BKS IYENGAR Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

II.54 svavisaya asamprayoge cittasya svarupanukarah iva indriyanam pratyaharah sva visaya their own objects

asamprayoge not coming in contact with cittasya svarupa anukatah iva Indriyanam Pratyaharah of the thinking faculty, of the conscious faculty own form, natural focus imitation, following as if, as it were senses withdrawl of the senses

Withdrawing the senses, mind and consciousness from contact from external objects, and then drawing them inwards towards the seer, is pratyahara.

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From the Editor

Welcome to this issue of the Link.

March 2012

Apologies for the lateness of this issue due to unforeseen circumstances. Eira will be continuing on from me as the future editor of the Link. Thanks again to Rajvi, Corrie, Kath, Melodie, Monica, Monica, Millen, Paul, Susan, Eira and everyone else who has helped in getting this issue to you. And most importantly enjoy your practice !! Namaste Neil. Contact the editor by: Email: IYANZyogalink@gmail.com Address: 125 Riverside Road, Orewa, 0931 AUCKLAND New Zealand

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Acknowledgements
Editor: Content Readers: Publishers Permissions: Secretary Book shop: Library: Yoga Rahasya contact: Neil Mackay Neil Mackay & Eira Kramer Yoga Rahasya www.bksiyengar.com Roger Brown roger@paradise.net.nz Heidi Napflin heidinapflin@ihug.co.nz Jyoteeka Cummings jyoteeka@hotmail.com Susan Lamont E: nelsonyoga@clear.net.nz

IYANZ Postal address: IYANZ P.O. Box 4023 Nelson South Nelson 7045 www.iyengar-yoga.org.nz David Bullivant d.bullivant@auckland.ac.nz

Website: Website contact:

Yoga Link
Please send all Yoga Link contributions, including advertising, to : IYANZ Yoga Link 125 Riverside Road, Orewa, AUCKLAND New Zealand or email IYANZyogalink@gmail.com

Deadline for the next issue is: 15 July2012

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IYANZ MEMBERSHIP
Annual Membership $35 Please send a cheque made out to IYANZ and post to Treasurer, IYANZ, PO Box 4023, Nelson South, Nelson 7045

Yoga is like a mirror. It shows not only our physical defects but also psychological, emotional, intellectual and egotistic defects" - B K S Iyengar

ADVERTISING
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cost: one issue: 1/2 page - $ 20 full page - $ 40 four issues: 1/2 page - $ 50 full page - $100

contact: the Editor by emailing YANZyogalink@gmail.com

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CONTENTS From the Editor Acknowledgements Calendar of Events Chair Report Association Events Notice for forthcoming AGM Yoga RahasyaAsanas are done by the body for the body

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Yoga Rahasya Long uninterrupted alert practice Interview with Monica Haar Report from assessment introductory I
Minutes of phone meeting

Yoga Rahasyasthiram sukham asanam Executive Committee meeting

Studying with the Iyengars in Pune Notices IYANZ Library List IYANZ Bookshop Certified Teachers List IYANZ Committee 2011

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2012

APRIL 20th-22nd April

Pixie Lillas teachers Developement workshop Please contact Louisa Potter 0274981018 or kerikeriyogacentre@xtra.co.nz

MAY 4-6 May 2527 May JUNE 23 June 16 June @ 2pm

Louisa Potter Iyengar Yoga workshop in Wellington Contact Susanna at : nzsusanna@gmail.com IYANZ AGM at North Shore Yoga, Barrys Point Road, Takapuna Introductory assessment Level 2 Auckland Taupo workshop with Rosie Holland Contact Rosie : yogarosie@gmail.com

17 June

New Zealands All Assessors Annual meeting CONTACT : :Suzi Carson: suzi@yoga.net.nz 09 4822 901 or 027 4822901 Wellington workshop with Rosie Holland Contact Rosie : yogarosie@gmail.com Louisa Potter Iyengar Yoga workshop in Nelson At the Kimi Ora Spa resort Contact Louisa on 094074469 or 0274981018 E mail kerikeriyogacentre@xtra.co.nz for accommodation mail : info@kimiora.co.nz Coromandel workshop with Suzi Carson Monday the 2nd optional advanced class otherwise full attendance only Accomodation & bookings : Yoga Link March (Autumn) 2012 tamaramunch@ihug.co.nz

22nd24th June 29th June1st July

30th June2nd July

JULY 5th8th July

Live in Winter Yoga Retreat, Taupo. Contact Paul Barton Phone 0274393910, Email yogapaulb@xtra.co.nz. Louisa Potter Iyengar Yoga live in workshop in Pohara Golden Bay Contact Louisa on 094074469 or 0274981018 E mail kerikeriyogacentre@xtra.co.nz for accommodation mail steve : sandcastle@xtra.co.nz Iyengar Yoga Teacher training withLouisa Potter at Pohara Golden Bay Contact Louisa on 094074469 or 0274981018 E mail kerikeriyogacentre@xtra.co.nz for accommodation mail steve : sandcastle@xtra.co.nz

6th8th July

9th12th July

AUGUST 31st August3rd September IYANZ Association Workshop with John Leebold SEPTEMBER 7th10th September 14th17th September OCTOBER 3th-7th October
Peter Thomson-Auckland Teachers development Contact: Suzi Carsonsuzi@yoga.net.nz IYANZ Association Workshop with John Leebold IYANZ Association Workshop with John Leebold

NOVEMBER November 22-25 DECEMBER 8th9th December

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Stepanie Quirk Iyengar Yoga TherapyAuckland Part 1 Continued

Taupo workshop with Suzi Carson The Yoga Tree Taupo Contact: anandi@yogatreetaupo.co.nz

2013

JANUARY 7-12 January

Peter Thomson-Auckland Teachers development @ Wangapeka Contact: Suzi Carsonsuzi@yoga.net.nz

MARCH Dates TBC MAY May 23-26 SEPTEMBER September 6-9

Stepanie Quirk Iyengar Yoga TherapyAuckland Part 2 Continued Pixie Lillas Spring retreat Please contact Louisa Potter 0274981018 or kerikeriyogacentre@xtra.co.nz 2014 Stepanie Quirk Iyengar Yoga TherapyAuckland Part 2 We are privileged to have Linda Purvis and Gerry Chambers as our Association teachers for 2013.

