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IAYT membership is open to Yoga practitioners,
Yoga teachers, Yoga therapists, health professionals utilizing Yoga in their
practice, and Yoga researchers. As a member of IAYT, you will not only support
your own development as a Yoga professional, but also contribute to the
dissemination of Yoga as a recognized and respected therapy in the Western
World.
Subscription to the annual
International Journal of Yoga Therapy
This journal, the only one of its kind in the world, brings in-depth articles
on various philosophy, theory, and practice of Yoga therapy. It reports on
current research and addresses practical and policy issues for Yoga therapists.
Each issue also contains book and video reviews. IJYT is published each October
and distributed to all current members.
Back issues are also available.
Subscription to the new
tri-annual, Yoga Therapy in Practice (YTIP) Newsletter
YTIP provides practical ideas for Yoga practitioners, Yoga teachers,
Yoga therapists, and healthcare professionals. This newsletter includes brief
case studies, short articles on professional issues, descriptions of Yoga
practices for specific populations, and other topics of interest to members.
This newsletter contains some content previously published in IJYT and Yoga
Studies. Published Feb, May and July.
Research News:
Yoga Research Summaries, an on-line report on the latest Yoga
research. Updated monthly.
Yoga Research Updates & News, an on-line listing of opportunities to
collaborate or participate in Yoga research.
Searchable Membership Listing and Professional
Profile
IAYT provides a searchable listing of members and Yoga therapists on our
website as well as the option for members to provide an indepth professional
profile. Profiles allow the public and healthcare professionals to find members
with the qualifications and experience important to them, and support member
networking. Many of our members are pioneers of therapeutic applications of
Yoga in the West, and you may learn about their background through their
profiiles.
Substantial Registration Discounts to IAYT's annual association meeting, the
IAYT Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR), and most other IAYT sponsored events.
The Second IAYT Symposium will be held March 6-9, 2008 in Los Angeles,
CA.
Extensive Bibliographies on Yoga and Health
Conditions
Members have access to the full set of IAYT bibliographies. Currently over
50 are posted on the website. The bibliographies contain citations for journal
articles, books, chapters or sections in books, magazine articles, newspaper
articles, online resources, audiotapes, CD's, videotapes, and DVD's related to
each subject. Where applicable, an "Ongoing Research" section is included that
describes studies in progress and provides contact information for each
researher.
All Back Issues of the Tri-annual 40+ Page
Yoga Studies
This unique, in-depth online journal features practical and
philosophical articles on Yoga and Yoga therapy, Questions & Answers, News,
Networking, Research Summaries, Yoga Therapy Courses, and related topics.
Back issues are available.
Discount on All Items in the IAYT Bookstore
We offer a 10% discount to members on all items sold through the IAYT
bookstore, excluding back issues of Yoga Studies and IJYT. A
special discount of 25% is offered to new members who purchase a complete set
of back issues of IJYT.
IAYT Membership Certificate
A membership certificate suitable for framing is available upon request.
Your membership also supports these important IAYT
services:
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Providing public education about Yoga therapy
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Providing an organized professional voice for Yoga in public policy decisions
and meetings on integrative health care and complementary and alternative
medicine
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Representing your interests in the emerging training standards for Yoga
therapists
Professional Membership
$75/year in the U.S; $90/year outside the U.S. (IAYT uses bulk mail within the US, but uses airmail everywhere else)
- Two years Membership $135 U.S., $160 outside the US
- Three years Membership $180 U.S., $225 outside the U.S.
Supporting
Membership
$108/year in the U.S.; $118/year outside the U.S.
Supporting Memberships have long been
an important source of funding for the expansion of IAYT's member and
public services.
Supporting Members
receive all the benefits of Professional Members. In addition, Supporting
Members are acknowledged in our new searchable directory and receive a free
copy of the exquisite Patanjali poster issued in 2001 by Yoga Research and
Education Center.
Patron Membership
$1,008 for both U.S. and outside the U.S. (This is a five year membership)
Patron membership is a renewed membership category for IAYT. Most of your contribution is tax deductible, and you will receive a personal acknowledgment and formal tax statement for your records. This is an enhanced means to support IAYT’s mission and improve funding for current priorities. See Support IAYT. Our intent is also to foster a longer-term relationship with IAYT.
Patron Members receive all the benefits of Supporting Members and are also acknowledged in our searchable directory and in Yoga Therapy in Practice.
KYTA, HITA and IYTA
Members
KYTA, HITA and IYTA Members may join as Professional or Supporting Members, and
dues information is provided when making payment. Your current KYTA, HITA or
IYTA Membership number is required.
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