Ethical Principles of International Yoga Experts (IYEC Network)

Ethical Principles of International Yoga Experts (IYEC Network)

The International Yoga Expert Community (IYEC) upholds the ethical and professional standards of the International Yoga Federation (IYF).
Every registered expert carries the mission of spreading IYF yoga teachings, fostering awareness, and serving humanity with responsibility, integrity, and compassion.

Commitment to Ethics and Conduct
An IYEC expert embodies honesty, non-violence (ahimsa), humility, and a service-oriented mindset. They represent yoga not only through technique but through personal example—practicing compassion, inclusivity, and respect toward all students, regardless of their background, beliefs, or abilities.

Teaching Responsibilities
An IYEC expert teaches with mindfulness, precision, and care. Each class aims to guide students toward self-awareness and personal transformation rather than focusing on performance or competition. The expert ensures the safety and physical-emotional well-being of participants, providing individual attention when needed and respecting personal boundaries.

Attitude Toward Students and Members
Students are not clients; they are practitioners on a path of growth. An expert listens, guides, and encourages without judgment or comparison. Toward fellow members, they maintain kindness, solidarity, and discretion, fostering a spirit of cooperation rather than rivalry within the IYF community.

Building New Membership and Awareness
Experts promote the authentic values of IYF and invite new participants through example, communication, and local engagement. They never use coercion, personal gain, or misleading promises to attract members. The best way to inspire new membership is to live yoga — to let peace, awareness, and transformation naturally radiate through one’s teaching and lifestyle.

Relationship with Other Experts
IYEC experts are global collaborators who are encouraged to exchange experiences, co-lead workshops, and support each other’s initiatives. Mutual respect and knowledge sharing strengthen the IYF’s international harmony and credibility.

Responsibilities Toward IYF
Each expert acts as a representative of the International Yoga Federation’s mission and vision. They are encouraged to contribute to IYF programs, reports, festivals, championships, global yoga calls in the UN International Days, and awareness campaigns. Participation in global events—such as the World Yoga Championship, Yoga & Awareness Festival, or UN-aligned activities — strengthens both personal visibility and the collective impact of yoga worldwide. Experts are also expected to provide updates on their teaching activities and maintain the transparency of the IYF network.

Responsibility Toward Yoga Itself
Yoga is a discipline, not a commercial product. An IYEC expert upholds the foundational principles of yoga, teaching it as a path to awareness, balance, and liberation. They avoid using yoga for political, ideological, or exploitative purposes and remain committed to its essence—the unity of body, mind, and spirit.

Global Cooperation and Social Impact
Every expert contributes to a broader vision: peace, awareness, and transformation across nations. Through social projects, educational collaborations, and local initiatives, these experts help promote yoga as a path toward harmony and global well-being.

Promotion and Participation in IYF Events
Promoting IYF activities is an ethical responsibility for every expert. By sharing and participating in global events, they help unify voices of awareness and strengthen international recognition of yoga as a tool for peace and unity. Participation also reinforces credibility — showing students and institutions that they are part of a vibrant, active global federation.