Since our humble beginnings in 1985, we now bring together over 800 members. IYA is governed by its Board, supported by its Committees, and is a registered company which complies with Australian Corporations Law. IYA is the official liaison of the Iyengar family at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, and we regularly host members of the Iyengar family at national conferences and workshops.

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote the teachings of BKS Iyengar in Australia and internationally, establish and maintain comprehensive guidelines for certification; conduct regular assessments; provide social, cultural and educational services for our members; uphold thorough ethical standards; protect and oversee the use of the Iyengar brand throughout the community.

Committees & Contacts

Iyengar Yoga Australia is lead by a Board of nine Directors and several committees supporting our membership and the day to day business of the association.

Recent Articles

A sequence of 108 asana to celebrate International Yoga Day 2022

Happy International Yoga Day 2022! In 2012 BKS Iyengar suggested that an international day of yoga would be a good idea, and in 2015 the first UN International Day of Yoga was celebrated on June 21. It has been marked on that date by the yoga community around the world ever since. We hope you enjoy this sequence of 108 asanas!

Happy International Yoga Day 2022!

In 2012 BKS Iyengar suggested that an international day of yoga would be a good idea, and in 2015 the first UN International Day of Yoga was celebrated on June 21. It has been marked on that date by the yoga community around the world ever since. We hope you enjoy this sequence of 108 asanas!

Download — IYD2022 Yoga Sequence — with Photos

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Assessment Results — January & May 2022

Congratulations to all the teachers successfully passing Assessments in January & May 2022.

Congratulations to all the teachers successfully passing Assessments in January & May 2022.

January Zoom Assessments 2022

Intermediate Junior Level III (re-sit) – Assessor Location Balmain Yoga Studio, Sydney 21-23 January

Congratulations to the following candidates who were successful at Intermediate Junior Level III Assessment (now Level 3 under the new Assessment Guidelines) – Vaughan Allan, Vanessa Shribman, Kirsten Shteinman, Debra Kiven, Kimberley Mitchell.

May Mid-Year Zoom Assessments 2022

Level 1 Assessment – Assessor Location Yarraville Yoga Centre, Melbourne 13-15 May

Congratulations to the following candidates who were successful at Level 1 Assessment – Chris Shakallis, Vicki Gordon, Danielle Andrews, Thomas Schroeter, Lee-Anne Nel, Amy Wells.

Level 1 Assessment – Assessor Location Kensington School of Yoga, Adelaide 13-15 May

Congratulations to the following candidates who were successful at Level 1 Assessment – Jess White, Lisa Anile, Jade Phillips, Carmel Ahern, Karolina Maciejewska.

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Mid Year Assessment Results — May & June 2021

Congratulations to all the teachers successfully passing our Mid Year Assessments in May & June 2021.

Congratulations to all the teachers successfully passing our Mid Year Assessments in May & June 2021.

Introductory Level Assessment 14-16 May 2021

Andy Taylor, Denise McKertich, Amrit Kendrick, Denise Kerr, Samantha Williams, Anna Mowbray, Sue O’Callaghan, Natalie Campbell, Madison Chippendale, Kim Gibson, Nicole Komalarajun, Tony K Chan, Abby Tutchen, Angela Caskey, Elizabeth Raikes, Nadine Riethmuller, Kristy Wilson, Elia Green, Emma Hamill & Sylvia Simic

Introductory Level Assessment 25-27 May 2021

Louisa Duckett, Juliana Portolesi, Suzanne Waplington, Debra Raboteg, Arianna Piazza, Hannah Vermeesch, Yvette Crispin, Megan Brock, Florence Chiew, Yuki McCaskill, Carla Pasqualini, Nicholas Horrell, Molly Murn, Joanne Hedt, Casey Willoughby & Catherine Liddy

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