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New Board Members for 2016-2018

Change is not
something that we
should fear. Rather,
it is something that
we should welcome.
For without
change, nothing in
this world would
ever grow or blossom, and no one in
this world would
ever move forward
to become the person theyre meant
to be.
~ B.K.S. Iyengar

PresidentMarivic Wrobel
Vice PresidentJean Saad
TreasurerCarrie Abts
SecretaryMichele Cook
Communication ChairAmanda Barnes
Education CommitteeAlexandra Bruin & Samantha Nickle
Regional RepresentativeCarlyn Sikes
The IYASW board mission is to help Iyengar Yoga teachers promote their classes, to inform more people
about Iyengar Yoga and to bring them its unique benefits. The board wants to urge students to "Look for
the Mark" in choosing a teacher the Iyengar Yoga Certification Mark.
There have been concerns within our community about non-certified teachers who have stated or advertised that they teach Iyengar Yoga. Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers find it disappointing that others, who
have not followed the certification path outlined by Guruji, should claim authority to teach a subject we
hold dear. This patent was applied for at the request of BKS Iyengar and as part of IYNAUS's ongoing
efforts to protect the teachings of Mr. Iyengar and the future of Certified Iyengar Teachers and to show
respect for the Certification Mark, which represents years of study, practice and strict dedication to the
method.
IYNAUS is counting on us to help rectify this situation. If you hear or know of a non-certified person advertising that they teach Iyengar Yoga, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can contact the person
who is misstating their qualifications and inform them about our Certification process, the amount of work
required to earn the privilege of using the Iyengar name, and the name of a teacher who can help them
become certified if they are interested. Informing this person that it is Mr. Iyengar's request that only Certified Teachers use his name will bolster your case.
Our fall calendar is quite busy this year. First and foremost, our fall begins with a Summer Restorative
event on August 20, 10am to noon at Scottsdale Community College. Registration is free to all IYNAUS/
IYASW members., $5 for non-members. This year, we will be participating in the Yoga Rocks the Park,
on October 16 and October 23. You can find information for this event on www.yogarocksthepark.com.
Next year, we plan on participate in the Sedona Yoga Festival on March 9, 10, 11 and 12. You can find
more information for this event on www.sedonayogafestival.com.

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Workshops and Events

August 20th
SUMMER RESTORATIVE
10:00am to Noon
Scottsdale College Community
9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Room 502
Cost: Free for IYASW members/$5.00 for non-members
(pay at the door)

September 10
IYENGAR YOGA WORKSHOP
WITH

LISA HENRICH
YOGA FOR HEALTHY HIPS
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Dance Fusion
7601 E. Gray Road, Suites B-C, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
To Register: http://www.dancefusionaz.com/
or call 150/625-3900
Cost: 30.00

OPEN PRACTICE AT
SCC YOGA & THE IYENGAR YOGA CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE
Scottsdale College Community
9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Room 502
Saturdays
9:30AM12:30PM
Room FWC502
FITNESS100YOIYR
September 24 with Lisa #29074 $15
October 15 with Carlyn #29073 $15
November 5 with Marivic #29075 $15

TO REGISTER: Current SCC students can use the on-line

system at www.my.maricopa.edu.
Non SCC students should register by phone at 480-423-6100.
An instructor led asana practice consisting of standing asana, backbends, forward
bends, inversions, arm balances and Surya Namaskar. This practice is for ongoing
students as well as for those interested in Iyengar Yoga.

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http://www.iyengartucson.com/

https://iynaus.org/

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Workshops and Events

https://my.maricopa.edu/

https://my.maricopa.edu/
December 10, Saturday
EYE OF THE TIGER PRACTICE WITH
Carlyn Sikes
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Room 502
Scottsdale College Community
9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Room 502
FITNESS 100 PE013
Class #27962
Cost: $20
TO REGISTER: Current SCC students can use the on-line
system at www.my.maricopa.edu.
Non SCC students should register by phone
at 480-423-6100.

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DECEMBER 3, SATURDAY 11:30am to 2:30pm

RESTORATIVE WITH
VICKIE WOFFORD
SCC YOGA & THE IYENGAR YOGA CENTER OF SCOTTSDALE
Scottsdale College Community
9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Room 502
Cost: $40
Fitness100-PE018 Class #27982
TO REGISTER: Current SCC students can use the on-line system at www.my.maricopa.edu.
Non SCC students should register by phone at 480-423-6100.

February 17, 18 & 19 2017

SPRING WORKSHOP WITH
Rita Lewis-Manos
B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Studio of Tucson
3400 E. Speedway, Suite 200, Tucson, AZ 85716
520/743-7142
iyengartucson@msc.com
http://www.iyengartucson.com/
Registration information coming soon!

February 24, 25, & 26, 2017

WORKSHOP WITH
Nancy Stechert, Sr. Intermediate Iyengar Yoga Teacher
Location: Scottsdale Community College
9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale AZ 85256
Fitness and Wellness Center Room #502
Contact: iyengar.assoc.southwest@gmail.com
iyasw.org
More details coming soon!

