2024 Syracuse Yoga Collective Teacher Fund

Who We Are:

The Syracuse Yoga Collective, is a BIPOC and women-led organization committed to enhancing the accessibility, diversity, and affordability of yoga in Syracuse. Our mission is centered around fostering an inclusive experience for everyone seeking the therapeutic benefits of yoga.

We are excited to present an impactful sponsorship opportunity that directly aligns with our mission and values. We are seeking support to sponsor Terrian, a cherished member of our community, to attend yoga teacher training in 2024. Terrian's personal journey as a Black man holds a profound resonance with our collective's commitment to creating an inclusive yoga landscape.

Terrian’s Bio

Terrian believes that even the smallest changes in one's past can have a substantial impact on the present and future. As a Black man raised in Mississippi by a single mom in a low-income household, Terrian has navigated the highs and lows to reach a professional job and life in central NY. He acknowledges the possibility of his life changing at any moment and chooses to focus on living with purpose and integrity, finding motivation in yoga.

Observing the trials and struggles of today, Terrian believes that everyone experiences individual and collective pain from past and present experiences. Embracing the idea that "Hurt people, hurt people," he sees his life's purpose as limiting the hurt he inflicts on others and embarking on a healing journey with them. Terrian views yoga as a valuable tool in his toolkit. Drawing from personal experiences of bullying and thoughts of self-harm, he wishes to create a space of affirmation for all, especially Black brothers.

For Terrian, yoga is a journey of self-assurance, allowing him to navigate his path in a unique way. Despite the challenges of questioning "what," "should," and "could'' have been, he recognizes that his journey has a purpose. The awakening revolves around healing, and Terrian hopes to extend this to others, by creating a space for them to shed emotional baggage gradually.

Terrian contemplates the diverse nature of awakening and wonders if it is a one-time event or can occur multiple times. He is committed to exploring this journey and invites others to join him in discovering their own.