Ashtanga (Mysore) Scholarship Program
Yoga Tuition Assistance
Yoga Haven offers fully funded scholarship to individuals in recovery, people experiencing economic challenges and/or survivors of violence and trauma through our Ashtanga scholarship program. We have partnered with Mysore Yoga Las Vegas to broaden access to the life-changing practice of yoga.
Full scholarships are awarded to students who are able to commit to the yoga program, have expressed a need for financial support and/or who have lived experience with the above-mentioned challenges.
Scholarships will be awarded in increments of 3 months, with a minimum 6-month commitment.
Scholarship Requirements*
- Commit to practicing at least 5 days a week
- Attend Friday Class at 7:30 am, stay for the chanting and yoga sutras discussion
- Have reliable transportation to and from the yoga studio
*Alternative scheduling commitments will be considered.
Available Beginner Course
Attend the Ashtanga Yoga Course on weekends for the month of July 2023.
You will learn the history & philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga. You will understand the vital key points that make up this practice and be guided step by step through movement with breath. You will come out with a Yoga practice tailored to you that you can practice on your own and in any Mysore room.
This is perfect for complete beginners or someone who is wanting to learn this practice in the proper format outside of Led classes.
Step 1.
Complete Scholarship Application.
Step 2.
Pre-selection Process includes reading the book “Yamas & Niyamas” provided by Yoga Haven. This is essential to the scholarship program before starting and learning the physical and spiritual practice of yoga.
It is required to submit a one page essay based on the book. Essay questions will be provided by Yoga Haven.
Step 3.
Upon acceptance into the program, you will receive a yoga mat, journal, and attend a scholarship orientation.
Program Overview & Partnership
By leaning into a common vision and working together towards a shared goal, people who find community in yoga can experience a positive impact on their overall well-being.
Yoga Haven
We are a grass roots organization with limited funding. We ask that the scholar communicates with us should there be a change in commitment in the program, so scholarship funds can be allocated to other applicants. *We have the right to rescind scholarship if commitments are not met.
The Scholarship Program will have access to classes 7 days a week. You may choose to practice anytime starting from 6am – 9am Monday to Thursday; Saturday and Sunday 8:30am – 10:30am. Friday Led Class begins at 7:30am, followed by chanting and yoga sutras discussion, which is required.
Mysore Yoga Las Vegas
Mysore and Ayurveda Las Vegas is home to the teachings and practices of Ashtanga yoga and Ayurvedic Medicine. Yoga and Ayurveda are two intertwined systems that have been practiced together for thousands of years to promote ultimate healing. Ayurveda is the science of Self healing. Yoga is the science of Self realization. Ultimately, the highest form of healing is Self realization.
They offer daily Mysore, Led classes, Ayurvedic consultations and Ayurvedic treatments.