Yoga Alliance

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires millions of limited liability companies, corporations, limited partnerships and other entities formed or registered in the United States to submit detailed information about their beneficial owners and, for those formed on or after January 1, 2024, the individuals (company applicants) who participated in formation or registration to the federal Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an arm of the United States Department of the Treasury. To learn more about the CTA and how to submit a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI), click the following link: https://buff.ly/48qL9qn

Thanks to the support of the Illinois yoga community, Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker has signed SB 2872 into law. This new law, Public Act 103-0764, permits school districts to provide at least 20 minutes of “relaxation activities” – specifically including yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, walking, and others – to enhance the mental and physical health of students as part of the school day. This public act could potentially create numerous opportunities for yoga professionals in the Illinois educational system as school districts implement this legislation beginning January 2025. We are currently working alongside educators, yoga professionals and key stakeholders in Illinois to assess these opportunities. If you have any questions, further input, or information regarding yoga in schools or other issues, please share it with us at yaadvocacy@yogaalliance.org.

Guided by our 2024-2030 Strategic Plan, we’ve spent the last few months gathering expertise and knowledge to determine how Yoga Alliance can best support the needs of yoga, and those who practice and share it, including new membership options and a revised credentialing approach. Now, we are sharing these ideas with you and we want your feedback to shape the future of our credentials, resources, and services together. Click here to take the survey: https://buff.ly/47pGxjH

We are immensely grateful and humbled by the overwhelming interest to join Yoga Alliance's Boards of Directors. We are currently reviewing applications and will follow up with all candidates in mid-August. Up to eight new board members will be selected and announced in the first quarter of 2025. Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate or apply. Your belief and support in our mission make a huge difference in helping us realize our vision for a better, bolder, more compassionate world grounded in yoga.

Interested in joining Yoga Alliance's Boards of Directors? Join our info session on July 9 at 2 p.m. EST to learn what it means to serve on our boards, roles and responsibilities, details about the application process, and more. This event is open to everyone, so please feel free to share with anyone who might be interested. Click the link to register: https://buff.ly/3zto6uK

Today is International Day of Yoga and we recognize the social and cultural nuance of the founding of this day that sometimes stand in direct conflict with the very teachings of the practice. And, yet, International Day of Yoga gives us an opportunity to reaffirm our collective commitment to bettering the world through yoga -- together. In the spirit of kindness (one of our core values), this International Day of Yoga, we're stepping away from our mats, and stepping into service. Today our team will pause their usual tasks to embrace karma yoga (the path of action without attachment), dedicating their time and talents to causes close to their hearts including participating in @pointofpride's letter-writing campaign. Point of Pride provides financial aid and direct support to trans folks in need of health and wellness care. Since 2016, they have served thousands of people in all 50 states and around the world, distributing 22,000+ handwritten letters in that time to remind trans folks that they are seen, valued, and supported. 88% of recipients are trans young people under the age of 24 who often lack validation and support in their day-to-day lives. Learn more about their work at https://buff.ly/45C7AqQ Whether it's on International Day of Yoga, or in the days ahead, find time to be of service beyond your role as teacher. Remember, no action is ever too small. We believe the more people practice yoga, the better the world will be. #moreyogabetterworld #pridemonth #leadership

Yoga Alliance is currently seeking a diverse group of dedicated, passionate individuals to serve on its Boards of Directors. As a board member, you would play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Yoga Alliance, Yoga Alliance Foundation, and the broader yoga community. Whether you are a yoga advocate, mental health professional, a legal expert, or have experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion, we invite you to apply. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly. We also welcome nominations of candidates whose background and skillset align with the needs of both Yoga Alliance and the Yoga Alliance Foundation. Application closes July 31. Learn more at https://buff.ly/3VJR8Sq

You Belong Here. It's Pride Month here in the United States – a month-long celebration of the past, present, and future contributions of the LBTQIA+ community to society and cultures around the world. While there have been significant strides in LGBTQIA+ rights, awareness, and visibility, the journey towards equality continues. Together, we can create and embrace spaces where authenticity thrives – both on and off the mat. To celebrate, we're hosting a special community class on Wednesday, June 26. Stay tuned for more information, and we hope to see you there!

Thanks to the support of Yoga Alliance members in Illinois and the local yoga community, both chambers of the Illinois legislature have now passed SB 2872, a bill that would permit school districts to provide yoga instruction to enhance the mental and physical health of Illinois students. The bill will now be sent to the Governor for his expected signature signed into law. The passing of SB 2872 could potentially create numerous opportunities for yoga professionals in the Illinois educational system as school districts implement this legislation. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the passage of this bill. Together, we’re shaping a brighter future for Illinois youth and creating opportunities for yoga professionals in the broader yoga community. Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3vOA3wv

Meet Anisha Chirmule, E-RYT 200, RYT 500, YACEP. She loves sharing Hindu stories from her childhood in her yoga classes. What brought you to yoga? Through the practice of dance, I came to yoga and was instantly drawn to the combination of asana and pranayama. It created so much space within me and allowed me to engage with my world more fully. Feeling so grateful that I found it! #whatsyourand - Tell us your story! Share your inspirations, experiences, perspectives, dreams, and the titles that shape your life. I grew up reading Amar Chitra Katha as many Indian kids, learning all the mythology and stories of the gods and goddesses throughout history. I share my version of the stories in classes I teach as reminders that they were created as a vision of us, and we are all inherently divine. What is one thing you want everyone to know about you? In addition to yoga, I love to make quilts! Piecing things that never were once together to make something even more beautiful than before is very yogic for me! Learn more about Anisha at @anishachirmule #AAPI #yogaalliance #whatsyourand