Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusivity, and Social Justice
At Sol Seek Yoga, we stand with the movement for social justice, aiming to uplift the voices of marginalized communities and create a more equitable world for all. We believe yoga is a powerful tool for healing, resilience, and empowerment as we work together for a better future.
While we acknowledge that yoga has faced challenges with diversity and inclusion, we are dedicated to embodying the social justice work happening both within the yoga community and beyond. Below are the commitments we’ve adopted as part of the Community Yoga Project to ensure we remain accountable:
1• Svadhyaya (Self-Study)
As dedicated yoga practitioners and leaders, we recognize the importance of a holistic practice that includes Svadhyaya (self-study), one of the five niyamas. To be effective allies, we must engage in continuous internal reflection to understand our roles within oppressive systems.
We commit to an ongoing practice of Svadhyaya to process and reconstruct our relationships with these structures, aiming to minimize harm and effectively support community leaders in their advocacy work.
2• Inclusivity and Accessibility
The conversation about diversity and inclusion is vital across all industries, including yoga, which has often been dominated by a white, privileged demographic.
To address these issues, Sol Seek Yoga commits to:
Actively hiring diverse leadership and staff.
Representing diverse staff and clients in our photos and promotional materials.
Creating pricing models that make yoga accessible to a wide range of communities, including scholarships and sliding-scale memberships.
Welcoming and supporting ALL body types, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and valued in our studio.
Our goal is to increase access to the physical and mental benefits of yoga for those who experience chronic stress and health impacts from systemic inequities. This is an act of justice. Visit our accessible yoga page to learn more about our community offerings.
3• Taking Action
We recognize the significant work required within the yoga industry and beyond to create a more equitable community.
Sol Seek Yoga is committed to supporting local social justice organizations by:
Following their lead and aligning with their efforts to improve locally.
Making financial contributions and amplifying their events and initiatives.
We pledge to act as allies in the fight for a more equitable world and welcome accountability in this commitment.
4• CommUNITY Dialogue
Strong, supportive communities are essential for lasting change.
We are committed to participating in important and sometimes challenging conversations about race relations within our community. By engaging in these dialogues, we aim to build bridges and foster lasting relationships that drive the movement forward.
5• Honoring Yoga’s Roots
We acknowledge that modern yoga practice has evolved through the colonization and appropriation of the yogic tradition. This history has caused harm to the South Asian community, and we strive to honor this reality through our actions, not just words. We invite feedback on our ongoing efforts to respect and pay homage to the Indian culture from which yoga originated.