• Individuals who are passionate about making yoga more accessible within their communities.

• Aspiring yoga teachers seeking a strong, foundational teacher training experience.

• Those who demonstrate financial need and for whom tuition would otherwise be a barrier.

• Individuals committed to serving underserved, underrepresented, or historically marginalized communities.

• Community leaders, caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, nonprofit workers, artists, and others who hope to integrate yoga into their work.

• Those who value equity, inclusion, and trauma-aware approaches to movement and mindfulness.

• Individuals who are committed to personal growth and lifelong learning, both on and off the mat.

• Applicants who intend to share the practice of yoga in ways that foster connection, healing, and belonging.

• People from all backgrounds and lived experiences who are aligned with Heartland Mindfulness Collective’s mission of expanding access to yoga and mindfulness.

• Partial tuition support toward Cityoga’s 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

• Access to Heartland Mindfulness Collective’s Prop Lending Library after successful completion of the training

• Ongoing connection with Heartland’s community of teachers, nonprofit partners, and service opportunities

• Scholarship applicants must first be accepted in to Cityoga’s 200 Yoga Teacher Training. If you have not filled out that separate application, you can do so here.

• Scholarship recipients must complete all registration requirements established by Cityoga.

Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of financial need, alignment with Heartland Mindfulness Collective’s mission, and the applicant’s vision for using these practices to increase access to healing within their community.

Our review process values authenticity, lived experience, community impact, and a demonstrated commitment to equity and collective well-being.

Recipients are expected to participate fully in the training with excellent attendance and an engaged commitment to the learning community. We understand that life brings unexpected challenges and are happy to offer reasonable accommodations whenever possible; however, excessive absences may result in the loss of scholarship funding and may prevent successful completion of the training.

Following the training, recipients are encouraged to carry these teachings into their communities in ways that feel sustainable and aligned with their capacity. We also invite scholarship recipients to remain connected with Heartland Mindfulness Collective through future collaborations, community programming, and opportunities to expand access to yoga and mindfulness practices.