About Yoga for the People |
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Yoga for the People is a grassroots, volunteer-run organization that relies on the support of the yoga community to match volunteer instructors with nonprofits who help unserved, underserved or at-risk people and to provide community-based donation only classes. In addition, YFP provides support and education for yoga teachers choosing the path of yoga in service to those in need.
Mission:
To create yoga programs for people of all ages, cultures, and physical and financial abilities, while also building a network of service opportunities and support for yoga teachers.
Vision:
Yoga for the People is is a movement fostering wellness for all communities. Through
quality and accessible yoga programming and training, we hope people will take charge of their bodies, minds, feelings, choices and communities. We create opportunities for yoga teachers, organizations and communities to foster relationships that promote wellness. We do this by offering yoga in safe, supportive environments. We are also a community resource that offers yoga teachers and organizations yoga education.
Values:
Access: We believe that practicing yoga enhances your health and well being and that all people should have exposure to this benefit.
Commitment: We provide high-quality, relevant trainings to yoga teachers to prepare them to be knowledgeable, reliable volunteers at our nonprofit partner sites.
Service: We believe that seva, or selfless service, is an integral component of a vibrant yoga practice.
Mission:
To create yoga programs for people of all ages, cultures, and physical and financial abilities, while also building a network of service opportunities and support for yoga teachers.
Vision:
Yoga for the People is is a movement fostering wellness for all communities. Through
quality and accessible yoga programming and training, we hope people will take charge of their bodies, minds, feelings, choices and communities. We create opportunities for yoga teachers, organizations and communities to foster relationships that promote wellness. We do this by offering yoga in safe, supportive environments. We are also a community resource that offers yoga teachers and organizations yoga education.
Values:
Access: We believe that practicing yoga enhances your health and well being and that all people should have exposure to this benefit.
Commitment: We provide high-quality, relevant trainings to yoga teachers to prepare them to be knowledgeable, reliable volunteers at our nonprofit partner sites.
Service: We believe that seva, or selfless service, is an integral component of a vibrant yoga practice.