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NOVEMBER 2005 IYNAUS BULLETIN
IMPORTANT ‘YOGA SAMACHAR’ CORRECTION:
Joan White is the Certification Committee Chairperson with Gloria Goldberg as the
Board Liaison. Committee members include Manouso Manos, Sue Salaniuk, Chris Saudek, Suzie
Muchnick Spencer, Lois Steinberg and Patricia Walden. We sincerely regret the omission of Joan’s
name as Chair in the latest issue of Yoga Samachar.
IYNAUS BOARD MEMBERS:
Officers:
Marla Apt, President; Archives Chair
Linda DiCarlo, Vice President; Nominating Chair; Royalty and Scholarship Chair
Lisa Jo Landsberg, Secretary
Bobbie Fultz, Treasurer; Finance Chair; Store Chair; Yoga Research Chair
Members at Large:
Gail Ackerman, Newsletter Chair
Gloria Goldberg, Certification Board Liaison; Events Chair; Service Mark Chair
Steve Hornbacher, Membership Chair
Mary Reilly, Outreach Chair; Ethics Chair
Carmen Viola, By-Laws Chair; Website Chair
Please use www.iynaus.org/contact for email correspondence.
BOARD MEETING
The IYNAUS Board met during the Estes Park conference where we welcomed Gloria Goldberg as
the newly appointed board member who now serves as Nancy Stechert steps down. Our next
board meeting is scheduled for March 2006 hosted by Gail Ackerman.
The National Board also met with Regional Association Board Members as well as active members
from their communities while at Estes Park, CO. Thank you to the Southeast Region for hosting
the meeting.
THOUSANDS TOUCHED BY GURUJI’S VISIT TO THE U.S.
Guruji’s recent visit to the U.S. was the highlight of the year. There are so many people to thank
for their passionate, dedicated efforts that created life-changing events that will be imprinted in
our hearts and minds forever. On behalf of the IYNAUS Board, we extend our deepest gratitude
to each and every person who committed their time, resources, and energy to serving Guruji and
our community throughout the visit.

The sold-out venues across the U.S. underscore the extent of Guruji’s influence in our country
and his status as a world icon in the art of Yoga. Here are some statistics that reflect the
enthusiasm of Iyengar Yoga:
Estes Park—Sold out with 800 attendees.
San Francisco—Sold out with 2700 attendees.
Los Angeles—Sold out with 1800 attendees.
Boston—Sold out with 1200 attendees.
New York City—Sold out with 2800 attendees.
Washington D.C.—Sold out with 1500 attendees.
Over 10,000 people were directly touched by Guruji’s presence! Imagine how many more will
continue to be awakened to the power of Iyengar Yoga through the teachers who will translate
and share their stories with students, and to those millions of readers who will explore Light on
Life.
LIGHT ON LIFE COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS FOR INDIVIUDAL OR BULK
PURCHASE
Commemorative items are still available for sale at
www.lightonlife.org/commemorative.php.
Autographed copies of Light on Life--$25 each
Commemorative wood blocks--$25 each
Commemorative 100% natural rubber mats--$40 each
Prop bags--$40 each
Prop kits (block, mat, bag, “Pune” belt, “Pune” eye wrap, and 3 Mexican
blankets)--$120
T-shirts--$20 each
Bulk purchases of any of the above items are also available for IYNAUS
Members only through the IYNAUS Store. Minimum bulk quantities are 5 for t-shirts, and 10 for
all other items. For more information, or for a bulk order quote, contact the Store using the
contact form at www.iynaus.org/contact . Be prepared to provide your IYNAUS ID when you
order.
TREE FOR THREE
Thank you to all the teachers and students who paid their respect to Guruji by participating and
submitting photographs of their local events for the Tree for Three National Yoga Moment!
Thanks to the volunteers who helped erect the tree collage in the main asana room at the Estes
Park Conference for all to enjoy.
GURUJI IS HONORED AROUND THE COUNTRY
In so many ways, Guruji was honored and recognized by civic and social leaders in our country.
Accolades and commemorations of appreciation include:
In New York City:
Guruji was presented with a letter from Mayor Bloomberg congratulating him on his life achievements.
In San Francisco:
Guruji received recognition from Aaron Peskin, President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Aaron
is a long time-standing Iyengar Yoga practitioner.
Assemblyman Mark Leno said Guruji offers inspiration to politicians to conduct themselves well while trying
to make the world a better place.
A staff member for State Senator Don Perata’s office and an Iyengar Yoga practitioner gave accolades to
Guruji.
A local land attorney presented proclamations from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, United States
Senator Diane Feinstein and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom.

