Enhancing Well-Being with Accessible Yoga
In-Person Yoga Throughout North Carolina and Online Worldwide
Our mission: contributing to community well-being with accessible yoga practices.
We have a vision of healthier individuals and communities through yoga practices. As an organization, we value:
Inclusivity – welcoming everyone as they are
We began and continue as a pathway for anyone to experience the benefits of breathing and gentle, mindful movement or stillness. The skilled and sensitive teaching and support team share a strong commitment to contributing accessible yoga practices to communities. We provide chair-based and mat classes, plus yoga props, at no fee to attendees to keep an open door for the new, curious, and experienced yogi.
Caring – providing leadership for the health of our community
Our team of professionals provides a proven practice for self-care. YCTY teachers travel to locations that feel welcoming for people, many of whom may have limited access to yoga classes. The students join together to learn techniques to improve their mobility, breathing, focus, and management of stress.
Resourcefulness – cultivating partnerships for greater impact
YCTY develops relationships with large and small businesses, individual donors, and host partners to create the amazing opportunity for anyone to attend class. Our funders and hosts believe in supporting free, accessible yoga for all and are active in enrolling their members. Some are BCBS of NC, Meals On Wheels of Wake County, ReCity Network in Durham. Together, we are mindfully managing and growing our existing classes with shared marketing and media messaging.
You Call This Yoga’s focus has always been about bringing yoga to people who may not usually have access to classes and the benefits of the practice. Since 2010, our educational nonprofit has been providing free classes in the public and other community settings. To achieve our vision of inclusive, accessible yoga, we have recruited passionate teachers, volunteers, and community partners to provide accessible yoga practices in the Wake, Durham, Guilford, Watauga and Mecklenburg Counties of North Carolina. Our online classes and YouTube channel provide worldwide access to the benefits of yoga.