We want to share an important update with you regarding the future of the International Yoga Teachers Association (NZ) (IYTA). After much consideration, and with a deep sense of reflection, the Association is in the process of winding up.

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At the retrospective 2023-2024 AGM held on 22 March 2025, the following remit was presented and passed by 76% of voting members, with a quorum present:

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• 'The International Yoga Teachers Association (NZ) Inc. is wound up
    (according to Section 23 of the Rules (see Appendix 1)) as it is no
    longer able to govern the charity's operations or carry out its work.'

The National Executive are currently working through the wind-up process as per Section 23 of the Rules, as listed below. There will be opportunities for members to express their views either via their Branch Representatives or at the AGM on the 30 August 2025, plus the possibility of other Special Meetings during the winding up process.

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This decision was not made lightly, and we acknowledge the care and thought that members brought to this process. The National Executive is now carefully guiding the organisation through the formal wind-up, as outlined in our Rules.

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We value the voices of our members and want to ensure you continue to feel heard and involved. There will be opportunities to share your thoughts through your Branch Representatives, at the upcoming AGM on 30 August 2025, and possibly during other Special Meetings held throughout the process.

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As part of the wind-up, our Rules (Section 23) ensure that any remaining assets will be transferred to another New Zealand-based yoga organisation that shares our charitable purpose and values, so that the spirit of our work may continue in a new form.

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With gratitude for your ongoing support and the shared journey we’ve had together in yoga,

The IYTA NZ National Executive

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Section 23:

23. WINDING UP

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23.1 The Association may be voluntarily wound up in accordance with section 24 of the Incorporated Societies Act 1908.

23.2 If any property remains after the winding up or dissolution of the Association and the settlement of all the Association’s debts and liabilities and expenses of winding up, that property must be given or transferred to another New Zealand yoga related or based organisation that is charitable under New Zealand law and has purposes and objects similar to those of the Association. 

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