OCTOBER 3, 2005 WAS DECLARED IYENGAR DAY IN SAN FRANCISCO AND CALIFORNIA!
In Boston, Guruji received commendations from:
The Reverend Dr. Thomas J.S. Mikelson, Harvard Divinity School
Christopher Bullock, MD, Attending Physician Cambridge Health Alliance; Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry,
Harvard Medical School; Faculty, Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute
The Honorable Patricia M.B. Sheppard, representing Senator Ted Kennedy.
In Los Angeles, Guruji received awards from:
The University of Riverside for achievements and excellence as an educator.
The Neuropsychiatric Institute of UCLA for his accomplishments in alleviating depression.
The Mattel Children’s Hospital for his work in relieving pain;
The MS Society for his work with students with MS.
In Washington D.C.:
Representatives of the Indian Embassy attended the main event and Guruji was presented with flowers by
the Indian Ambassador’s wife, Mrs. Kalpana Sen
Venu Rajamony, the Embassy’s Counselor for Press, Information and Culture, spoke in honor of Mr. Iyengar.
In addition to this personal recognition, Guruji was highlighted in numerous publications, on
television and radio across the country. Following are the ones we know about:
The Boston Globe
The Providence Journal
The New York Times
The Los Angeles Times
The San Francisco Chronicle
The Washington Post
The Baltimore Sun
The Times of India
Los Angeles Yoga Pages
Yogi Times of Southern CA
The King County Journal
Life Magazine
Deccan Chronicle
Pune Newsline
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Charlie Rose Interviews B.K.S. Iyengar on PBS
NPR radio show features Guruji
If you have knowledge of any special awards, recognitions, publications or other broadcasts
dedicated to Guruji which may have been omitted, please submit them to Lisa Landsberg,
IYNAUS Secretary so they may be acknowledged in the next edition of the Bulletin:
www.iynaus.org/contact.
OUTREACH BOOTH
Hopefully many of you saw the new booth that IYNAUS purchased and was on display in Estes
Park. The booth beautifully displays banners of Guruji and gives us a professional presence at
conventions and other events that we will be attending. Thank you to Mary Reilly and Linda
DiCarlo who were involved in the selection and design of the booth and banners. A very special

thank you goes to all of the volunteers who helped to set up, coordinate stock and staff the store
in Estes Park.
ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN
You have all by now seen our ads in Yoga Journal. This campaign is on hold as we brainstorm
other effective media channels through which we can support our teachers, highlight the benefits
and value of Iyengar Yoga, and reach new potential students to come into our community.
We need your help in coming up with creative ideas on how to apply our precious marketing
dollars to support our teachers and expand our community base. If you have marketing experts
in your area that are willing to invest volunteer time on this project, we would like to know who
can help. IYNAUS WILL HOST A CONFERENCE CALL TO BRAINSTORM IDEAS FOR NEW
MARKETING FOR TEACHERS. We invite dedicated Iyengar-focused practitioners and teachers to
this call.
Please submit any names of people willing to volunteer or ideas for marketing directly to Mary
Reilly, Outreach Chair at www.iynaus.org/contact.
WHAT IS IYENGAR YOGA? BROCHURE is available to Certified Teachers to use for marketing their
studios and classes. Order from www.iyengaryoga.us/Members/Teachers/marketing.aspx.
2007 CONVENTION VENUE
IYNAUS is seeking an appropriate venue for the next Iyengar Yoga Convention. Please contact
Gloria Goldberg, Events Chair at www.iynaus.org/contact if you think your city and area would be
a good place for this event. The criteria for a good venue includes proximity to a major airport,
preferably in an area where there is a senior teacher, has a strong volunteer base in t he
community, a venue that can accommodate and cater to a group of minimum capacity of 400
with a maximum of 1000 and would be an attractive or inspiring area.
WEBSITE
When you Login you will find a new web design! Take a moment to update your profile, select
your contact preferences and view bulletins. Teachers and members having direct National
Membership can pay your 2006 dues online! We're not done yet! Parts of the website are still
under construction. Check it out!
KARIN O’BANNON SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
Congratulations to Shelley Choy who is the most recent recipient of the Karin O’Bannon
Scholarship. The deadlines for the next scholarship submissions are November 30, 2005 and
March 31, 2006. Please visit www.iynaus.org for more information about the scholarship.
SHARE! YOGA SAMACHAR SUBMISSIONS REQUESTED
Please contact Gail Ackerman, Newsletter Chair with any current articles, especially any that
highlight Guruji’s city book tour and related events at www.iynaus.org/contact Submissions for
the Spring/Summer issue of Yoga Samachar are due no later than March 1, 2006.
BELLUR DONATIONS 2005 AND BEYOND
Please remember if you want to make a donation to the Bellur Project, pledges are no longer
required. Simply write a check to IYNAUS and on the check memo note ―2005 (or 2006) Bellur

