Together, we’re scaling a national movement grounded in equity, service, and advocacy.
This is more than yoga. This is a revolution.
The YWCA’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. The organization works to achieve this mission through programs that advocate for racial justice, the empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls, and the health and safety of all people.
The Happy Warrior Teacher Training equips diverse cohorts of local leaders, educators, and community advocates with tools to:
The Happy Warrior® program trains diverse local leaders to become trauma-sensitive yoga teachers, fostering growth, healing, and inclusivity in our communities.
Beyond 200-hour certification, Happy Warriors develop leadership skills to advocate for marginalized communities — helping transform yoga from a luxury commodity to powerful social infrastructure.
Grounded in social justice, this program equips teachers to create a more inclusive and just world. Graduates take action, bringing yoga and leadership into new neighborhoods.
We have the collective strength to face the biggest challenges and work toward a more just and equitable society that benefits everyone.
We have the collective strength to face the biggest challenges and work toward a more just and equitable society that benefits everyone.
We are the oldest and largest multiracial women’s organization in the world. We have always been—and will always continue to be—leaders for racial justice and women’s empowerment.
We believe the only way to achieve equity is through public policy.
Happy Warrior® is the foundation of our strategy to build support and create real and lasting change.
Yoga In Our City is our community engagement programming. We provide equitable access to high-quality yoga and wellness education made possible by individual donors and corporate partners.
Led by YWCA’s Happy Warrior® teachers, our programming focuses on themes of gratitude, mindfulness, and empathy to foster compassion and community connection.
We provide 600+ free yoga classes across 4 cities in public parks, libraries, recreation centers, and more. Our collaborative partnership model is a low-cost, high impact producing consistent community engagement and education.
With YWCA chapters across the country, the success of Happy Warrior® is being replicated in cities throughout the United States.
