SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS

FOR POC/BIPOC AND ECONOMICALLY-CHALLENGED INDIVIDUALS

The Sacred Movement Academy strives to share the teachings of Yoga & Ayurveda in inclusive, accessible and equitable ways. Offering both full and partial scholarships, each program offers different opportunities to become a Trauma-Informed Certified Teacher for POC & BIPOC individuals.

THIS IS AN APPLICATION PROCESS ONLY

APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP DOES NOT GUARANTEE ANY REDUCTIONS IN THE TUITION, YET IT IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL TO HAVE ACCESS TO YOGIC WISDOM.

FOR ALL APPLICANTS

We require a written 2-3 page essay on why you want to become trained in the Yogic system, and include what and how you plan to offer Yoga, Holistic Wellness and/or Mindfulness within your community, or on a larger scale. If applicable, please document what POC/BIPOC lineage you identify with within your essay.

Option 1- We are offering one 30% Off Scholarships with Proof of Income Reduction for POC / BIPOC.

THIS REQUIRES COMPARATIVE BANK STATEMENT STUBS WHICH SPECIFICALLY DOCUMENT CHANGES IN INCOME + 2-3 PAGE ESSAY.

(Option #1 applies to all training programs)

Option 2- We are offering one 50% Off Scholarship with Proof of Pause Income or Employer Termination Letter for POC / BIPOC individuals.

THIS REQUIRES A LETTER OF TERMINATION OR RELEASE FROM EMPLOYMENT, ALONG WITH COMPARATIVE BANK STATEMENT STUBS FROM BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER INCOME PAUSE OR TERMINATION. + 2-3 PAGE ESSAY.

(Option #2 applies ONLY to our NYC Training Programs)

Option 3- In the spirit of Satya - truthfulness - we are acknowledging the inequities in the systems that surround yoga and through which yoga is practiced. These inequities have led to the marginalization of many communities within the practice. In the spirit of ahimsa (non-violence), we acknowledge that these inequities have led to the exclusion and harm of many communities.

We believe our existence carries a purpose, and that dharma is to serve.

To serve you within the complexities of our times, we are offering one (1) FULL scholarship for our in-person program in New York City.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU RECEIVE YOUR SCHOLARSHIP

Upon accepting your scholarship, our online support team will contact you to complete your final enrollment process based on the option granted.

In the case of partial scholarships, payment plans are available in monthly installments.

Upon graduation, scholarship recipients automatically enter our apprenticeship program in which they get to assist and learn from “the behind the scenes” process in three (3) events hosted by the Sacred Movement Academy. Events include but are not limited to Yoga classes, workshops, retreats and future training programs.

CURIOUS OF WHAT POC|BIPOC MEANS?

Now more than ever, it’s important to educate yourselves on this highly relevant civil rights topic. POC stands for “Person of Color” and BIPOC stands for “Black Indigenous Person of Color.” Both are recognized civil rights term that is broad-sweeping for many minority demographics and ethnicities.

We have implemented the POC/BIPOC scholarships for those considered minority individuals who want to become trained in Yoga, in effort to bridge barriers and divides, and also bring the craft into a diverse array of outlets and communities. We must recognize and be lucid to the fact that many spiritual arts retreats and trainings occur within a predominantly Caucasian-based environment, and we at The Sacred Movement School seek to dissolve this trend.

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Yoga is for every single human being, no matter what ethnicity, background or walk of life they originate from.

For others in financial need, we are quite flexible and do offer monthly payment plans.

To claim this opportunity send us an email by clicking below.