About IYTA The Association was formed in Sydney, Australia in 1967 by Roma Blair and has continued to develop and grow, and currently has a membership exceeding 1,900. IYTA aims to promote the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of Yoga for everybody (regardless of age, sex, ability or disability, ethnicity or religion), to provide Yoga teacher training and professional development of the highest standard and to establish and uphold the highest ethics of Yoga teaching and professional conduct for its members. IYTA has branches and contacts in many countries and in all states of Australia (link).  IYTA Contacts Download our latest PDF brochure for more information about the IYTA & joining the IYTA