Membership
Membership Benefits
IYASW strives to foster a climate of purposeful inclusion of all people. We welcome members regardless of age, race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, range of abilities, financial means, education, and political perspective.
We hope that you will consider joining our growing Iyengar Community here in the Southwest Region. Your support allows us to continue to share the rich teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar.
IYASW works hard to provide benefits to its members including:
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Discounts on IYASW-sponsored workshops and member events
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Scholarships for those in financial need to further their study opportunities
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Community Service Program grants to assist CIYTs in bringing yoga to under-served communities
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Automatic membership in the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States (IYNAUS)
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Optional subscription to Yoga Rahasya - a quarterly publication from Pune, India
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Newsletters with helpful articles and sequences to assist in your study of Iyengar Yoga
Individual membership fees begin at $65 and are tax-deductible*
Click the button below to become a member of IYASW. You will be connected to the IYNAUS website. Please designate IYASW as your regional affiliate. Annual membership begins the date you join. We look forward to welcoming you to the IYASW Community.
*Iyengar Yoga Association of the Southwest (IYASW) is a non-profit educational and charitable organization incorporated in Arizona whose purpose is to disseminate and promote the art, science, and philosophy of yoga according to the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. The Internal Revenue Service recognizes the Iyengar Yoga Association of the Southwest as a Section 501(c)(3) public charity. Check with your financial advisor or accountant for specific rules concerning deductions.
Scholarship Program
Iyengar Yoga Association of the Southwest (IYASW) offers financial scholarships to members to help them study Iyengar Yoga. For more information or to apply, please view the scholarship policy and application form or contact IYASW at iyengarsw@gmail.com.
Get Involved
IYASW is a volunteer organization that depends upon its members to help fulfill its mission. In addition to Board Members, we need help in numerous areas including marketing, communications, development, and event planning. Please consider getting involved and contact us with your interests and availability.