Pune Constitution - Iyengar Yoga: National Association of the United ...

August 2009RIMYISOME IMPORTANT POINTS ABOUT THIS DOCUMENTAt long last the "standard guide for All Iyengar Yoga Associations" is finalised and heregive to you. This document has been composed from already existing and functioning associationconstitutions, along with some adjustments that Guruji wishes to be present.This document is intended as the “base” upon which Guruji requests all associations organise andstructure themselves. It is NOT and CANNOT be the ABSOLUTE/FIXED way to organise allAssociations. It is understood that there will be some differences from country to country accordingto the needs and the stage of growth in size and experience of each association There may quitenecessarily be differences in the way a country can incorporate these guides.However, it is requested by Guruji that you endeavour to implement any changes and comeinto alignment with this document. It is also requested that you communicate with Guruji on anyproblems you have with doing that, in order that he knows and can guide your association. (Gurujiscomment – “Yes, here communication means amendment.”)This is NOT a FINAL document on Iyengar Yoga Association structure; over time it isinevitable that there will be further work, changes and refinement. For this Guruji requires thecommunication with those who are working with in the Associations. It is very important that yousee this as a working guide and not a fixed set of rules and regulations.We wish this to be a workable document, NOT a RIGID set of RULES andREGULATIONS, it is a way of structuring a situation that is workable for all, and meets the aimsof the associations in furthering the work of Guruji, Yogacharya BKS Iyengar.It is understood that some changes may require a formal application for a change in the wayyour association is registered in your country, it is understood that these changes can take up to ayear for them to be ratified by you countries relevant authorising body.COMMUNICATION is the key to making this work for the associations. Guruji wishesyou to communicate with him, giving a clear account of any problems, questions and suggestions,BUT it is suggested that all the communications be clearly from your working Association orAssociation Committees, please DO NOT apply to Guruji on an individual basis. Allcorrespondence and communication should clearly be from and on behalf of your fellow associatesand Gurujis reply should be carried back and transmitted to those whom it concerns and to allmembers upon request.IT IS REQUESTED THAT ALL YOUR MEMBERS (TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING) ARE INFORMED OF THIS DOCUMENT AND MADE AVAILABE TOTHEM UPON THEIR REQUEST.5