financial accessibility
It is my privilege and honor to have had access to the master teachers I have studied with and the teachings I have received. As a result I am compelled to share these teachings and make them accessible in many ways.
I am currently offering my yoga + ayurveda training, Sva Sadhana, via a sliding fee scale.
A sliding fee scale, sometimes called “indexed tuition” or “flexible tuition”, is a model that allows students and clients to pay an equitable amount relative to their income and other financial resources. This is a new way of looking at cost and affordability for many of us, so I’ll encourage you to take the time to read through this whole page as you decide what is accessible and aligns with your resources.
sva sadhana training sliding fee scale tuition:
$3390 the full, non-discounted price of the training
The full price is for those with access to financial security. How do we define that? Those of us who have steady income, personal savings, and can budget for our expenditures. While price is certainly a consideration in your spending, you are generally able to plan and save for your needs and wants. This price covers all fixed costs that we incur to run the training as well as fully paying the teaching faculty.
$3390 paid-in-full due August 15.
Or 3 payment plan + administrative fee. $300 Deposit + 3 payments of $1060 (Aug 15, Nov 30, Feb 28)
Unlimited spots available at this tier.
$2590 the middle price
The middle price is for those of us who are able to meet our basic needs but have little discretionary income. Paying for this program may qualify as a sacrifice for you, but it would not create hardship. At this tier you need to make strategic decisions regarding what you will and won’t spend your resources on.
$2590 paid-in-full due August 15.
Or 3 payment plan + administrative fee. $300 Deposit + 3 payments of $795 (Aug 15, Nov 30, Feb 28)
3 Spots available at this tier for the cohort.
$1890 the minimum price
The minimum price is for those of us for whom paying full or middle price for this program is not feasible. You may have irregular work, be newly employed, be a recent graduate, or need to seek outside support and funding (loan, gift, crowd funding, etc) to attend Sva Sadhana. This is the minimum price we can charge to cover the fixed costs of running the program + a discounted teaching rate.
$1890 paid-in-full due August 15.
Or a monthly payment plan + administrative fee. $300 deposit + 9 payments of $195/month (Aug 15 - Apr 31)
3 Spots available at this tier for the cohort.
$3990+ the ‘Pay-It-Forward’ price
This supports the offering of a sliding scale. Essentially it's an opportunity to not only participate in Sva Sadhana, but also support your fellow community members who do not enjoy the same level of economic privilege.
If you have questions or need support in navigating this approach, please don’t hesitate to ask. Sometimes it’s helpful to have assistance navigating a new model. I’m learning with you. Thank you for the opportunity.
I am inspired and learning about flexible tuition from such resources as: