Mission, Vision, and Values

The YTA’s vision is to create a community that taps into the power of yoga to change attitudes, lives, and ultimately the world.

To implement this vision, we:

• create programming that cultivates curiosity and expertise in many different traditions, modalities, and styles of Hatha yoga and related practices.
• foster an inclusive atmosphere that promotes diversity among presenters, teachers, participants, and students within the YTA and beyond.
• provide experiences that enhance and inspire individuals' yoga practices and/or their teaching.

Our core values include:

• Service: We enthusiastically volunteer our time, talent, and effort in order to provide top-quality instruction that stimulates interest in the philosophy of yoga and its practices.
• Learning: We embrace the concept of the beginner’s mind and encourage eternal curiosity on the path of personal development.
• Community: We acknowledge and celebrate our connections to one another on this shared journey.
• Mindfulness: We act with an awareness of and compassion for each individual’s personal journey, past, present, and future.
• Inclusiveness: We welcome all within the YTA and hope to be a catalyst for tolerance and acceptance in the world of yoga and beyond.