September 28 October 5th

MAY 23-26 May

Stepanie Quirk Iyengar Yoga TherapyAuckland Part 3

NOVEMBER

November 21-24
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Chair Report
I have just arrived home from the first of the 6 Therapy workshops with Stephanie Quirk and I feel all arms and legs. The knowledge that Stephanie has deep within every part of her body and mind after 18years of work with the Iyengar family in the therapy classes in Pune is astounding. As one student said in our lunch break- this 4 days work is about equal to one semester at a tertiary institute. Thank you Stephanie and I know I am looking forward to November to continue this amazing journey within the microcosm of ourselves. And of course in the meantime practice, practice, practice! Thank you to the Events Committee for all their work, to Marcia for the superb venue and to all those who made and brought the specialist props. CONGRATULATIONS to Monica Haar who has been granted her Senior Level 3 Certificate from our dear Guruji. A few changes have been made to a number of committees. Welcome to 2 new executive committee members Anna Timms and Jude Folkard. Eira will now be editing the Link (as well as being on the Exec Comm) and is looking for someone in AKD to help. Thanks to Neil Mackay for his hard work (hence the need for 2 people on the editing team) on editing the Link, including this current issue. Thanks to Suzi for all her efforts on various committees including Assessment and Teacher Training and Ethics Committees; she is also standing down from these duties. The AGM is set for Saturday 16th June 2pm at North Shore Yoga (see further information in this issue). It is coinciding with the weekend of the All-Assessors meeting in Auckland to hopefully gain a better attendance. This is an important meeting to discuss many issues relating to a functional organization that benefits all of us, please make the effort to attend. Without the New Zealand Association becoming a certified teacher would be a lot harder and more expensive. The Association will have to look at how to increase the attendance at an AGM, one suggestion is coinciding with the IYANZ visiting workshop teacher. Your views on such issues and many others are valued. Corry Regnier

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ASSOCIATION EVENTS
IYANZ ASSOCIATION WORKSHOP 2012 WITH JOHN LEEBOLD Christchurch Wellington Auckland 31st August -3rd September 7th September -10th September 14th September - 17th September.

A flyer and registration form will be sent to all association members shortly. Session times and venues to be confirmed.

STEPHANIE QUIRK THERAPY COURSE PART 2

The second part of Stephanie's wonderful course will be held in Auckland from the 22nd 25th of November this year. All eligible participants will be sent venue and session time confirmation as it comes to hand.

ASSOCIATION WORKSHOP 2013

We are privileged to have Linda Purvis and Gerry Chambers as our Association teachers for 2013. Linda and Gerry are senior teachers from England who, until recently, ran a school in Bristol for many years. They now teach workshop and courses around the world. Linda is originally from New Zealand. Workshops will be held in each of the three regions in March 2013. Venues and dates to be confirmed. If you have questions about any of the workshops coming up please contact Michelle Brown of the Events Committee on mvincentbrown@yahoo.co.nz
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Please note if any member (current 2012-2013 membership paid up) of the Association would like to propose (with a seconder) a motion to the AGM please send to the Secretary (roger@paradise.net.nz) by 14th May. Nominations for the Executive Committee- an insert is within the Autumn Link or can be downloaded from the website. We need at least four more people which includes a regional representative from Auckland/ Northland region, two regional reps from the remainder of the North Island and one other person from anywhere in New Zealand. Please fill in form and send to address below by 14th May: IYANZ, P.O. Box 4023 Nelson South Nelson 7045

AGM 16th June 2012 2pm North Shore Yoga Barrys Point Rd, Takapuna

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Interview with Monica Haar via email from Sweden

Corry Regnier (CR): What drew you to Yoga? Moni: I was interested in eastern philosophy ever since I was a child. My Russian Grandmother, who I adored, studied it and also did Hatha Yoga with her Guru Goswami for over 30 years until he died in the 70s. I had many happy years with my Gran where we would talk about things I could never talk to someone else about like the meaning of life and death and so forth. So I knew very early that my path would go via yoga in one form or the other. As a young adult I was a serious student of Tibetan Buddhism and eventually in the early 80s came upon Iyengar Yoga through a friend of mine. In those days I had a bad back, injured from working as a nurse with very sick people in their homes and later my back got worse from building my own house high up in the bush of Coromandel. My friend who had met and studied with Guru-Ji in the 70s showed me 3 Asanas and I had instant relief, bought Light on Yoga and I have never looked back since then. CR: When did you start Iyengar Yoga (IY)? Moni: Early 80s CR: What was your career prior to becoming a Yoga Teacher? Both in Sweden and NZ In Sweden I qualified as a nurse in the 70s and after a couple of years work gave it up. I then took up drama and became a street artist and thats how I ended up in NZ in 1978. I came to NZ with 5 other Swedish friends who together with a few Kiwis and formed the group the Imperial trunk Fools. With a grant from the Art council we travelled around NZ with our performances- at festivals like Nambassa and Sweetwaters and shows in every Community Hall north of Auckland. Then came marriage, children and life on a marae with my then husband. I worked as a co-chef in the Colville Restaurant while I lived in the Coromandel at the Te Kauae o Maui community for about 10 years. It was in the Colville Community Hall I started teaching Yoga. CR: If you werent a full-time Yoga Teacher what would you be doing? What is your (other!) dream job? Moni: I always say I would work with animals in one way or another if I were not a yoga teacher. I just love animals. CR: Who were your first IY teachers and whom did you train as an IY teacher with? Moni: I started my Teacher Training with Michael Byron McKay in 1990. A highlight of my teacher training was attending Gurujis teachers classes in Auckland in 1992. CR: When was your first visit to the Iyengars and how does that first experience compare with subsequent visits especially with the ones in the last few years?

