Yoga Shanti Diversity Scholarship

About This Scholarship

Yoga Shanti is committed to making yoga teacher training more accessible and inclusive. This scholarship provides partial tuition assistance (up to a maximum grant of $1,000) for applicants whose lived experiences, backgrounds, or identities have contributed to their being historically or meaningfully underrepresented within yoga or wellness communities, and whose perspectives will help foster a more inclusive teacher training community.

Scholarships are awarded holistically based on the applicant pool for each training and the goals of the scholarship program. Financial need may be considered but is not the primary basis for an award. Scholarship decisions are made at the sole discretion of Yoga Shanti, and meeting the general eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.

Important Information

• Scholarships are partial tuition awards.
• Recipients must submit their enrollment deposit within one week of accepting the award to confirm their place in the training.
• Tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable if a recipient withdraws or does not commence the program, in accordance with Yoga Shanti’s tuition policies.
• A new scholarship application is required for each teacher training.

Application Requirements

1. Take Two Yoga Shanti Online Classes.
   Before applying, you must take two online Yoga Shanti classes:
   • One class with Colleen Saidman and/or Rodney Yee
   • One additional Zoom class with any Yoga Shanti teacher
   For each class, include:
   •The class date, time, and teacher
   • A short response (200 characters max.) describing the focus of the class and how it made you feel
   A 7-day unlimited online pass to complete the prerequisite class requirements can be added to you account if you are new to Yoga Shanti online classes. Please contact training@yogashanti.com.
2. Reference: Submit one written reference (1,500 characters max.) from someone who has known you for at least 3 years and can speak to your character and interest in teacher training. Please include their contact information.
3. Gmail Address: You must use a Gmail address (or Google account email) to complete the application.
4. Submit Your Application: Complete the application form. After submitting, please email training@yogashanti.com to confirm your submission.

Need an Exception? If you are unable to meet one or more of the application requirements due to exceptional circumstances, you may email training@yogashanti.com with a brief explanation. Exceptions are considered on a case-by-case basis and are granted at Yoga Shanti’s sole discretion.

Applications & Deadlines

Applications will be accepted for teh upcoming 300HR Advanced Training (Fall 2026) while space remains available through October 10, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their status within 7 days of applying.