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IYASW shirts are now available for purchase.

Contact: iyengar.assoc.southwest@gmail.com
iyasw.org
$20 for members
$25 non-members

Mentoring and recommending for Introductory I & II is available at SCC and the Iyengar Yoga Center of Scottsdale.

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Have You Renewed Your Membership???

It is only through your membership and support that we are able to offer scholarships for
study, and special pricing for events. We will do even more in the future, but we need
your help to do it! You can renew through the IYNAUS website: https://iynaus.org.

Email Sent to IYASW members regarding IYNAUS dues increase

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Dear IYASW Members.

Thank you for your continued support. Were writing today with a bit of information about membership from IYNAUS.
IYNAUS board voted to raise the IYNAUS portion of membership dues from $30 to $45, effective
September 1, 2016 for the 2017 membership year. This is the first increase in dues buy INAUS since
2009, seven years ago, and the increase in annual revenue will allow IYNAUS to grow and provide better service to the general members and certified teachers members.
With this in mind, we, your IYASW board, elected to decrease your regional membership to $25 instead of $30. Our region is very small compared to all the 11 other regions. We feel that in decreasing
our region dues, we can show our gratitude for your ongoing support as we continue to grow this regional association. We will do our best to be the best stewards of our funds and our organization for
the sake of our members. One option to consider is to renew your membership prior to September
1st to avoid the IYNAUS increase.
This year we wan to do more to serve you, our members. Our fall newsletter will be complete soon
and will list all events in our region and what we are doing to spread the teaching of Guruji.
To all certified teachers, please remember to register for the IYNAUS Continuing Education with Senior Teacher, Laurie Blakeney. This workshop will be held at Scottsdale Community College on October 21, 22, and 23. You can register by going to https://iynaus.org/iynaus/continuing-education . Please
remember that scholarship is available for this workshop through IYNAUS, as well as IYASW
iyasw.org.
Once again, thank you,
Best regards,
IYASW Board

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IYASW Region Certified Teachers

Alexis Bachrach, Intermediate Junior I
SOUTHERN ARIZONA SCHOOL OF YOGA
267 South Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
502-205-2831 southernarizonaschoolofyoga.com
alexis.bachrach@gmail.com

Ross Temple, Introductory II

SCC Iyengar Yoga Center of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
(602) 332-0566 rosstemple87@gmail.com

Lauren Barnert-Hosie, Introductory II

476 W White Mountain Blvd., Ste 12, Lakeside, AZ 85929
928-940-0996
openspacesyoga.com info@OpenSpacesYoga.com
Barbara Chiancone-Gitlin, Introductory II
Prescott, AZ
216-402-7120 yogabarb@msn.com

Colleen McClintock, Introductory II

P.O Box 510, Verdi, NV 89439
650-862-0606

Josephine Lazarus, Introductory II

Archana Yoga
archanayoga.com archanayoga@earthlink.net

Aileen Epstein-Ignadiou, Intermediate Junior III B.K.S. Iyengar

Yoga Center of Las Vegas
6342 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89146
702-222-9642 iyclv.com

Katherine Maltz, Intermediate Junior I

B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga Studio of Tucson
3400 E Speedway Suite 200
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-743-7142
iyengartucson.com iyengartucson@msn.com

Yves Oberlin, Intermediate Junior II

103 Westbrook Dr., Austin, TX 78746
512-217-1691
Naomi Reynolds, Introductory II
Austin, TX 78746 650-291-6509
yogadragon.com

Jean Saad, Introductory II

SCC Iyengar Yoga Center of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
480-650-2527 jean.saad@scottsdalecc.edu

Cynthia Worby Nero, Intermediate Junior I

501 Johnson Ln, Santa Fe, NM 87505
914-9807303

Carlyn Sikes, Intermediate Junior I

SCC Iyengar Yoga Center of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
602-741-3765 carlyn.sikes@scottsdalecc.edu

Vickie Wofford, Introductory II

SCC Iyengar Yoga Center of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
602-793-6519 vickie.wofford@scottsdalecc.edu

Karen Smith, Introductory II Tucson, AZ 85716

United States
520-891-3319 anita.karen.smith@gmail.com

Marivic Wrobel, Introductory II

SCC Iyengar Yoga Center
602-318-8430 marivic.wrobel@scottsdalecc.edu

Dr. Mary A. Taylor, Introductory II

Tucson, AZ
marytaylor1999@gmail.com

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Benjamin Thomas, Intermediate Senior I

Iyengar Yoga with the Thomases
466 W. Woodlawn Dr., Oro Valley, AZ 85755
650-868-5106 thomasyoga.com ben2305@yahoo.com
Judith Whitehead, Introductory II
PO Box 32036, Tucson, AZ 85751
520-529-3012

Lisa Henrich, Introductory II

SCC Iyengar Yoga Center of Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
480-390-9371 lisa.henrich@scottsdalecc.edu

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Tommijean Thomas, Intermediate Senior I

Iyengar Yoga with the Thomases
466 W. Woodlawn Dr., Oro Valley, AZ 85755

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