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Moni: My first visit was 1993. I then shared a flat with Stephanie Quirk who had just arrived for her first visit as well (and she is still living in Pune). Pune was different then. There were small villages with cows, water buffalos walking on the streets. People traveled on bicycles everywhere and you could actually cross the road and walk to the institute easily without being run over. I dont really know how to describe my first visit to the institute but I know I was overwhelmed by the grandness of it all. I was sort of awestruck. Guru-Ji was in the class a lot and he adjusted me many times. I do not think I realized how lucky I was but it did change my view on teaching and the whole subject of Yoga. It all sort of came alive and I realized it was something that was going to stick with me forever. I have been to Pune over 15 times now and the last 4-5 years have been quite different than the early days. While the early days were playful and filled with social gatherings, laughter and a bit crazy, the later years were more shaped by study, practice and soaking up of every bit possible from the wisdom of my Guru. I find that I enjoy the practice times at RIMYI so much more now as I have friends from all over the world with whom I connect only when we meet there. Together with Guru-Ji they inspire me to keep digging deeper. Spending time at the Institute is such a wonderful opportunity to give Yoga all the attention it deserves as it gives so much back. CR: I understand you were on the first IYANZ committee. Who else was on that first Committee with you? Moni: From what I remember Duncan Henry was the chairperson, I was the treasurer/ secretary and Wendy Brown, Mike Byron-McKay and Mande White were the other Executive members. I think maybe Sharon Lightfoot was a member for a while too. After just two meetings Mike left the Exec.Com. I continued to be on the Exec. Com. until the end of the 90's and after that I have solely been working with Assessments and on the Assessment and Teacher Training Committee (A & TT). CR: Of those founding committee members who is left in the Association and active in the Iyengar Yoga community? Moni: I think I am the only one left now. CR: When did you start your School- the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Auckland? Who were the first teachers involved in helping you run it? Moni: initially I had the Iyengar yoga centre in Avondale for a few years. When we moved the school to St Benedict Street in the city (1997-8) it was renamed the Iyengar Yoga Centre of Auckland. In the beginning it was just Greg Goodyear and I who taught all the classes. Later, Gaynor, Sue Lever, David Bullivant and Fran Campbell joined. Polly Baigust (Melodies niece) taught there for a while as well. CR: Now (since when?) you have branched out further all the way over the other side of the world. How did that come about and what are you doing in Sweden?

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Moni: Nina, another Swedish girl in the teacher training group with Michael Byron McKay, returned to northern Sweden, in the Arctic, to teach. In the late 90s she invited me to teach a workshop at her centre and it has snow-balled from there. I am the only senior teacher so far in Scandinavia who can teach in the native tongue and that has been very valuable for the students over there. Nina eventually opened up a big centre in the town of Pite and needed more teachers to support her and I was invited to run a 2 years teacher training course in Sweden 2008-10.During that time I also co-founded the Swedish Iyengar Yoga Association with the blessings from Guru-ji. I also taught workshops in Denmark and Norway as well. The Teacher Training I did in 2008-10 went very well and the 11 candidates passed their Assessment for Intro 2 last year. Now, in 2012, I am starting my first (and last Teacher Training (T.T.) Course in Sweden) in Stockholm. It is the very first ever Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training in this city. I have 15 candidates eager to become teachers. I will run the course at the Iyengar Yoga Centre in Stockholm, which I helped to start up in 2010. So basically I spend my time overseas doing the same as I would do in NZ. After this 2 year T.T. course I feel my mission is over in Sweden as their own pool of teachers (who are upgrading their Certificates) are increasing rapidly. I am already now looking forwards to spending more time in NZ. Europe feels too big and busy for me and I feel like NZ is my spiritual home. I want to put more energy into my Centre in Auckland than I am currently able to, like work with therapy and help teachers who want to upgrade their Certificates to higher levels. CR: How does the caliber of NZ Iyengar Yoga teachers and students compare with those in Europe? Moni: There are some differences. In the beginning the European students seem very worried and ask a lot of questions. They have a lot of injuries as well. The Scandinavians are very active outdoors people and spend a lot of time in general biking everywhere, skiing, skating and going to the gym so there are a lot of knee problems and lower back aches as a result of that. They suffer from the long winter months of no light so they have peculiar symptoms like thyroid problems and depressions. They also spend far too much time in front of computers/keyboards and have a lot of neck problems and RSI. On a more positive note I would say they are mostly very highly educated and so they ask intelligent questions and they love the study part of the training courses and write amazing essays on the subject. NZ students I find are physically more advanced. They get on with it and do not ask too many questions in general. They seem to accept the journey, more open minded in a way, but also in a Kiwi sort of a way sometimes with too much complacency. Kiwi teachers and students do not have the enormous amount of Senior teachers close by, as in Europe, to help with their further education. This means that the upgrading of Certificates is much slower in NZ than in Europe and it seems to be not as much of a focus. I personally think that makes better teachers in the long run. Teachers in NZ really grow into their shoes before advancing and they spend a lot of time on their mat with their own practice.
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In Europe this is not always the case as there are workshops running constantly where you can (and can afford as wages are much higher) to help further yourself. In the UK for example they now have over 1000 Certified teachers and many of them of higher levels, so the Senior Teachers, Assessors and Teacher Trainers are competing for their jobs. To give an example, we needed an extra Assessor for an Assessment in Sweden recently and asked the UK for help, within 24 hours we had 15 replies from Senior Intermediate level 3 teachers who all wanted to assist on this Intro 1 Assessment! CR: Any ideas/experiences you would like to share on organizing of the Association that you have come across in Sweden and elsewhere in Europe? Moni: My experience with Associations in Europe is really limited to the Swedish one even though I follow what the Dutch are doing and have some insight in to the UK Association as well. What I think I have learnt from the experience of co founding the Swedish Association is that it is much easier to run the Association if you follow the Pune Constitution closely right from the start and take the personality out of the equation. What I mean to say with that is that it is so much easier to run an Association if you follow the rules first of all and then make exemptions if needed rather than the other way around. It is a political situation where you do your job and try to be professional and true to Guru-Jis wishes in this case. It is obvious to me that the Association should not be used as a career or power tool. It has to operate without emotion somewhat. The Swedish are very good at running Associations and committees in general and that has taught me a lot about the protocol which all organizations are run by, whether Yoga or Sports or Charity. To know how to work Agendas, Minutes, communication really helps in all situations, practical or otherwise. It is very helpful to have job descriptions and a set meeting culture when you deal with the issues you have in front of you. CR: How do you see NZ keeping a vibrant Iyengar Yoga community? Keeping the teachers motivated and inspired in the spirit of Guruji, Geetaji and Prashantji, especially with less and less teaching from the former two? Moni: Guru-Ji always says Try not to be like me, but find what I have found. Students of yoga should be encouraged to go to Pune whether the Iyengars are there or not, as the time there is valuable in itself. Spending time at the Institute where Yoga is the sole focus with very little distraction is a great opportunity to further oneself in practice. Students should also be encouraged to study with their senior teachers as we carry the lineage of Guru-jis teachings and it is our job to transmit them. It is only us who had the blessing of more time spent with these amazing teachers who will miss it New students and teachers have us and will find their own way and inspiration in time to come. CR: So far what have been the highlights of your Iyengar Yoga career as a teacher and as a student? Moni: For me it is always the highlight when I each year see Guru-Ji for the first time and he returns my smile. Every year it feels just as great. To sit next to him in practice, to listen to him teach is a continuum of highlights. In my actual career I guess standing in front of 150 or so students in San Francisco a few years back was quite an experience. But also to have all my Swedish trainees certified last year was amazing. And finally to receive my Senior 3 CerYoga Link March (Autumn) 2012 19 tificate made me feel a strong sense of achievement and humbleness at the same time. I feel very blessed.

