named programs · 7 · from sources
what they call their work
Daily Classes
Offers a variety of Hatha Yoga classes in-studio and livestream, with instructors guiding students to practice according to their body's needs.
Green Tara Project
An outreach program bringing yoga and meditation to those who cannot easily access a studio, serving veterans, end-of-life patients, nursing homes, prisons, assisted living communities, and local Native tribes.
Green Tara Volunteer Program
Engages volunteers to help sustain classes, outreach, and community support.
Kriya Yoga Teachings
Offers instruction in Kriya Yoga, a system of self-discipline, self-study, and meditative attunement, following the lineage of Sri Goswami Kriyananda and Paramhansa Yogananda.
Monthly Workshops
Hosts rotating and reoccurring workshops every month.
Retreats: Rest & Reconnect
Organizes retreats in Jaco, Costa Rica, or locally in St. David, AZ, offering yoga, meditation, and organic vegetarian meals.
Teacher Training Scholarships
Provides scholarships to ensure finances are not a barrier to deepening practice or learning to teach yoga.
activities · 6 clusters
what they do
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Yoga and Mind-Body Practice Instruction 6 activities
- Ensure accessibility through free and sliding-scale programmingOffers 20 free community classes monthly and additional sliding-scale options to increase access to yoga and meditation. Also provides free classes as part of broader community outreach.
- Host yoga workshopsOrganizes monthly workshops on various rotating and recurring topics related to yoga and meditation.
- Offer in-studio and livestream yoga and meditation classesProvides daily Hatha Yoga classes both in-studio and via livestream, with separate registration processes and Zoom link confirmations for virtual participants. Offers over 40 classes and workshops weekly to the Tucson community.
- Provide Hatha Yoga and meditation classesOffers daily Hatha Yoga classes, meditation, and Kriya Yoga teachings both in-studio and via livestream. These classes include free monthly options and over 40 classes and workshops weekly, with preregistration recommended.
- Provide Hatha Yoga and meditation classesOffers daily Hatha Yoga classes, meditation, and Kriya Yoga teachings both in-studio and via livestream. These classes include free monthly options and over 40 classes and workshops weekly, with preregistration recommended for classes and required for workshops.
- Provide Yoga and Meditation ClassesOffers daily Hatha Yoga classes, meditation, and Kriya Yoga teachings both in-studio and via livestream, with over 40 classes and workshops weekly. They also provide free and sliding-scale classes, including 20 free community classes each month, to ensure accessibility.
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Yoga and Meditation Outreach for Underserved Populations 4 activities
- Conduct Community Outreach through the Green Tara ProjectOperates the Green Tara Project, an outreach program that delivers yoga and meditation to underserved populations such as veterans, end-of-life patients, nursing homes, prisons, assisted living communities, and local Native tribes.
- Deliver community outreach through the Green Tara ProjectOperates the Green Tara Project, which brings yoga and meditation programs to underserved populations including veterans, end-of-life patients, nursing homes, prisons, assisted living communities, and local Native tribes.
- Provide outreach yoga and meditation programsOperates the Green Tara Project, an outreach program that delivers yoga and meditation to underserved populations including veterans, end-of-life patients, nursing homes, prisons, assisted living communities, and local Native tribes.
- Provide yoga and meditation outreach programsOperates the Green Tara Project, an outreach program that delivers yoga and meditation to underserved populations including veterans, end-of-life patients, nursing homes, prisons, assisted living communities, and local Native tribes.
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Yoga Teacher Training Certification 4 activities
- Conduct yoga teacher trainingRequires all instructors to complete a minimum of 200 hours of yoga teacher training and provides scholarships for these programs. The organization also has VA Certification, allowing veterans to use GI Bill benefits for training.
- Offer Yoga Teacher Training and ScholarshipsRequires all instructors to complete a minimum of 200 hours of yoga teacher training and provides scholarships for these programs. The organization also has VA Certification, allowing veterans to use GI Bill benefits for training.
- Provide yoga teacher training with financial supportRequires instructors to complete a minimum of 200 hours of training, offers scholarships for these programs, and holds VA Certification enabling veterans to use GI Bill benefits for participation.
- Set instructor training standardsRequires all instructors to complete a minimum of 200 hours of yoga teacher training to ensure quality instruction.
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Wellness & Personal Growth Retreats 4 activities
- Host workshops and yoga retreatsHosts monthly educational workshops on rotating topics and organizes annual yoga retreats in Jaco, Costa Rica and St. David, AZ, featuring yoga, meditation, and organic vegetarian meals.
- Organize Yoga RetreatsOrganizes yoga retreats in Jaco, Costa Rica and St. David, AZ, which include yoga, meditation, and organic vegetarian meals.
- Organize yoga and meditation retreatsOrganizes yoga retreats in Jaco, Costa Rica and St. David, AZ, which include yoga, meditation, and organic vegetarian meals.
- Organize yoga retreatsConducts yoga retreats in locations such as Jaco, Costa Rica, and St. David, AZ, which include yoga, meditation, and organic vegetarian meals.
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Comprehensive Environmental & Hygiene Safety Protocols 1 activity
- Maintain studio hygiene and safety protocolsUses HEPA medical-grade air filters that circulate and purify studio and bookstore air every 30–40 minutes, steam-cleans floors, sanitizes bathrooms regularly, provides hand sanitizer and mat-cleaning supplies, and limits hands-on cueing in classes unless permission is given.
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Targeted Scholarships for Specific Populations 1 activity
- Offer yoga teacher training scholarshipsProvides scholarships for individuals to participate in teacher training programs, with VA Certification allowing veterans to use GI Bill benefits for training.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$161K
Contributions & grants$35K22%
Program service revenue$125K78%
Investment income$40%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$171K
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$70K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$31K
Cash$30K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$28K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRISCILLA POTTER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $29K |
relationships · 5
who they work with
- MindBody Check-In app Partner — Utilizes the MindBody Check-In app for live schedules, workshop details, and account information.
- MindBody Online Partner — Uses MindBody Online for class preregistration and payment.
- Priscilla Potter (Swami Maha-tarananda) Partner — Priscilla Potter, also known as Swami Maha-tarananda, continues the work started by her Guru, Sri Goswami Kriyananda, and carries the Flame of the Lineage of Sri Babaji.
- Priscilla Potter, Swami Maha-tarananda Partner — Longtime director guiding The Yoga Connection since 1987.
- Temple of Kriya Yoga Partner — Sri Goswami Kriyananda, the Guru and Spiritual Preceptor of the Temple of Kriya Yoga, guided seekers on the spiritual path.