Yogacharya BKS Iyengar first visited Australia in 1983 his visit generating great interest in his method and teaching. In 1985 he certified thirteen Australian teachers at Intermediate Junior 3, a standard to train teachers. In 1987, with his blessing, the first assessment was held in Sydney, 12 teachers receiving their Introductory 2 certificates. Today there are over 180 certified teachers in Australia.
The Teachers Certification Handbook gives comprehensive information regarding teacher training, assessment and certification. A copy of the handbook can be obtained at a cost of $16.50 for members and $60.50 (including postage) for the general public. It is also available to Association members only in pdf format free of charge. Please address your request to E:
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The Certification Mark is the logo that pictures Yogacharya BKS Iyengar in Natarajasana over an outline of the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune. The use of this mark by certified Iyengar Yoga teachers demonstrates the teacher's authenticity and commitment to the Iyengar system of yoga. |
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Guruji, Yogacharya BKS Iyengar, has given permission to certified teachers to use the name "Iyengar", which has been registered in Australia as a trade mark. Therefore any person who is not a certified Iyengar teacher and uses the name "Iyengar" in their advertising, including expressions such as "Iyengar style" yoga or "in the Iyengar Yoga tradition", etc. is infringing upon Guruji's rights and is contravening the Trade Marks Act. |
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Ethics & Teachers Code of Practice |
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The Teachers Code of Practice was developed at the request of Mr. BKS Iyengar and is in line with those developed by other international Iyengar Associations. It is supported by the Association's Ethical Guidelines which includes a comprehensive Complaint's Handling Procedure. |
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Teachers' ongoing education in the methods of Iyengar Yoga is considered important for teachers to be kept up to date with the methods of teaching Iyengar Yoga and for the evolution of their own practice. |
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It is mandatory for a teacher, to be a member of the Association, to have comprehensive Professional Liability insurance coverage. To attend assessment at any level a candidate must have comprehensive insurance coverage. Teachers and teacher trainees can obtain further information regarding insurance by clicking on our Frequently Asked Questions (pdf).
For further information on general insurance queries:
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