The Iyengar Yoga Association of Northern California would like YOU as a Member!
The Iyengar Yoga Association of Northern California (IYANC) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit educational organization dedicated to the art, science and philosophy of BKS Iyengar's visionary path of yoga. The Association welcomes practitioners of all forms of Yoga who wish to expand and refine their understanding. Its flagship teaching Institute, located in San Francisco’s Sunset district, offers more than 30 classes per week and is a haven for Iyengar Yoga practitioners in the region.
Iyengar Yoga is the continually evolving gift of living legend BKS Iyengar, the author of 14 books including the seminal Light on Yoga and his new classic, Light on Life, published in 2005. Approaching his 90th birthday this year, he continues to inspire students around the world. The insights of Iyengar Yoga are employed by everyone from dance professionals to physical therapists to all manner of yoga practitioners and teachers.
Membership connects you into the heart of the Iyengar Yoga community in our area and around the world. IYANC serves as a direct link to the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYNAUS) and is a communication channel to the Iyengar family and the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune, India.
IYANC Membership runs from January 1 – December 31. Your membership donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. To become a member, please register online , call (415) 753-0909, or download the Return Form and mail it back to us at:
IYANC /IYISF – 2011 Membership Drive
2404 27th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94116
Membership Benefits include the following:
- Discounts on Public Class Series
- Up to 15% discount on workshops
- 10% discount on many bookstore items
- Automatic membership to Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYNAUS)
- Library privileges (books and videos)
- Become involved in a 30-year tradition and help shape the future generation of Iyengar Yoga!
We invite our Members to attend our quarterly Board of Trustees meetings. You have voting privileges
during elections for the regional and national board. You are welcome to participate in one of the board
committees, or consider joining the Board.
Iyengar Yoga National Association US Membership (IYNAUS)
In addition to becoming a member of IYANC, you will also automatically become a member of IYNAUS.
With this membership, you will also receive information and updates from the Iyengar Yoga National
Association of the United States. $30 of your membership dues to IYANC go directly to the National
Association and help support:
- List of certified Iyengar Instructors, updated on the website.
- Maintenance of the national Web site at www.iynaus.org.
- National Iyengar Conventions that bring the Iyengar family to the US.
- Maintaining a database of therapeutic research and the unique work of Yogacharya BKS Iyengar
Additional Ways to Support IYANC:
Matching Gifts Many companies match employees’ contributions to non-profit organizations. Please submit a matching gift form with your membership payment.
Annual Fund Gifts Contributions above or beyond your membership gift provide crucial funds that will allow the Association to meet its goals.
Gifts in Honor and Memory Honor a special teacher, loved one or family member or remember someone important to you by giving a gift on their behalf. Your gift will be acknowledged with a card informing the person or family of your thoughtfulness.
Volunteering IYANC depends upon the selfless service of its volunteers. If you are interested in working on the newsletter, public relations and marketing, membership drives, data entry or special events, please let us know.
For more information on membership, volunteering or other ways to support the Association, please email info@iyisf.org
