Safer Yoga. org
Safer Yoga is a non-profit in formation. developing tools, support routes, and ethical standards to prevent abuse of power in yoga spaces.
Education
What can abuse in Yoga and Wellness spaces look like. Checklists and Education on common mechanisms.
Support Routes
A first layer of support for people who have been affected, and easier access to therapy and legal counsel. Library and badge for supporting teachers and studios.
Reporting
Connecting victims of the same abuser to make joint action easier, and anonymous reporting of noticed patterns.
The Industries dark side
The yoga industry is largely unregulated, predominantly female, and has a documented pattern of abuse across traditions and decades. SaferYoga exists to close the infrastructure gap
72–80% practitioners are women
$100B+ Global Industry
0 central safety mechanisms
Regular scandals, no answers
Who is this for
Students & Practitioners: Resources to recognise unhealthy dynamics early, and a support route if you need it.
Teachers & Studios: Practical tools to build a higher-standard space. A Goodwill Badge to signal your commitment to students publicly.
Experts & Researchers: A platform to make your work on power dynamics, trauma, and high-control groups accessible to the communities that need it.
