"1. Provide support for emerging and existing Iyengar yoga associations, institutes, and groups worldwide".
"2. Maintain an international database of member associations's policies and procedures, certified teachers, and teacher trainers".
"3. Maintain an international database of archival materials relating to B.K.S. Iyengar, his family, and teachings".
"4. Provide guidelines and standards for teacher training and certification to foster a consistent process".
"5. Provide a forum for unresolved grievances".
"6. Protect the use of the Iyengar name".