Bursary Program

If you feel called to this path but are facing barriers in becoming certified, we want to hear from you.


To submit, click here.


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Application Criteria

Our goal is to create more opportunities for those facing barriers in becoming certified yoga teachers, and who wish to be a part of creating safer, more diverse, inclusive and accessible yoga communities.

This bursary will cover up to 50% of the tuition for all Teacher Training’s. Travel, accommodations and food are not included.


Who Should Apply?

Any individual who:

  • Self identifies as BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+ and/or person with a disability and intends to use their gifts and experience to make the community a more accessible, safe and inclusive place for everyone.
  • Is engaged with their community through social activism, volunteerism, or environmentalism.
  • Is actively self-employed or employed by a not-for-profit organization, or charitable organization.
  • Believes their work contributes to positive change and an elevated awareness in their community and is willing to share their story with us.


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Guidelines

To apply, we invite you to submit a one-page typed essay or 5-minute video with the following:

  • Your story
  • The role that yoga plays in your life
  • How being a recipient of a bursary would impact you
  • Your inspiration behind becoming certified
  • Your plans on how you’ll share yoga with your community
  • How you plan on incorporating your learnings into daily life post-training


Kindly also include 2 letters of reference:

  • One personal
  • One professional