Supporting instructors bringing yoga and mindfulness directly into underserved communities.

These scholarships are for yoga and mindfulness instructors who are committed to creating free or low-cost offerings outside of traditional studio spaces—or in rare cases, in collaboration with our partner studio, Cityoga. These offerings may include recurring classes, workshops, special events, or new programming developed for populations historically excluded from wellness spaces.

Scholarship recipients also gain access to our Prop Lending Library, a growing community resource located directly across from Cityoga, to help eliminate material barriers and support embodied practice wherever it’s needed most.

  • What these scholarships offer

    • Full or partial financial support for program or project costs
    (Award amounts vary based on available funding) and livable compensation for instructors
    (We believe instructors deserve to be paid fairly for their time and labor. Financial support may be used to cover planning, facilitation, and direct teaching.)

    • Access to Heartland’s Prop Lending Library for use in your community offerings

    • Ongoing collaboration and visibility opportunities through Heartland’s platform

  • Who Should Apply

    We welcome applications from:

    • Certified yoga or mindfulness instructors developing offerings for underserved or excluded communities

    • Instructors collaborating with Cityoga to implement a recurring Heartland-affiliated class

    • Creatives and organizers with a plan for inclusive, community-based programming rooted in care, healing, and accessibility

  • How to Apply

    • Applications are open on a rolling basis, and we review them as they are received

    • Please apply at least 90 days before the start of your proposed offering to allow time for collaboration, planning, and support

    • Use the link below to submit your application when you’re ready

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