Empower Africa's Yoga Champions
Access to wellness and economic wellbeing in Africa
Project Description
THE PROBLEM
The average yoga teacher in Africa earns less than $200 a month from teaching yoga. They struggle to make ends meet despite their crucial role in promoting mental and physical health.
Meanwhile, Africa's middle class has grown to 313 million. Many of whom have become increasingly health-conscious. They however struggle to find alternative wellness options like yoga.
THE SOLUTION
Yoga Experiences Africa (YEA) is building an AI-driven booking portal where users across Africa are matched to vetted yoga teachers. The portal will be coupled with a business suite that enables yoga teachers to manage and grow their wellness businesses.
Imagine AirBnB + Tinder for Yoga and wellness in Africa.
WHAT'S BEEN ACHIEVED?
✅ Onboarded 112 teachers from 22 countries across Africa. Click here to see them.
✅ WON the 2023 Shark Tank of Wellness hosted by the Global Wellness Summit in Miami. Click to read.
✅ Launched and hosted events in +5 African countries. Click here to watch a recap
✅ Signed partnerships with Africa Yoga Project and the Art of Living Africa to jointly enhance teachers’ capability.
WE’RE ALMOST THERE but we need your help to…
▶️ Sponsor underprivileged youth to train as yoga teachers.
▶️ Complete the technology to enable the MATCH functionality for users and business suite for yoga teachers.
▶️ Increase our yoga teacher base from 112 to1,000.
▶️ Build a community of users for our first 10,000 matches.
WHAT’S THE BIG PICTURE?
The global spotlight on mental and physical well-being has never been brighter. However, Africa remains far behind in awareness, access and economic growth.
We are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals 3: Good health and well-being and Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
We believe what we are doing will have a lasting impact. We know you do too!!!!!!
Updates
The Campaign FAQs
What is YEA?
YEA, registered as a C-Corp in Delaware, is Yoga Experiences Africa, a platform that connects users with vetted yoga teachers across Africa through an AI-driven booking portal. YEA also supports yoga teachers in managing and growing their wellness businesses.
How does the matching process work for users and yoga teachers on YEA?
YEA's AI-driven system matches users with vetted yoga teachers based on expertise, location, and availability, democratizing wellness access across Africa.
What are the benefits of using YEA for users?
Users can easily find and book qualified yoga teachers, explore wellness events, and join a supportive community focused on well-being in Africa.
How does YEA support yoga teachers in Africa?
YEA provides yoga teachers in Africa with tools and resources to manage their schedules, market their services, and thrive in the wellness industry, contributing to economic growth.
What are the current goals of YEA for yoga in Africa?
YEA aims to complete technology for seamless user-teacher matching, increase the teacher base to 1,000, and build a community of 10,000 users to match with teachers across Africa.
How can I get involved or support YEA's mission for wellness in Africa?
You can support YEA by contributing to our crowdfunding campaign, spreading awareness about democratizing wellness in Africa, and exploring opportunities to join as a user or yoga teacher.
How else can I help YEA?
Join Our Team as a Volunteer: Contribute your skills and time to our mission.
Partner with Us to Build: Collaborate with us to expand our reach and enhance our platform.
Partner with Us to Host Workshops: Organize educational events for yoga teachers.
Fund and Partner with Us for Research: Support research initiatives on yoga and wellness in Africa.
Spread the Word: Share our website and success stories with your network.
How does YEA align with UN Sustainable Development Goals for wellness in Africa?
YEA aligns with Goal 3 (Good health and well-being) by promoting accessible wellness options and Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) by empowering yoga teachers and yoga studios in Africa.
What impact does YEA hope to achieve for yoga studios in Africa?
YEA aims to create a lasting impact by improving wellness awareness, access to yoga studios, and economic growth in Africa's wellness industry.
Where can I find more information about YEA and its impact on yoga in Africa?
Visit our website www.yogaexperiences.africa for detailed information about our mission to democratize wellness and how you can support our cause in Africa.
Choose your own amount to donate. ❤️
Get a personalized thank-you email from YEA's founder.
Get access to our community evets.
✅ 1 Virtual yoga class (1 hr)
✅ Thank you message from the team.
2 virtual yoga classes
Access to all community classes in Africa
Sign up to be a warrior and receive:
🏆 2 virtual personalised yoga sessions (1.5 hrs each) led by a yoga instructor from Africa. A unique opportunity to expand your yoga skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home.
Sign up to be a Luminary and receive:
🏆 2 virtual yoga workshops (1 hr each) led by a renowned yoga instructor from Africa. Expand your yoga skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home.
🏆 1 Virtual meditation session (1 hr each): Ignite your yoga journey with a dedicated mentor.
Rewards
Choose your own amount to donate. ❤️
Get a personalized thank-you email from YEA's founder.
Get access to our community evets.
✅ 1 Virtual yoga class (1 hr)
✅ Thank you message from the team.
2 virtual yoga classes
Access to all community classes in Africa
Sign up to be a warrior and receive:
🏆 2 virtual personalised yoga sessions (1.5 hrs each) led by a yoga instructor from Africa. A unique opportunity to expand your yoga skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home.
Sign up to be a Luminary and receive:
🏆 2 virtual yoga workshops (1 hr each) led by a renowned yoga instructor from Africa. Expand your yoga skills and knowledge from the comfort of your home.
🏆 1 Virtual meditation session (1 hr each): Ignite your yoga journey with a dedicated mentor.