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