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL I ASSESSMENTS 24-26TH FEBRUARY

Two Introductory Level I Assessment were held over three days Thanks to both panels for all their hard work.

Introductory Level 1 Assessment Report Assessment 1

24th to 26th February 2012 The Introductory Level 1 Assessments were held over three days with two separate panels. The Assessments were held at Ponsonby Community Centre in Auckland. Thanks go to the panel for their hard work and dedication. Assessors: Jackie Kesbie, Susie Lever and Rosie Holland Training Assessor: Anne- Marie Tweedie. Moderator Melodie Batchelor. Congratulations go to the successful Candidates: Jennifer Duncan Auckland, Lynne Atkins Palmerston North, Jo Chilly Wellington. LizzyOlaman Nelson, Graham Lloyd Wellington, Ingrid Wagner Nelson, Anna 20 Timms Nelson,
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Introductory level 1 Assessment Report Assessment 2

24th to 26th February 2012 Ponsonby Community Centre, Auckland. The following Candidates passed their Assessment. Alice Kidd David Hoadley Vanessa Atkinson Vicky Randall Marshar Kaye Leena Kothare Wendy Pack Louise Potiki Anna Shattky

all Candidates are from Auckland

*Assessors Joy Sanders, Jackie Kesby and Rosie Holland *Moderator;* Monica Haar *Moderator in training*; Sue Lever *Assessors in training;* Anne-Marie Tweedie and Louisa Potter Regards, Monica Haar

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Minutes of Phone meeting: 1.30pm Friday 09 December 2011.

Present: Corry (Chair) Roger (Secretary), Susan (treasurer) Eira. Apologies: Paul. Minutes of 18 October meeting confirmed. (Roger to send copies to Corry and Susan) Roger Brown proposed a motion: That Paul Bartons membership of the Executive Committee of the IyengarYoga Association of New Zealand be suspended until the next AGM. This action is the result of communication difficulties. Motion seconded by Eira. Motion carried. Finance overview Treasurers actions since last meeting New Kiwibank term deposit established as instructed: $20K for 12 months @ 4.5%, using same signatories as existing National Bank accounts Consulted with IRD: Susan now authorised with IRD as association officer; awaiting copy of RWT exemption certificate from IRD Expenses for JI1 and JI 2/3 assessments paid out to NZ assessors $7300 received to date in deposits for Stephanie Quirk workshop Slow trickle of annual subs still coming in Current position & upcoming income/expenditure NBNZ cheque account ~$30K NBNZ term deposit (matures August 2012) ~$26.5K Kiwibank term deposit (matures Dec 2012) $20K Invoices for 2011 Yoga Link advertising will be mailed next week (see discussion below) Further income expected from SQ workshop into early 2012 Expenses for JI assessments will be paid to Australian assessors (some from 2010) Expenses will be paid for two most recent issues of Yoga Link (see discussion below) Susie Lever has advised us that more copies of Teacher Training Guidelines need printing (see discussion below) unsure of likely costing. Discussion Since only three Yoga Links over usual invoicing period (no Summer 2011 issue), adjustment needed to advertising rates for this year only. Committee agreed that Susan would prorate pricing accordingly where an advertiser booked multiple ads. Since outgoing Link editor unable to locate July invoices to claim expenses, committee agreed to offer $1000 reimbursement for that issue, based on range of amounts claimed for 22 Yoga Link March (Autumn) 2012 other issues over past year.

Eira may know who organised previous printing of TT Guidelines & agreed to follow up. Susan has asked Susie L to liaise with A&TT committee about any necessary updating. Susan suggested changing payment system for Link advertising, so that advertisers pay up-front when booking, as happens with all other association services to members. Committee agreed to implementing this change once new Link editor in place. Susan will send out advance notice of change with this years invoices, and follow up with editor next year. Susan intends to update membership renewal form before next April 2012, to make processing renewals more efficient. Will help with accounts, and keeping database and Link teacher list up to date. Susan to submit modified form to committee well ahead of renewal time. Susan left meeting after financial report and discussion

Response from Link advertisement for committee members: one response. Next AGM request that this should be in May, and must be advertised in Summer Link. Eira to investigate venue in Auckland. Date and venue to be confirmed. Exec. Committee to meet prior to AGM. ACC: Roger has made preliminary enquiries as to procedure for Iyengar Yoga to be accredited by ACC. It is necessary to make a formal application, so a letter is to be drafted by the Exec Committee for submitting to ACC. Roger to make further enquiries so that we have some idea of how best to present ourselves. Communications Standing Committee: Decision to set up such a committee unanimously agreed. This committee would have responsibility for the Link and any other publications. Link needs both an Editor and someone responsible for printing and distribution. A third person would be desirable as an overseer. Judith Folkard has put herself forward to produce the Link, another volunteer needed. David Bullivant to continue his good work with web-site and data base, and to liaise with this committee. Events: John Leebold has agreed to be Associations 2012 visiting teacher. Dates to be advised. Events committee to finalise dates. Yoga Open Days: Events Committee agree to hold these in 2012. Events Committee has met with Linda Purvis. Linda and partner Gerry Chambers are scheduled to be Associations visiting teachers in 2013 (both teaching together). Events have received 40 registrations for Stephanie Quirks Therapy course. Manuso has agreed to be visiting teacher 2015. Suggestion made to Events committee to inquire as to Abigatas availability in near future.
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Teacher training: Discussion about setting up a review process for problem situations. It seems that if a teacher trainee (or trainer) disregards our constitution, there is no review or disciplinary process. Setting up a review system should be initiated, and possibly become the responsibility of A&TT Committee, Ethics Committee and senior certified teachers. Next meeting early 2012. Date and time tba. There being no other business the Meeting closed 3pm

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10 February 2012 Executive Committee Meeting Iyengar Yoga Assoc. NZ

