice: Entering the Work  Presenter: Em Daniels, author of Building a Trauma-Responsive Educational Practice September 17, 2022, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET Em Daniels is a master educator and leading expert on the impacts of trauma on adult learning. Em is also a skilled facilitator and speaker with an extensive background…

Saturdays, September 10 — November 26, 2022 9:30 am to 10:30 am ET. *There will be no session on Saturday, July 16, 2022. “Just as a reservoir serves the purpose of a well, so does a Brahmana who knows the purpose of the scriptures. He will serve well in place of the scriptures themselves.”  —Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2.46…

IYNAUS is excited to announce the 2022 IYNAUS Sadhana event with our beloved teacher, Abhijata Iyengar. B.K.S. Iyengar defines Sadhana as a constant practice or quest, a key to freedom, a spiritual endeavor, and a discipline undertaken in the pursuit of a goal. The 2022 topic honors the generous support our community gave to the…