At Yoga Alliance, transparency and accountability are key to strengthening trust and impact.
Here, you’ll find the latest updates on how we’re working to support yoga professionals and expand access to yoga.
Leading the Future of Yoga
As the world’s largest nonprofit yoga association, Yoga Alliance sets the standard for quality, integrity, and accessibility in yoga education and practice. Our 2024-2030 Strategic Plan outlines a bold vision for the future, prioritizing equity and community-led solutions.
We’re expanding yoga’s reach by addressing systemic barriers and ensuring the profession evolves to meet the needs of today’s teachers and students.
Our strategy is built on three core commitments
Uplift the Transformative Power of Yoga
We advocate for the depth and breadth of yoga beyond asana practice, ensuring that yoga’s wisdom is recognized as a vital tool for holistic well-being.
Surface and Reduce Barriers to the Practice
We invest in access, equity, and inclusion to make yoga safer and more representative of diverse communities.
Build, Engage, and Support Community
We are reimagining Yoga Alliance membership and expanding new pathways for recognition, professional development, and connection for yoga teachers and trainers.
We hope you’ll join us in shaping the future of yoga. Read the full strategic plan.
Commitment to Ethical Leadership & Member Standards
All Yoga Alliance members are expected to follow clear ethical and professional standards. We continuously review and update these policies to align with evolving best practices.
Explore Our Policies
Ethical Commitment & Accountability
All members must uphold the Ethical Commitment, ensuring a shared dedication to safe and responsible yoga teaching. If you have concerns about a potential policy violation, you can file a claim.
For any policy-related questions, visit our Policy FAQs in the Help Center.
Financials
Investing in the Future of Yoga
Yoga Alliance and the Yoga Alliance Foundation are committed to financial transparency and impact-driven investment in expanding access to yoga and supporting yoga professionals.
Impact Investment Highlights (2018-2023)
- $1.5M+ invested in grants, sponsorships, and community giving.
- $896K dedicated to direct community support for yoga professionals.
- $328K invested in reducing barriers to access.
- $277K allocated to advocacy and research to position yoga as a tool for social change.
Learn more about our social impact work
Financial Reports & Forms
To ensure transparency, we provide audited financials and Form 990s for every fiscal year.
For additional details, visit GuideStar to view our complete Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance Foundation financial disclosures.
Take the Next Step
Yoga Alliance is committed to continuous growth, collaboration, and transparency.
Together, we can shape a future where yoga is accessible, inclusive, and recognized as a tool for collective well-being.