Present: Corry (Chair), Roger (Secretary), Susan (Treasurer) and Eira Meeting commenced 1.30pm Minutes of last meeting agreed. Financial update Susan gave summary of recent receipts/expenses very few transactions since last Exec meeting due to holidays. Account balances @ 10/2/12: National Bank cheque acct ~$31K, Kiwibank term deposit $20K, National Bank term deposit $26.5K Discussion about invoicing for ads in Link and treasurers need to communicate with editor of Link. Susan has responded to some queries from advertisers re Dec 2011invoices. We will hold off making any changes to invoicing system until new editor in place. Susan has agreed to take over from Suzi Carson as contact person for Yoga Rahasya. Susan will contact Rahasya editor to review price for subscriptions, before 2012 membership renewal process. Susan moves that Exec committee proposes to A&TT committee that all assessors be given an honorarium of $100 per assessment day (up to maximum of $200 per week-end) in recognition of the contribution of their time. This would replace the current loss of income claim. Motion seconded by Corry. Motion unanimously carried. Susan to update membership form (with revised price for Yoga Rahasya) in liaison with David Bullivant. Draft will be put to Exec before end of Feb, for inclusion in March issue of Link. Susan left meeting at 2.24pm. General business Discussion about next Link. Eira has offered to assist with Link editorship in association with a co-editor. Eira has been left with responsibility of finding an assistant. Corry proposes the following motion to be tabled before the next AGM.: That discussion should take place at the next AGM about re-establishing the Ethics committee. Composition of members of this committee to be discussed also. This committee will meet when needed. Should the situation arise, an external mediator or arbitrator could be employed. Seconded by Eira. Motion unanimously passed.
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Discussion about size of Exec. Agreed two more people to be asked. One from South Island and another from Auckland to fulfil constitutional requirements. There have been some expressions of interest. Discussion about remuneration of Committee members. Corry suggested we remunerate members with a possible discount for Assoc. Workshops. This idea to be presented to AGM for discussion. Next AGM to be Saturday 16th June 2.00pm, North Shore Yoga, Barrys Point Rd (above Katmandu). Advertisment to go in next Link. Discussion about candidates withdrawing from assessments. At the moment, if a candidate withdraws after applications have been processed, $25 of the assessment fee is retained as an admin charge. Fees can, however, be transferred to the following year with no admin charge. If a doctors certificate is presented upon withdrawal due to unforseen illness/injury, no admin charge is applied. After discussion it was agreed there should be no change to present A&TT policy. Corry to have further discussion with A&TT committee to clarify teacher training disputes process. Discussion about Gurujis requirement for minimum Pune attendance by assessors and teacher trainers. Corry to write to A&TT Committee to this effect. Do we need further approval from Guruji to continue to waive this directive? This matter also to be discussed at AGM. Exec committee does not wish to make a decision on this without imput from teacher trainers. It is apparent to exec committee that many exemptions would be required for people currently in teacher training and assessor roles . Corry to write to A&TT committee to enquire as to who should attend Australian All Assessors Meeting. Should we have representation this year in view of clash of timing with Stephanie Quirks workshops? Discussion about reducing Link to 3 editions. Decided to leave as is until new editorial team established. Discussion about Link being distributed on-line. Agreed to discuss this at AGM with a covering article in next Link a possible small reduction in subs was suggested if on line option taken in view of reducing paper trail. Discussion about getting more people to contribute to link. Personal experiences of assessments, Pune visits, visiting workshops or any other valid yoga experiences. Agenda for AGM to be compiled. Register of certified teachers. Is this a good idea? Will this help us get ACC accreditation? Discussion on-going. Put to AGM. Roger to send e mail to ACC. Meeting closed at 4.02pm.
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In Wellington, New Zealand Our sunny, fully equipped yoga studio needs one or more trained Iyengar teachers. Any arrangement considered Contact: Susie Brow nzsusanna@gmail.com 0064 4 387 1107 wellingtonyogacentre.co.nz
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Mt Eden Yoga, Auckland needs a yoga teacher to teach 1 or 2 classes a week. If you are interested please ring Heidi 021-0720-510 or email: heidinapflin@ihug.co.nz

FLAT LISTING FOR FLAT CLOSE TO RIMYI , IYENGAR INSTITUTE PUNE I HAVE A FLAT FOR RENT LOCATED ACROSS THE STEET ( 2-3 MIN WALKING DISTANCE) FROM IYENGAR INSTITUTE PUNE. IT IS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS COMING TO IYENGAR INSTITUTE PUNE. MRS.JAYA MEHTA RECENTLY RENOVATED 3- BEDROOM ( EACH WITH ATTACHED TOILET) FLAT ACROSS THE STREET FROM RIMYI. 2-3 MIN WALKING DISTANCE TO RIMYI RS.20,000 PER ROOM EMAIL :JAYAMEHTA56@GMAIL.COM REGARDS, JAYA MEHTA MOBILE : +91-9922337763
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Studying with the Iyengars in Pune

The Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) conducts regular classes for all levels, including beginners, general and advanced. Special classes for ladies, children and individuals with medical problems are also held. Classes are conducted by Smt Geeta S Iyengar, Sri Prashant S Iyengar as well as senior teachers trained by Yogacharya BKS Iyengar. The Institute RIMYI welcomes foreign Iyengar Yoga practitioners for general and ladies classes. Prerequisites: Students should have been practicing "Iyengar Yoga" for at least 8 years.This should include regular practice of 'inverted postures such as Sirsasana, Sarvangasana for 810 minutes. All students should have read the introductory chapter to "Light on Yoga" and be familiar with the terms and principles covered in that chapter. Women are expected to know what is to be practiced during menstruation. Applications and Admissions: An Application Form can be downloaded from the website www.bksiyengar.com . (This form is also available from the Secretary of IYANZ). You may apply for one month or two consecutive months of General Classes. (Note : The classes are generally booked a year or two in advance). Students are allowed to attend a maximum of six classes per week for one month. Monthly fees at the institute are US$425.When applying for a visa ask for a tourist visa.

New Zealanders traveling to Pune Weve included this section in the Link to allow those planning a trip to Pune to hook up with other teachers traveling at the same time (contact details in the Teacher Listings). Neil Mackay August 2012 Michelle Robinson August 2012 Lucinda Sherratt September 2012 Please email IYANZyogalink@gmail.com if you are planning a trip to Pune.