donation.‖ IYNAUS will send all monies donated as one pledge, however, your individual
contribution will be acknowledged. Mail donations to: IYNAUS, PO Box 545, Saylorsburg, PA
18353.
*** SPECIAL SEQUENCE ***
Jet Lag Sequence given: RIMYI, July 29, 1988. Guruji revised this sequence on October 8, 2005
and indicated those asanas that can be done on the airplane.
Virasana – on the seat on the plane
Supta Virasana – on bolster
Adho Mukha Virasana – blankets or bolster under abdomen. Rest head, arms, etc. Notice effects,
how groins soften, ribcage relaxes. Can be done on the plane placing head on the tray table.
Padmasana – on the seat on the plane
Supta Padmasana – strap around legs, or ½ Padmasana, strap thigh to shin. 3 min/side.
Baddha Konasana--on the seat on the plane
Supta Baddha Konasana – over bolster, support head. 5 min.
Uttanasana – 3 min. Can also be done on the plane
Adho Mukha Svanasana – Head support 3 min. Can be done on the plane if there is space
Sirsasana – 7 min then variations: Parsva Sirsasana, Parvrttaikapada, Eka Pada, Parsvaikapada,
Baddhakonasana, Upavistha Konasana
Adho Mukha Virasana
Rope I – 8 times slowly to open shoulders, release neck
Viparita Dandasana – on chair, crown of head on bolster, legs parallel to floor, feet on wall, arms
rest overhead or hold back chair legs. Place hands on abdomen if nauseous or flushed. 5 min.
Malasana – on chair
a. straddle/sit on chair, facing back of chair. Press buttocks back press chest to chair back/bar.
b. Sit on chair, facing forward. Rest crown of head on blanket or bolster. Hold back chair legs. Rest frontal
ribcage on seat of chair.
Niralamba Sarvangasana
Salamba Sarvangasana – 10 min. interchanging the arms
Halasana – 5 min. hands overhead
Sarvangasana – variations:
a. Virasana
b. Setubandha – one leg to touch floor then go back up. Repeat/other leg. Then both legs together. Hold,
then…
c. Eka Pada Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
d. Viparita Karani (if time is not available then drop b. and c.)
Forward extensions with eyes wrapped:
a. Pascimottanasana – 5 min. with legs apart and head on the bolster.
Savasana – keep eyes wrapped. Back of the chest on one pillow and bolster on the head (like a
weight for the forehead).
EDITORIAL
Guruji said that he brought Yoga to all who were open to learning the subject regardless of sex,
caste, political affiliation, economic position, religious affiliation and race. In our current world
circumstance we must all be conscious of our commitment as practitioners and teachers of Yoga
to uphold Guruji’s devotion to all. This devotion includes cultivating a mindfulness that joins and
does not divide our community. Forgive the mistakes of your colleagues and bridge the
differences you may feel between yourself and others within and without the Yoga community.
At the end of Guruji’s keynote address in Estes Park, he glowed in the adoration and standing
ovation of the audience and then humbly acknowledged the power that this enthusiasm could

have if extended to others and asked us to imagine how this energy taken into the world could
literally create a peaceful world for all.
SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A STANDING OVATION to the Light on Life Committee who created a glorious website and did an
incredible job supporting innumerable aspects of the Light on Life tour.
THE BKS IYENGAR YOGA NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES IS COMMITTED TO DISSEMINATE
AND PROMOTE THE ART, SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY OF YOGA ACCORDING TO THE TEACHINGS OF B.K.S.
IYENGAR.
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