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HOLY YOGA FOUNDATION

CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 274181769 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · holyyogafoundation.org
revenue
$142K
expenses
$159K
net assets
$-56K
employees
15
volunteers
5
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

HOLY YOGA IS AN EXPERIENTAL WORSHIP CREATED TO DEEPEN PEOPLES CONNECTION TO CHRIST. OUR SOLE PURPOSE IS TO FACILITATE A CHRIST HONORING EXPERIENCE THAT OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BELIEVERS AND NON-BELIEVERS ALIKE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Holy Yoga Foundation trains and certifies Christian yoga instructors through Christ-centered programs that integrate faith, wellness, and community. The organization equips individuals to lead spiritually focused yoga practices and build faith-based communities globally. Founded in 2018, it supports a network of over 5,000 instructors serving in more than 126 countries.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Holy Yoga Instructor Training
Offers 100, 200, and 300-hour Yoga Alliance–approved certification programs that integrate Christian faith with yoga practice, available online and in-person
Military Spouse Scholarship Program
Enables eligible military spouses to receive full or partial tuition coverage through MyCAA funding to become certified Holy Yoga instructors
Soul Care Programs
Provides spiritual development and wellness resources centered on Christian meditation, prayer, and biblical teaching
Take Up Your Mat Podcast
A podcast community discussing purpose, faith, and practice for Christian yoga instructors and practitioners
We Are Podcast
Offers guided meditations led by Holy Yoga instructors for daily spiritual reflection and connection with God
activities · 10 clusters