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K K TRAVELS - Pune
KK Travels operate hourly air conditioned Cab Services between Pune and Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airports (Sahar Airport). All Passengers are dropped at their desired point in Pune and adjoining areas and vice versa. This is our shared cab service and the fare for Iyengar students is Rs.600/- onlya discount of Rs.50/See the website for details of other services offered or email your enquiry. E Mail : kktravels@kktravels.com Web Site : www.kktravels.com

Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training for Central Region (Mid North Island) NEW INTAKE
Paul Barton is offering teacher training in weekend blocks for folks spread out over the central region. The will mostly be live in and will not always be in Rotorua. The group formed so far is a bonded and functioning and a new batch of training teachers can start in early 2012. The training will cover the Iyengar Syllabus for certification plus practices specifically designed to help us distinguish between awareness and ego attachments and integrating these two to evolve a high level of personal development. Costs are reasonable based on live in work at Pauls home about $2000 to Level 1 Intro with food and accommodation included For more details or to discuss contact Paul on 07 3491 654 Email yogapaulb@xtra.co.nz

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Notices
THE GUIDELINES FOR TEACHER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION MANUAL
The Guidelines for Teacher Training and Certification Manual is now printed and ready for distribution. If you would like a copy then please send $30.00 to Susan Lamont P.O. Box 4023, Nelson South, Nelson 7045 made out to 'IYANZ', together with your postal address and contact details. Please indicate that the money is for purchase of a Manual and she will alert me to send one to you. Thank you Susie Lever

20th-22nd April

Pixie Lillas teachers Development workshop Please contact Louisa Potter 0274981018 or kerikeriyogacentre@xtra.co.nz Introductory Level 2 Assessment 2012 Introductory Level 2 Assessment will be held on the weekend of 4th to 6th of May 2012.Contact Jyoteeka on Jyoteeka@hotmail.com, Ph 06 3551197, 29 Featherston Street, Palmerston North, 4412. 25th27th May Taupo workshop with Rosie Holland Contact Rosie : yogarosie@gmail.com

23 June Louisa Potter Iyengar Yoga workshop in Wellington

Contact Susanna at : nzsusanna@gmail.com

17 June

New Zealands All Assessors Annual meeting CONTACT : :Suzi Carson: suzi@yoga.net.nz 09 4822 901 or 027 4822901 22nd24th June Wellington workshop with Rosie Holland Contact Rosie : yogarosie@gmail.com

29th June1st July

Louisa Potter Iyengar Yoga workshop in Nelson At the Kimi Ora Spa resort Contact Louisa on 094074469 or 0274981018 E mail kerikeriyogacentre@xtra.co.nz for accommodation mail : info@kimiora.co.nz
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30th June2nd July Coromandel workshop with Suzi Carson 2nd July advanced class optional otherwise full attendance only Contact: tamarmunch@ihug.co.nz 17th June New Zealands All Assessors & Teacher Trainers Annual meeting Venue: Auckland This is the first year NZs IYANZ Assessment and Teacher Training committee will be holding an annual meeting for all NZ assessors and teacher trainers. This is a compulsory event so please confirm ASAP your attendance. All agenda items to be sent to Melodie Batchelor. Agenda and program details will be sent 1 month prior to meeting. All correspondence to be sent to: Melodie Batchelor: 09 376 5477 melodiebatchelor@hotmail.com 5th8th July Live in Winter Yoga Retreat, Taupo. Contact Paul Barton Phone 0274393910, Email yogapaulb@xtra.co.nz.

6th8th July

Louisa Potter Iyengar Yoga live in workshop in Pohara Golden Bay Contact Louisa on 094074469 or 0274981018 E mail kerikeriyogacentre@xtra.co.nz for accommodation mail steve at the sand castle: sandcastle@xtra.co.nz

9th12th July

Iyengar Yoga Teacher training with Louisa Potter at Pohara Golden Bay Contact Louisa on 094074469 or 0274981018 E mail kerikeriyogacentre@xtra.co.nz for accommodation mail steve at the sand castle: sandcastle@xtra.co.nz 31st August -3rd September Christchurch IYANZ Association workshop with John Leebold 7th September -10th September Wellington IYANZ Association workshop with John Leebold 14th September - 17th September. Auckland IYANZ Association workshop with John Leebold A flyer and registration form will be sent to all association members shortly. Session times and venues to be confirmed.
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3rd7th October Peter Thomson-Auckland Teachers development Contact: Suzi Carsonsuzi@yoga.net.nz

5th-7th October Louisa Potter Iyengar Yoga live in workshop in Pohara

Golden Bay Contact Louisa on 094074469 or 0274981018 November 2225 Stepanie Quirk Iyengar Yoga TherapyAuckland Part 1 continued 8th9th December Taupo workshop with Suzi Carson @ yoga Tree Taupo Contact: anandi@yogatreetaupo.co.nz 7th12th January 2013 Peter Thomson Wangapeka retreat Contact: Suzi Carsonsuzi@yoga.net.nz March 2013 IYANZ Association workshops 2013 We are privileged to have Linda Purvis and Gerry Chambers as our Association teachers for 2013. Linda and Gerry are senior teachers from England who, until recently, ran a school in Bristol for many years. They now teach workshop and courses around the world. Linda is originally from New Zealand. Workshops will be held in each of the three regions in March 2013. Venues and dates to be confirmed 17th20th May 2013 Stepanie Quirk Iyengar Yoga TherapyAuckland Part 2 6th9th September 2013 Stepanie Quirk Iyengar Yoga TherapyAuckland Part 2 continued 23rd26th May & 21st24th November 2014 Stepanie Quirk Iyengar Yoga TherapyAuckland Part 3

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IYANZ Library List

To request items or for further information:
Contact: Phone: Email: Jyoteeka Cummings 29 Featherston Street, Palmerston North, 4412 06 355 1197 jyoteeka@hotmail.com

NB. Please include your postal code when providing your address for postage.

BOOKS: BKS Iyengar: Light on Yoga Light on Pranayama Light on the Yoga Sutras Light on Astanga yoga The Art of Yoga Astadala Yogamala Vol. 1 Yoga The Path To Holistic Health 70 Glorious Years Others: Geeta S Iyengars Guide to a Womans Yoga Practice Lois Steinberg Yoga A Gem for Women Dr. Geeta Iyengar Yoga In Action Preliminary Course Dr. Geeta Iyengar Yoga and the New Millennium Shri Prashant Iyengar Yogapushpanjali-Light On Yoga Research Trust Yogadhara 80th Birthday Commemorative Volume Yoga for Children S & R Chanchani A Matter of Health Dr. Krishna Raman Understanding Yoga Through Body Knowledge Dr. Sulochan Telang AUDIO TAPES: Patanjali Yogasutra. 2 x tapes. Comes with a copy of the Yoga Sutras Intensive 1995 many tapes with different focuses.

