Spring Has Sprung!
As we enjoy the cherry blossoms and sunshine, Board members have been busy bees behind the scenes.
In December 2025, we began a strategic planning process to shape the future of our Association, including the proposed Centre. This work builds on the strong foundation laid by the Stewardship Committee and reflects our commitment to thoughtful, responsible growth.
We’re excited to share a snapshot of our progress and our development of a Mission Statement, Values, and Strategic Goals.
Mission Statement
After soliciting input from multiple community members, the Board adopted the following Mission Statement:
“The BKS Iyengar Yoga Association promotes and supports the study of yoga to improve quality of life for all people, upholding the methods and teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar through education, mentorship, and community-building.”
Values
We identified the following values that will serve as principles to guide our decision making and actions:
- Inclusion
- Excellence
- Community
- Compassion
- Integrity
Strategic Goals
We identified the following Strategic Goals for our organization:
- Launch a PR strategy by June 2026
- Establish a clear Board and Committee structure by November 2026
- Present a 2027 budget at the 2026 AGM
- ‘Develop a fundraising plan by January 2027
- Approve an operating plan by June 2027
- Open an Iyengar Yoga Centre in Vancouver by 2028
Want to Get Involved?
We look forward to sharing as this work evolves—and we’d love your input. Our immediate work will focus on developing a PR strategy and developing an operating plan for an Iyengar Yoga Centre. To get involved, please email Iyengar Yoga Vancouver and let us know how you’d like to be involved!
When your body, mind and soul are healthy and harmonious, you will bring health and harmony to the world—not by withdrawing from the world, but by being a healthy, living organ of the body of humanity.
