SYTA Membership Nominator and Seconder Form

The role of the SYTA membership nominator or seconder is to affirm/confirm that the SYTA Full Membership applicant is teaching according to the Satyananda system of yoga, as outlined on www.syta.org.au and that the applicant has read, accepts and agrees to abide by the SYTA Code of Ethics and the SYTA Code of Professional Practice. In the case of Associate Membership, the role of the nominator or seconder is to verify that they personally know the applicant and confirm that the applicant will support and abide by the declarations of Associate Membership.

In order to nominate or second another teacher for membership to SYTA, you must be full SYTA member who is currently teaching and is committed to upholding the high standards of teaching in the Satyananda system of yoga, as detailed in the SYTA Codes referred to above.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Initiation Name (if applicable)

Email*

example@example.com

Mobile phone number*

What is the full name of the person you are nominating?*

Include initiation name if applicable.

How long have you personally known the applicant?*

Respond with number of years/months.

Which SYTA membership is the applicant that you are nominating or seconding applying for?*

Full MembershipAssociate Membership

Have you seen the applicant teach a general yoga class?*

YesNo

If yes, did you have any concerns about the applicants class?*

YesNo

If yes, please outline your concerns here.

Are you able to verify if the applicant teaches in the standard Satyananda format of class, ie, asana, pranayama, meditation?*

YesNo

Would you recommend the applicant to teach a general class to your students in your absence?*

YesNo

Have you talked through the SYTA Code of Ethics with the applicant and can confirm that they agree to accept and abide by it?*

YesNo

If no, by what date will you be able to do this by?

Date

Have you talked through the SYTA Code of Professional Practice with the applicant and can confirm that they agree to accept and abide by it?*

YesNo

If no, by what date will you be able to do this by?

Date

Do you recommend the applicant be accepted as a member of SYTA?*

YesNo

Why do you recommend or not recommend the applicant?*

Any other relevant comments can be provided here.