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YOGA
Through the
International Yoga Teachers' Association
Inc
Yoga is an ancient
science, thought to originate from the Aryan
traditions of India predating
3000BCE.
Yoga is a holistic approach, seeking to bring
balance to the body, mind and spirit, perfecting
the physical, mental and emotional aspects of
health, bringing self-development and
self-awareness.
IYTA is an international
organization founded in Australia in 1967. The
Association has branches in four countries,
contacts in another ten and members in a further
twelve countries.
Included amongst the aims
and objects for which the Association was
established are to:
- Promote the growth of
the understanding and practice of the
principles and philosophy of Yoga throughout
the world.
- Promote discussion,
consultation and co-operation within the
Association.
- Ensure Yoga is
available to all persons regardless of age,
sex, ability or disability, ethnicity or
religion.
- Promote and develop
teaching standards that are consistent
throughout Australia and provide a model for
overseas branches, with observation of safe
practices.
- Provide courses and
examinations whereby teachers may reach the
required professional standard.
- Establish IYTA as
pre-eminent in the training of Yoga teachers
and to promote IYTA qualified teachers to
employing organisations.
- Increase understanding
of the underlying philosophy and mythology of
Yoga.
- Provide ongoing
support and training for members
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Vision
statement
The IYTA's mission is to bring and
deepen awareness and practice of Yoga in the lives of
many thousands of people in Australia and around the
world. To help achieve this, the IYTA aims to be
pre-eminent in the training of Yoga teachers,
particularly in Australia. We stand as a beacon for an
inclusive and welcoming approach to Yoga - bringing light
on the principles and practice of Yoga to all who seek
it.
IYTA positioning
statement
The IYTA stands for a holistic,
practical, safe and inclusive approach to Yoga. Its
primary activity is to conduct Yoga teacher training. The
IYTA is a well-established and highly regarded
international organisation, with members and graduate
teachers in many countries as well as Australia. The IYTA
promotes Yoga's many benefits - physical, emotional,
mental and spiritual. It aims to increase understanding
and application of the principles and philosophy of
Yoga.
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