ABOUT THE INSTITUTE
INSTITUTE OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
Firstly it’s a style that is safe for everyone to practice, regardless of state of health or age.
Its teachers are all rigorously trained for at least three years before certification. Thereafter their accreditation can only be maintained by continuing practice and training.
Besides being an art and a philosophy, Iyengar Yoga is also a science – well proven for its therapeutic value in relieving a wide array of medical conditions.
It promotes the health and vibrancy of the whole human system – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
Iyengar Yoga
Firstly it’s a style that is safe for everyone to practice, regardless of state of health or age.
Its teachers are all rigorously trained for at least three years before certification. Thereafter their accreditation can only be maintained by continuing practice and training.
Besides being an art and a philosophy, Iyengar Yoga is also a science – well proven for its therapeutic value in relieving a wide array of medical conditions.
It promotes the health and vibrancy of the whole human system – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
GOVERNANCE OF THE INSTITUTE IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
The Institute is administered by a National Committee consisting of representatives from each of six regions in Southern Africa. Also governed by the National Committee is the Assessment Committee. The Assessment Committee is responsible for the training of our teachers to internationally recognised standards and for the ongoing training of existing teachers.
For contact details visit Find a Teacher on this website
| Chairperson | Ina Gerber |
| Vice Chair | Vacant |
| Secretary | Gerda Genis |
| Treasurer | Stratford Canning |
| Assessment Committee | Carla Rech: Chairperson Jane Treffry-Goatley: Registrar |
| Eswatini | Mo Marshak |
| Gauteng, Free State & Northern Cape | Steve Wilder |
| Kwa-Zulu Natal | Sonya Jardine |
| Western, Eastern & Southern Cape | Marisa Buffone |
| Zimbabwe: Bulawayo | Jenny Geddes |
| Zimbabwe: Harare | Gail Dixon |