Yoga service teachers seek to help people in underserved communities change their own lives through yoga and mindfulness practices. Yoga service instructors must first educate themselves about the complexities and needs of each community and be willing to adapt their style and the teachings in order to suit its specific needs. It is critical that instructors approach the situation as one that’s mutually beneficial to two equal parties, rather than coming in as someone charged with “fixing” a problem. In the article linked below, Jasmine Chehrazi, founder of Yoga District and Yoga Activist, explores these and other best practices for yoga service teachers.

Teaching Yoga in Service Settings: Best Practices and Common Mistakes by Jasmine Chehrazi