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.

Our bursary program will cover up to:

• 15% of the tuition for our 25 Hour Continuing Education Courses*
• 30% of the tuition for our 50 Hour Continuing Education Courses*
• 50% of the tuition for 200 Hour Teacher Training Modules*

*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