action items: how we are addressing systemic inequities

  • Community outreach
  • Fundraising for BIPOC scholarships
  • BIPOC scholarships for teacher trainees
  • Professional development for our teaching staff with an emphasis on race, racism, white supremacy, and cultural appropriation in the field of Yoga
  • Interactive workshops focused on justice and privilege
  • Engaging in ongoing conversations regarding studio policies and teaching practices with staff and teachers
  • Developing a Diversity Working Committee and an Accountability Process/Ethics Committee
  • Examining exclusionary language, images, and other messaging in our studios and on our promotional materials, website, and social media accounts
  • Partnering with organizations dedicated to human rights, all forms of justice, and reparations