2023 IYAMW Year in Review
Iyengar Yoga Association of the Midwest
The Iyengar Yoga Association of the Midwest (IYAMW) is one of 12 independent, regional branches of the Iyengar National Association of the United States (IYNAUS) which conducts annual certification assessments, monitors the fulfillment of continuing education requirements, and maintains a code of ethics for teachers in the US Regional associations serve the students in their geographical area with regular communications about news updates, opportunities for study in the region, access to scholarships, lending libraries, special member-only events, and more. The region includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and eastern Wisconsin.
IYAMW Purpose: This Association is committed to study, teach, disseminate and promote the art, science and philosophy of Yoga according to the teachings of B.K.S.lyengar. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
Highlights
October Board Election: Melissa Argilan, Tony Hirsch, George Rahme.
Melissa Argilan transitioning in for Lorene Meyer Treasurer Treasurer@IYAMW.com
Dawn Baurichter President transitioning out.
IYNAUS Regional Representative Jennie Williford (term ends September 2024)
President Contact@IYAMW.org
Committee Chairs:
Retreat Task Force: Kristen Kepnick & Amy Runnels
Fundraising: Patrina Dobish
Membership: George Rahme
Scholarship & Grants:
We honor and thank our departing Board Members: Erin Shawgo, Carol Nichols, Lorene Meyer & Jan Nelson
2023 Scholarship & Grants
Sankalpa Convention (San Diego, CA) $6521.47
Aaron Fleming, George Rhame, Tony Hirsch, Emily Sanders, Tina Wang, Nick Marakas, Hannah Griffith
Sunny Wilson LB Weekend Intensive $420
IYDC Grant - Kids Class $1500
Membership
February held a member meeting to educate on the survey outcomes. Approximately 50 members attended.
Teachers Business Resource: BeYogi (CIYT insurance) offers business development and education at a discounted price.
Event promotion IYAMW Events Page. Please include a pic to post on the website.
Event Promotion on IYNAUS Login to your member portal and click workshop promotion tab.
IYNAUS The Light Digital Magazine open to the public and wants written content. Contact Dan Shuman or William McKee if you want to contribute.
Fundraising
Transforming Lives Through Generosity – 3-part series kicked off with 2-hour workshop with Hong Gwi-Seok in October
David Wray IYAMW Social Media Promotion began assisting in October. Huge and HeartFelt Thank you!
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