Small World Yoga's TEJAS Equity Scholarship

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This is an application for a full scholarship for Small World Yoga's 200 hour yoga teacher training through its training school, Baptiste Power Yoga Nashville. The purpose of this yoga teacher training equity scholarship is to empower our black students to become leaders in their community—in our community—in order to bridge the gap of inequality in racial representation. This scholarship is open to passionate, dedicated yoga students with a desire to teach yoga who are age 18+ and self-identify as Black, African-American or descendant of the African Diaspora.

Please limit all responses below to 150 words or less per question. Thank you!

Applicant's full name *

Applicant's e-mail address *

Applicant's phone number *

The following line items are the applicant eligibility criteria. Please check all boxes below that apply. *

I self-identify as BIPOC: Black, Indigenous or Person of Color.

I am 18 years of age or older

I have completed the 200-hour application (or intend to immediately)

This is my first time enrolling in a 200-hour yoga training program

I am a resident of the Metro/Greater Nashville area (Davidson Co, Williamson Co, Rutherford Co, Wilson Co, Sumner Co)

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In your own words, what does yoga mean to you? *

Who or what inspires you to want to teach yoga? *

How long have you been practicing yoga? Where do you practice yoga (studios, community spaces, at home)? What type/ style of yoga do you enjoy practicing (vinyasa, hot-26, power, yin, restorative, etc)? *

What would be your ideal teaching situation? Where do you want to teach & who do you want to be able reach as a yoga teacher? *

Please read SWY's mission, vision and values to better answer the question below

https://www.smallworldyoga.org/about-us/our-mission/

What resonates with you about SWY’s mission, vision & values, and why? *

How did you find out about this scholarship? *

Scholarship Timeline

December 3, 2021 - Scholarship Application Deadline
December 6-10, 2021 - Phase 1 application evaluations
December 13-17, 2021- Phase 2 applicant interviews
December 20, 2021 - Scholarship awarded
January 15, 2022 - Training starts

I acknowledge and agree to the scholarship timeline listed above. *

Yes, I have read and understand

No, I have concerns or questions about the timeline

Scholarship recipient requirements/ expectations:

Attend 1 mentor meeting following the training (to be scheduled one-on-one with someone from SWY leadership).

Attend all training dates (7 weekends) listed below and on SWY's website:
January 15–16
January 22–23
January 29–30
February 5–6
February 12–13
February 19–20
February 26–27

I acknowledge and agree to the scholarship recipient expectations listed above. *

Yes, I agee

No, I have concerns or questions

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