Business Details
21 Years
experience
Yoga for All: Breaking Barriers Since 2005
Founded in 2005, we are a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to making yoga accessible to individuals facing significant life challenges. Our mission focuses on supporting certified yoga teachers and therapists who serve marginalized communities, including those affected by addiction, incarceration, poverty, and mental health issues. Through strategic programs like our Mat Grants and Yoga Service Grants, we provide essential resources to expand yoga's therapeutic benefits.With over 18 years of experience, we've distributed nearly 40,000 mats nationwide while maintaining rigorous standards of transparency and accountability. Our work emphasizes equity, community impact, and measurable outcomes, ensuring yoga remains a transformative tool for healing and personal growth.
Services
Mat Grants
Yoga Service Grants
Seva Awards
Video Library
Community Programs
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We've distributed 40,000+ yoga mats since 2005
- Specialize in serving marginalized communities with systemic needs
- Offer targeted programs for addiction recovery and mental health
- Maintain strict transparency with Federal Tax ID #20-8666751
- Provide both material resources and financial grants to instructors
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
Services
Mat Grants
Our Mat Grants Program provides certified yoga teachers with free mats to support outreach projects. We prioritize initiatives serving marginalized communities facing addiction, incarceration, poverty, and mental health challenges. Since 2015, we've distributed nearly 40,000 mats across the United States.
Yoga Service Grants
We offer financial support to yoga service projects through our competitive grant program. These funds help establish and expand yoga programs for underserved populations including veterans, prisoners, and individuals recovering from trauma. Grants support both new initiatives and established organizations.
Seva Awards
Our Seva Awards honor exceptional contributions to yoga service. This program recognizes instructors and organizations making significant impacts in their communities through innovative yoga outreach programs. Awards include both monetary support and professional recognition.
Video Library
We maintain a comprehensive video library featuring expert-led yoga therapy sessions and educational content. This free resource includes interviews with leading yoga practitioners and instructional materials for both instructors and students seeking therapeutic applications.
Community Programs
Our community programs support local yoga projects addressing specific needs like addiction recovery, eating disorder support, and trauma-informed practices. We provide resources and networking opportunities for instructors developing specialized community-based yoga programs.
Questions
Who qualifies for your Mat Grants program?
Certified yoga teachers and therapists working with underserved populations including prisoners, veterans, addiction recovery centers, and mental health facilities.
How can I apply for a yoga service grant?
Applications are available on our website for certified instructors seeking funding for yoga outreach projects serving marginalized communities.
Do you serve international locations?
Currently we focus on the United States and Canada through our Mat Grants program.
What types of yoga programs do you support?
We support trauma-informed yoga, addiction recovery programs, veteran services, and initiatives addressing systemic inequities in healthcare access.
How can I donate to your cause?
Donations can be made through our website or by mailing contributions to our Boulder, CO address.
Are your services free for recipients?
Yes, we provide mats and program support at no cost to qualified instructors serving underserved populations.
