EMBODIED FLOW SCHOLARSHIPS
Embodied Flow exists as a school to bring to all who practice yoga greater possibilities for movement and resource within our collective body. Our somatic approach to embodiment is an inclusive model open to all. Embodied Flow is invested in increasing representation in the wellness space by assisting those who practice yoga but often don’t see their identities represented by those who teach it. Recognizing that students of diversity have been marginalized within the yoga community, Embodied Flow would like to contribute to the representation of the widest spectrum of humanity within the path of yoga, regardless of race, gender orientation, or economics.
For these reasons, we have created a Scholarship Program for underrepresented individuals to offer an opportunity not just to become certified yoga teachers, but also to work toward the possibility of applying their knowledge to create inclusive and equitable spaces for yoga, service, and healing in their local communities.
SPECIFICALLY, WE SEEK TO SUPPORT APPLICANTS WHO EMBODY THESE KEY ELEMENTS:
DIVERSITY AND EQUITY
We provide an accelerated path to yoga teacher training for historically underrepresented minorities in the yoga space in order to create a more equitable and inclusive yoga culture.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
We support individuals with established local engagement and a vision to create new spaces to practice yoga in their communities.
WHO CAN APPLY
We support individuals whose financial and life circumstances mean they might otherwise never have the opportunity to complete yoga teacher training.
BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU MEET THESE CRITERIA:
BIPOC: While we wish we could provide scholarships to all deserving and underrepresented applicants, we preference applications if you belong to a non-white ethnicity.
Queer and Trans community: We wish to provide scholarships to those members of the LBGTQ+ community who wish to give back to their communities through the practice of yoga, somatics, and wellbeing.
Economic Need: We are pleased to accept applications from applicants facing economic hardship (e.g. reduced or unemployment, unpaid care for a loved one, single-parent responsibilities, etc).
Community Engagement: We specifically seek to fund applicants who plan to use their teacher training to create new spaces to practice yoga in their local community.
What can I do to increase my chances of receiving a scholarship?
You can increase your chances of receiving a scholarship by sharing a clear and impactful plan to use your training in your local community. In particular, we are interested in providing scholarships to applicants who want to:
Are interested in teaching in the style of Embodied Flow
Offers yoga or somatic practices to individuals who might not otherwise have the opportunity to practice
Explore ways to modify and adapt their teaching to better serve the people in their community
Invite new students to the yoga practice for the first time
Please consider making space for someone else to benefit from the scholarship if you:
Benefit from white privilege
Own the home you live in
Have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money
Travel for recreation
Have access to family money and resources in times of need
Work part-time or are unemployed by choice, including unemployment due to full-time school in a degree-earning program
Have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education (or gender and racial privilege, class background, etc.) Even if you are not currently exercising your earning power, we ask you to recognize this as a choice.
What’s next?
To apply for a scholarship:
Fill out the application for the training you want to join first
Then fill out the scholarship application below
Once we have received both, we will review and get back to you as soon as possible!