International Yoga College

Vision

The International Yoga College (IYC) embraces principles of unity, truth and wisdom from all traditions and lineages of yoga. Around the world, the college is regarded as offering the highest quality teacher training and curriculum available. IYC teachings are inspired by the timeless wisdom of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.

Mission

The purpose of IYC is to:
• provide exceptional advanced educational programs for yoga teachers, and students desiring to deepen their practice;

• encourage students to master yoga practices, through asana, pranayama, and meditation, as well as the in-depth study of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and other ancient texts;

• preserve and share the ancient teachings of yoga for future generations;

• create evolving teachings, designed to facilitate personal and community transformation, offered by a community of Master Teachers;

• focus on the universality of yoga.

Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

The Yoga Sutras are compiled from teachings passed on from Guru to Disciple in the ancient oral tradition of India. Su - means to thread or sew together, Tra - in order to transcend. The sutras thread together the pearls of ancient wisdom creating a necklace, rosary or mala where the first bead is also the last. The Yoga Sutras are a practice and a way of life...a study of ourselves, the deepest psychology that addresses the symptoms as well as the roots and origins of life's conflicts.

They are considered scientific in their systematic approach to realizing our oneness with all of creation...with ourselves, humanity, God and the universe.

Rama Jyoti Vernon