Help me become a certified yoga teacher!

Hi, my name is Briana, Bri for short, and I am a 34-year-old mother of two young children, who are my world and my motivation. I have persevered through several traumas and losses throughout my life. I have been living with fear and pain for years, but I have also found hope and healing through yoga.

Yoga has been my salvation and my passion. Yoga has helped me cope with my emotions, my stress, and my PTSD. Yoga has also helped me reconnect with myself, my body, and my spirit. Yoga has taught me to breathe, to be present, to be grateful, and to be compassionate.

My dream is to become a certified yoga teacher and to share the gift of yoga with others who are suffering from similar challenges as me. I want to inspire, empower, and support them to heal, to grow, and to transform their lives. I want to create a safe and inclusive space for them to practice yoga and to feel accepted, valued, and loved.

That is why I applied for the Conscious Exchange Scholarship Program with the School Yoga Institute, https://schoolyogainstitute.com/conscious-exchange-scholarships/ a program that offers a holistic and experiential approach to yoga teacher training, integrating the ancient wisdom of yoga with modern science and social justice.

I was thrilled and grateful to learn that I was selected for the scholarship, which covers half of the tuition for the 200-hour yoga teacher training half virtual program and in person for 10 days in Mexico

However, the scholarship does not cover the remaining half of the tuition, nor the room and board, flights, or training materials. I need your help to make this dream come true. I have no income and no savings at the moment. I want to start a new life for me and my children, one that is full of peace instead of anger and aggression.

I am currently enrolled in college full-time, and I have also been looking for a job, but it has been hard to find one that is compatible with my situation and flexible with my children’s schedules due to them both being under the age of 3. I feel like yoga as a career would allow me that flexibility as well as a way to help them nurture and grow in a positive environment.

Here is a breakdown of the costs that I need to cover:

- The remaining balance for the tuition is $3000, which includes room and 3 meals a day, which must at least have a deposit of $300 by or before November 29th, 2023.

- The round-trip flights cost just under $700, based on the current prices from Orlando to Mexico City and then to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. I found the cheapest option on Expedia through Skyscanner.

- The training materials cost around $300, which include the required books, basic yoga equipment (blocks, bands, ect.), and a yoga mat.

- The round-trip transportation from the airport to and from the school costs around $350, based on the shuttle service offered by the resort.

- The remaining funds will be divided for extras such as fees, taxes, traveler's health insurance, luggage, food, accommodations not included for arrival and departing day, as well as any potential unforeseen expenses (such as a missed layover that was out of the airline's control.)

The total amount that I need to raise is $4500. I know this is a lot of money, but I am asking anyone who can spare anything to help me reach my goal. I would be forever grateful for your generosity and kindness. Here's to a more peaceful planet.

Please take a look at what I'm trying to be a part of. https://schoolyogainstitute.com/trauma-informed-yoga-teacher-training/hybrid-ytt/mexico/

This is not just a donation, but an investment in my future and the future of others. By helping me become a yoga teacher, you are also helping me to help others who are in need of healing, empowerment, and transformation. You are also helping me to create a better life for me and my children, who deserve to live in a safe and happy environment.

You are also helping me to fulfill my purpose and my passion, which is to share the gift of yoga with the world. You are also helping me to join a community of like-minded and compassionate people, who are working to make a positive difference in the world. You are also helping me to grow, to learn, and to heal as a person, a mother, and a yogi.

I know that times are tough for everyone and that there are many worthy causes to support. But I hope that you will consider supporting me and my dream and that you will see the value and the impact of your donation. No amount is too small or too big, every dollar counts, and every dollar matters. I appreciate every single donation and every single donor. I will keep you updated on my progress and my journey, and I will thank you personally and publicly.

Please help me make this dream come true. Please help me become a certified yoga teacher. Please help me change my life and the lives of others. Please donate to my GOFUNDME campaign and share it with your friends and family.

Thank you so much for your support and your love.

Namaste.

Bri