what they do

  • Yoga Teacher Certification Support & Community 9 activities
    • Global Instructor Database
      Maintains a global database of Holy Yoga certified Christian yoga instructors.
    • Holy Yoga Instructor Database
      Maintains a global database of Holy Yoga certified Christian yoga instructors.
    • Maintain instructor database and community resources
      Maintains a global database of Holy Yoga certified Christian yoga instructors and provides program information, enrollment support, and community engagement opportunities for individuals interested in Holy Yoga.
    • Post-Certification Instructor Support
      Provides post-certification support through the Holy Yoga Collective, offering opportunities to lead and teach, ongoing education, peer support, and business and ministry coaching, and maintains a global database of certified instructors.
    • Post-Certification Instructor Support
      Provides post-certification support through the Holy Yoga Collective, offering opportunities to lead and teach, ongoing education, peer support, and business and ministry coaching for certified instructors.
    • Post-Certification Instructor Support
      Provides post-certification support through the Holy Yoga Collective, including opportunities to lead and teach, ongoing education, peer support, and business and ministry coaching, and offers continuing education hours for instructors through book club sessions.
    • Program Information and Enrollment Support
      Provides program information and enrollment support for Holy Yoga programs, trainings, and community resources.
    • Provide post-certification instructor support
      Offers ongoing support to certified instructors through the Holy Yoga Collective, including opportunities to lead and teach, continuing education (including soul care CEHs), peer support, business and ministry coaching, and specialty program access.
    • Support student training and education
      Provides curriculum support and educational resources for individuals in Holy Yoga training programs and compiles student-recommended yoga gear to assist new students.
  • Yoga and Mind-Body Practice Instruction 4 activities
    • Deliver live and on-demand yoga classes
      Offers weekly live Holy Yoga classes streamed on Zoom every Monday at 8:00am CST and maintains an on-demand library of recorded classes through HYTV for personal practice and spiritual growth.
    • Online Holy Yoga Classes and Content
      Provides weekly live Holy Yoga classes streamed on Zoom and makes recordings available on demand through HYTV, an online yoga library, with a free 30-day trial offered.
    • Online Holy Yoga Classes and Content
      Provides weekly live Holy Yoga classes streamed on Zoom and makes recordings available on demand through HYTV, an online yoga library, with a free 30-day trial option.
    • Online Holy Yoga Classes and Content
      Provides weekly live Holy Yoga classes streamed on Zoom and makes recordings available on demand through HYTV, an online yoga library, with a free 30-day trial option.
  • Yoga Teacher Training Certification 4 activities
    • Holy Yoga Instructor Training Programs
      Offers 100, 200, and 300-hour Yoga Alliance-approved, 100% online, flexible, and mobile-friendly yoga instructor training programs, including Specialties programs, accessible globally and qualifying for full or partial MyCAA funding.
    • Holy Yoga Instructor Training Programs
      Offers 100, 200, and 300-hour Yoga Alliance-approved, online, flexible, and mobile-friendly yoga instructor training programs accessible globally, which may qualify for MyCAA funding.
    • Holy Yoga Instructor Training Programs
      Offers 100, 200, and 300-hour Yoga Alliance-approved, 100% online, flexible, and mobile-friendly yoga instructor training programs, accessible globally and qualifying for full or partial MyCAA funding.
    • Offer yoga instructor training programs
      Offers 100, 200, and 300-hour Yoga Alliance-approved training programs that are fully online, mobile-friendly, and accessible globally, including eligibility for full or partial MyCAA funding.
  • Religious Yoga and Wellness Podcasts 4 activities
    • Podcast Production
      Produces the 'Take Up Your Mat' podcast discussing purpose and practice in faith and yoga, and the 'We Are' podcast featuring guided meditations led by Holy Yoga instructors.
    • Podcast Production
      Produces the 'Take Up Your Mat' podcast discussing purpose and practice in faith and yoga, and the 'We Are' podcast featuring guided meditations led by Holy Yoga instructors.
    • Podcast Production
      Produces two podcasts: 'Take Up Your Mat' discussing purpose and practice in faith and yoga, and 'We Are' featuring guided meditations led by Holy Yoga instructors.
    • Produce faith-based podcasts
      Produces two podcasts: 'Take Up Your Mat,' which explores purpose and practice in faith and yoga, and 'We Are,' featuring guided meditations led by Holy Yoga instructors.
  • Authored Spiritual Practice Books 3 activities
    • Publication of Holy Yoga Book
      Published the Holy Yoga book.
    • Publication of Holy Yoga Book
      Published the Holy Yoga book.
    • Publication of Holy Yoga Book
      Published the Holy Yoga book.
  • One-on-One Spiritual Mentoring & Meditation Training 1 activity
    • Host monthly online spiritual gatherings
      Hosts monthly 75-minute online sessions that include yogic movement, breathwork, meditation, faith-based book discussions, and opportunities for reflection to deepen participants' relationship with the Lord; recordings are distributed within 48 hours.
  • Christian Ministerial Training & Ordination 1 activity
    • Scale global training impact
      Has trained over 5,000 people globally since its inception, supporting Christ-centered communities that reach over 1 million lives annually across 126 countries and six continents.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 1 activity
    • Specialty Programs
      Adds Specialty programs to its offerings, expanding its training curriculum beyond core programs.
  • Structured Bible Study & Spiritual Growth Programs 1 activity
    • Spiritual Reflection and Community Gatherings
      Provides monthly gatherings designed to help participants deepen their relationship with the Lord through reflection and community engagement.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Community Engagement and Fellowship Events
      Hosts biannual Coffee Hour and Mocktail Happy Hour events, monthly online sessions with yogic movement, breathwork, meditation, and faith-based book discussions, and monthly gatherings to deepen participants' relationship with the Lord.
    • Community Engagement and Fellowship Events
      Hosts biannual Coffee Hour and Mocktail Happy Hour events for community fellowship and connection, and provides resources and community engagement opportunities for individuals interested in Holy Yoga.
    • Community Engagement and Fellowship Events
      Hosts biannual Coffee Hour and Mocktail Happy Hour events for community fellowship and connection, and provides resources and community engagement opportunities for individuals interested in Holy Yoga.
    • Faith-Based Book Club
      Hosts monthly 75-minute online sessions featuring yogic movement, breathwork, meditation, and faith-based book discussions, with recordings distributed to members, and offers continuing education hours for Holy Yoga instructors.
    • Faith-Based Book Club
      Hosts monthly 75-minute online sessions featuring yogic movement, breathwork, meditation, and faith-based book discussions, with recordings distributed to members, and offers soul care-related continuing education hours for Holy Yoga instructors.
    • Host community fellowship events
      Hosts biannual Coffee Hour and Mocktail Happy Hour events to foster community fellowship and connection among participants.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$142K
Contributions & grants$114K80%
Program service revenue$22K16%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$159K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$91K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash$8K
Investments$0
Liabilities$64K
Net assets$-56K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LEA BENSON CEO 20 $28K
board members · 5
  • BROOKE BOON — PRESIDENT
  • CYNTHIA RICH — DIRECTOR THRU 11/2020
  • IZABEL OLSON — DIRECTOR
  • ROBIN ORSCHEIN — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE HARRISON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Amazon Partner — Holy Yoga participates in the Amazon Associate program, earning from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links.
  • Department of Defense Government — Partner in administering the MyCAA Scholarship program that funds Holy Yoga training for eligible military spouses.
  • Facebook Partner — Hosts a private Holy Yoga TV community on Facebook for trial participants.
  • Facebook Partner — Platform used for community engagement and outreach.
  • HY Facebook Group Partner — Dedicated online space for Holy Yoga community members to connect, share insights, and continue discussions between meetings.
  • Instagram Partner — Platform used for community engagement and outreach.
  • Kristin Partner — Director of Creative & Community Engagement and Licensed Instructor Trainer leading weekly Holy Yoga classes.
  • Mia Neuenhoff Partner — Team member providing program and curriculum support for Holy Yoga
  • Pinterest Partner — Platform used for sharing Holy Yoga resources and content.
  • Yoga Alliance Network — Approves Holy Yoga's 100, 200, and 300-hour training programs.
  • YouTube Partner — Platform used for distributing Holy Yoga content.