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VIDEO TAPES BKS Iyengar: Asana Demonstration. 1987 Harvard University Guruji life story of BKS Iyengar Lecture & Pranayama Demonstration 1987 Samadhi an aesthetic presentation of the art of Yoga 1992 visit to NZ; demonstration 1995 Australasian Intensive; 5 x practice tapes 75th Birthday Teachings; 10 x asana tapes 75th Birthday Teachings. Pranayama; 3 x video tapes, Class 1 2 & 3 80th Birthday Celebrations; full set of pranayama and asana tapes Silver Jubilee of RIYMI; Jan 2000 Teacher Guidance: 6 x tapes Yoga : the Ultimate Freedom. 1976, Ann Arbor Yoga Others: Geeta Iyengars visit to Sydney 1996; 6 x tapes Womens Intensive: Geeta Iyengar 1997 9 x Pranayama (various sessions) 1 x Question and Answers Yoga In Action The role of yoga in Womens Lives Menstruation Beginners Practice and Demo; 1994 1938 Iyengar Practice (Krishnamacharya) Felicity Green Basic Yoga Felicity Green Basic Yoga A Yoga Demonstration by Dona Holleman Manouso Manos 1 x tape John Friend Yoga Alignment and Form Rishikesh International Yoga Week: I - Demonstration, II - Asanas, III -Therapy, IV Pranayama DVDs Mr Iyengar and Geetas Teacher training course 2001 14DVDs Mr Iyengar and geetas Teacher training course 2000 6DVDs Geeta Birthday celebration classes 9th to 13th Dec 2004 NEW Geeta guiding senior teachers 2009 Will be split into 3 sets of 3 Geeta teaching backbends with props 2010 3 DVDs Geeta teaching pranayama November 2004 3 DVDs Geetas convention in Australia 2009 Others Rishikesh International Yoga Week: IDemonstration, IIAsanas, IIITherapy, IVPranayama The rental for all items is $5 per month plus the price of the postage. If you have any items that you would like to donate to the library please feel free to contact me. I am interested in building up the library, Please let me know if you are interested in hiring anything that the library does not stock and I will look to how we can aquire them. Jyoteeka
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IYANZ BOOKSHOP
Price Basic Guidelines for teachers BKS Iyengar & Geeta Iyengar The Art of Yoga BKS Iyengar Yoga in Action: Preliminary Course Geeta Iyengar Yogadhara: 80th birthday Commemorative Volume Yoga and the new Millenium Prashant Iyengar Understanding Yoga through Body Knowledge Dr Sulochana D Telang BKS Iyengar Archive Project compiled by the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYNAUS) (pub 2007) Geeta S. Iyengar's Guide to a Woman's Yoga Practice Vol1 by Lois Steinberg (pub 2006) Iyengar Yoga - Asana Alternatives : The neck and shoulders by Lois Steinberg $25

$40 $20 $40 $15 $25

$45

$85 $75

Order and payment: Make cheques payable to IYANZ and post to: IYANZ Bookshop, Heidi Napflin Unit 2 20a Charlton Ave,Mt Eden Auckland 1024 Phone 09-630-6950 NB. Please include your postal code when providing your address. Prices quoted include postage and packaging. All books are available at the date of publishing this Yoga Link. Quantities held may be limited; you can check by emailing Heidi at: heidinapflin@ihug.co.nz or phone 09 630 6950 Note: Book sales are only available to financial members of the Association.
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YOGA ARTS - essential yoga equipment

yoga arts offers a full range of essential yoga equipment; including the wonderful handcrafted trestler, spike & yoga bench. stockist of the black komfort mat Introducing the Mini whaler: Ideal for those working at a desk all day. Lightweight and portable use it at home or at work. Helps relieve neck, shoulder and upper back stiffness.

www.yoga.net.nz
retail and wholsesale enquiries welcome : MOB 027 4822 901 | suzi@yoga.net.nz yoga arts special: Essential Home KIT: 15% disc (1) Black 7mm mat $140 or Dark Blue 3 mm mat $70 (2) Standard Wooden Blocks - $46 (1) 2 meter black Strap $20 or 3 meter natural strap $23 (1) Standard Bolster $82: Colours: Navy, Royal blue, Black

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Props for Yoga Blocks.............................................................$28.00 Made with round edges, 25x15x10 cm. (also come in 22.5x15x10 and 20x15x10) Wedges..............................................................$30.00 Made of pine, helpful for when you have tight wrists. Many other uses.(600 long) Yoga Belts.......................................................$18.00 Side release buckles or D rings. Comes in black and natural. 8 foot long. I-rest.................................................................$12.00 Filled with organic flax seeds. Yoga Bolster.......................................................$78.00 Inside and outside covers made of 100% cotton, fibre filled. Approximately 3.0kgs. Pranayama Pillow..............................................$45.00 Inside and outside covers made of 100% cotton, fibre filled. SandBags.......................................................$40.00/ pr Made of 100% cotton denim with handles. Filled with gravel. 4.5kgs.ea. Pelvic Sling......................................................$100.00 Comes with hardware for fixing into wood framing. Zafu....................................................................$55.0 0 Traditional Japanese Meditation cushion. Round and Cresent.. Zabuton..............................................................$65.0 0 Square floor cushion, 100% cotton cover, non removable. Approximately 76x79x50cm. SetuBandha Benches........................................$195.00 Made of pine. 20x5 cm wide x 1.2 long x 30 cm high. Rounded edges. Custom orders welcome on wood and fabric props. Contact: Frances Campbell Yoga Works, PO Box 78220, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1245 093784913 or 0273084360

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Made from high Quality Long Lasting Natural Stretch Fabric Cotton 95% Spandex 5 % Special Features: Detailed seamsfollowing leg contours Panelled Waistband with no elastic at front waist Great fit, great feel. Availablke in Black sizes 814 Full length $60 3/$ Length $50 Alignment top (pictured) $50 Made and designed in New Zealand For yoga Practice Contact sue@yogatights.co.nz 033883696 Www.yoga-tights.com

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CERTIFIED TEACHERS
SENIOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL III Monica Haar Auckland 09 360 8884 haarmonica8@yahoo.com

SENIOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL I Melodie Batchelor Auckland Susie Lever Auckland 09 376 5477 melodiebatchelor@hotmail.com 09 361 5538 suelever@gmail.com

JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL III Paul Barton Rotorua 07 349 1654 yogapaulb@xtra.co.nz Wendy Brown Christchurch 03 388 1171 Fran Campbell Auckland 09 378 4913 ma_fran@yahoo.com Rosie Holland Nelson 03 539 4655 yogarosie@gmail.com Jackie Kesby Hamilton jacksteve@xtra.co.nz Corry Regnier Hamilton 07 856 4932 corry.yoga@gmail.com Joy Sanders Auckland 09 486 5338 nsyoga@ihug.co.nz Anne-Marie Tweedie Christchurch 03 388 9080 amtweedie@clear.net.nz Louisa Potter Keri Keri 027 498 1018 kerikeriyogacentre@xtra.co.nz

JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL II Suzanne Carson Frances de Haas Matthew Smart Delwyn Unkovich Mande White Auckland Christchurch Hamilton Auckland Auckland 09 482 2901 03 388 0105 07 846 7600 09 377 4544 0274 908020 suzi@yoga.net.nz frances.dilepre@xtra.co.nz matthew@iyengaryoga.co.nz delwyn.unkovich@gmail.com mandewhite.lovesyoga@gmail.com

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CERTIFIED TEACHERS continued

JUNIOR INTERMEDIATE LEVEL I David Bullivant Auckland 021 079 0930 d.bullivant@auckland.ac.nz Jyoteeka Cummings Palmstn Nth 06 355 1197 jyoteeka@hotmail.com Clare Davenport Christchurch 03 942 9789 oscsopaxc@paradise.net.nz Norman Gruebsch Whanganui 02102725921 yogavrksa@yahoo.com.au Sue Hallas Nelson 03 545 0294 seahallas@gmail.com Jane Jones Auckland 09 535 7020 janejones@xnet.co.nz Eira Kramer Auckland 09 441 2130 eira@ihug.co.nz Pat MacDonald Auckland 09 810 9644 yopat55@hotmail.com Neil Mackay Auckland 09 426 4203 neilgmackay@yahoo.co.uk Julia McDonald Jakarta jmcdonald@cbn.net.id Tessa Meek Wellington 04 473 0722 tessameek@paradise.net.nz Heidi Napflin Auckland 09 630 6950 heidinapflin@ihug.co.nz Tria Peters New Plymth 06 757 2121 angel.star@xtra.co.nz Michelle Polglase Christchurch 03 351 3383 mapolglase@hotmail.com Michelle Robinson Auckland 0273209340 michelle.robinson61@gmail.com INTRODUCTORY Roger Brown Wellington Michelle Brown Hamilton Sean Carr Christchurch Michelle Cowell Auckland Pam Crisp Lower Hutt Zack Domikez Nelson Cheryl Farthing Auckland Jude Folkard Auckland Gabriella Gini Hamilton Gay Goodger Auckland Vanessa Greenwood Auckland Stephanie Hall Auckland Julie King Auckland Susan Lamont Nelson Marcia Leite Auckland Denise Lewis Auckland Sue McBride Wanganui
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04 576 9402 roger@paradise.net.nz 078258312 mvincentbrown@yahoo.co.nz 027 255 1998 seandbc@hotmail.com 0212177001 michellecowell@me.com 04 972 0284 pamdcrisp@gmail.com 0211684618 yogazeal@gmail.com 09 445 2979 cherylfarthing@xtra.co.nz 027 472 4408 jude@deepanimation.co.nz 07 843 7980 gabag@vodafone.net.nz 09 276 8225 gayjas@yahoo.co.uk 027 541 4810 vanessa@iyoga.co.nz 09 410 3021 steph_hall@slingshot.co.nz 09 832 8270 king3@e3.net.nz 03 547 6008 nelsonyoga@clear.net.nz 027 226 6981 Marcia@yogaessencecentre.co.nz 021 479 708 yoga@embody.co.nz 06 347 1941 suevince@paradise.net.nz
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INTRODUCTORY continued Lee McGarva Auckland 021 761 231 lee.anne.mcgarva@gmail.com Sandra McLellan Auckland 0220 589 251 Loris Mills Queenstown 03 442 2345 loris@queenstown.co.nz Penny Mitropoulos Tauranga 027 654 6526 info@holisticyoga.co.nz Madhu Nahna Te Kuiti 078787819 madhu.nahna@waikatodhb.health.nz Christiane Nordt Christchurch 03 358 8014 nordt@clear.net.nz Wendy Norwood Auckland 09 446 0012 wendy@yogamoves.co.nz Maureen OBrien Auckland 021 216 2732 maureenobrien@xtra.co.nz Jo Peden Wellington 04 934 1844 jo.peden@paradise.net.nz Hilary Phillips Auckland 021 235 7056 hilsphillips@btopenworld.com Kathleen Powell Auckland 09 412 2486 kath@kiwibok.co.nz Linda Power Great Barrier 09 429 0122 barrieryoga@hotmail.com Tracey Roberts Whangarei 09 434 4560 tracey-r@clear.net.nz Kim Robertson-Barnes Keri Keri 09 407 7759 robertsonbarnes@xtra.co.nz Julie Sargisson Auckland 09 846 0633 julie_erica@xtra.co.nz Philip Savage Wellington 04 385 6000 clpw@paradise.net.nz Lucinda Sherratt Hawkes Bay 06 875 1080 lucinda@freshintegrativetherapy.com Tracy Southern Auckland 021 376 209 tracysouthern@ymail.com Yan Stam Warkworth 09 422 3134 yan.stam@xtra.co.nz Swenja Stellfeld Wanaka swenjas@gmail.com Rachael Thompson Auckland 09 410 5988 purkypeople@ihug.co.nz Taya Van Roon Whangarei 09 438 6887 taya1@orcon.net.nz Rebecca Vane Hamilton 07 847 1824 rebecca.vane @wintec.ac.nz Michelle Vincent-Brown Hamilton 07 825 8312 or 021 816 203 Jane Von Roy Auckland 09 410 7827 janevonroy@clear.net.nz Curly West Tauranga 07 579 2171 hideandcurl@xtra.co.nz Jared White Nelson 03 545 1872 jared@ts.co.nz Gaynor Wilkie Auckland 09 525 2445 Note: Teachers PLEASE CHECK YOUR DETAILS. If any changes are required please contact the editor..

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Committees 2010/2011
Executive Committee
Cornelia Regnier 07 856 4932 Chairperson Roger Brown 04 576 9402 Secretary Jude Folkard (North region Rep) Eira Kramer 09 479 2741 Susan Lamont Anna Timms (South Region rep) Treasurer corry.yoga@gmail.com roger@paradise.net.nz jude@deepanimation.co.nz hkramer@ihug.co.nz nelsonyoga@clear.net.nz atimms68@gmail.com

Assessment and Teacher Training Committee

Melodie Batchelor Monica Haar Rosie Holland 09 376 5477 melodiebatchelor@hotmail.com 09 360 8884 haarmonica8@yahoo.com 03 539 4655 yogarosie@gmail.com

Ethics and Certification Committee request applications from JI 2 level teacher and above with 3+ visits to Pune and one member to be Senior Intermediate level. Events Committee
Michelle Brown 07 859 1221 mvincentbrown@yahoo.co.nz Penny Mitropoulos Tauranga 027 654 6526 info@holisticyoga.co.nz Wendy Norwood 09 446 0012 wendy@yogamoves.co.nz Vanessa Greenwood 09 835 4922 vanessa@yogaaravinda.com

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