IYA (UK) Criteria
Training to teach Iyengar Yoga at Introductory
Level
The Iyengar Yoga
Association (UK) authorises teacher training and assessments and
it awards certificates to successful candidates.
PRE-REQUISITES:
· Attendance at weekly classes with a fully recognised Teacher
Member of the IYA (UK)
for a minimum of three years.
· Written recommendation from regular teacher to confirm the
above.
· Practice of the Introductory Syllabus both Level 1 and 2.
· Dedication to Iyengar Yoga
· Pre-assessment by Senior Intermediate or Junior Intermediate
Teacher assessing:
· Good standard of yoga asanas.
· Balanced attitude
· Patience and maturity. Good health.
· Clean and tidy physical appearance.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Regular attendance on the training course, special lectures
and workshops.
(Continuation on the course is at the discretion of the Teacher Trainer)
· Payment may be required a term at a time in advance.
· Minimum 120 hours of training classes over two academic years
(50 hours before Level
1 assessment).
· Attendance at a weekly class, preferably with a teacher of
Junior Intermediate or above.
· Membership of IYA (UK).
ASSESSMENTS:
· Entry will be on the advice of your teacher trainer.
· Candidates to complete a questionnaire and a basic anatomy
paper for Level 1
and a question paper on yoga philosophy and theoretical knowledge on
the syllabus asanas
and pranayamas for Level 2 prior to the assessment (see syllabus).
· Candidates to complete two pieces of course work at each level
(see syllabus).
· Level 1 Assessment taken after the first academic year - normally
in June/July.
· Level 2 Assessment follows Level 1 pass and a further full
year - normally in October/November.
· Level 2 Assessment must be taken not more than 2.5 years after
Level 1 is passes or
Level 1 must be retaken i.e. normally it is taken 18 months after Level
1 and if not it must be taken the following year.
· All assessments are overseen by the Panel of Moderators whose
responsibility it is to see that the required standards are reached.
In training as an Iyengar Yoga Teacher you must uphold
the standards of the IYA (UK)
and keep to the rules of the Association.
