We Must Become as Gardeners
Help us fundraise for others!
HYP3 Donations
878
Money Raised
$19,042
Planting Seeds
Yoga philosophy instructs us to become as gardeners, meaning that we must plant the seeds and manage the weeds of our reality. We are taught to give what we want.
Donating
Below you will find projects that are making a positive impact. We invite you to support the ones whose fruits you would like to see more of in your own world.
Scroll through the page to learn more about each organization, or click a button to jump to their section.
Asian Legacy Library
The Asian Legacy Library believes that safeguarding the cultural literary wisdom traditions of the world for future generations is a priority for humankind.
Service
- Preserving
- Safeguarding
- Sharing the literary wisdom of Asia
Impact
- 7 international preservation centers in operation
- 74 local employees trained in digital preservation
- Over 5 million pages preserved
THREE JEWELS NYC
We are not just a yoga studio, we are a space where people gather and train and support one another on the quest to realize their full potential.
Service
- Wisdom Teachings
- Asana + Meditation Classes
- Retreats + Fundraising Gala Event
Impact
- In 2022, we welcomed 30k free visits!
- In 2022, we gave over $94k in scholarships!
- In 2022, we gave over $21k in free memberships for NYC students
Green Stretch Pen
Teaching children across Mexico healthy eating, exercise, and wisdom to create a happier and healthier Mexico.
Service
- Providing nutrient knowledge and education
- Teaching yoga teachers how to teach yoga, nutritional basics and Pen story
- Program approved by the National Congress of the Government of Mexico
Impact
- Healthy habits
- Sustainability, responsibility and wisdom
- Confidence
Diamond Cutter Classics / Mixed Nuts
The aim of our project is to create and guide a team of young translators to translate the great classics of Asian Philosophy.
Service
- Translating wisdom into modern languages
- Teaching that wisdom
- Preserving that wisdom
Impact
- 12 books translated
- 13 translations in process
- 1,200 hours of classes available
HOUSE BUILDING IN VIETNAM
DONATIONS PLANT THE SEEDS OF:
SECURITY THROUGH COMMUNITY + HOME
House Building in Vietnam
Builds houses, bridges, and schools at no cost to communities that need them.
Service & Impact
- Several hundred houses gifted
- Dozens of bridges built
- A few schools constructed
Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries is the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world. For over 30 years, we have stood as a beacon of hope in Los Angeles to provide training and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.
Service
- Largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program
- Hope, training and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated people
- 8-month program that focuses on healing and developing work readiness skills
Impact
- Beacon of hope
- Contribution to society and redirection of lives
- Kinship, love, and a wide variety of services
THE OVERSEAS STUDY PROGRAM
DONATIONS PLANT THE SEEDS OF:
UNDERSTANDING TEACHINGS
Scholarship to Study Classical Languages
We invest in students today to create the translators of tomorrow. OSP provides full and partial scholarships to students interested in studying classical languages, by covering the costs of travel, room, and board for a month at some of the greatest centers of ancient learning. We offer our scholars access to some of the best linguists in the field. Many of our alumni have gone on to become translators and foreign language teachers, passing on the knowledge of the great books.
Service
- Full overseas language and cultural immersion
- Provide scholarships to study classical languages
- Support needs of low income communities through donations of medicine, clothing, and educational enrichment for children
- Support homeless animals and animal rescues
- Act as an incubator for Mixed Nuts Translators
Impact
- OSP launched the translation careers of half of the Mixed Nuts.
- Since 2005, alumni have taught hundreds of hours of language classes around the world
- Our fund has supported the medical needs of both young and elderly refugees abroad, as well as injured animals and a struggling animal rescue
Yogi Corps
www.yogastudiesinstitute.org/YCS
Community Service Programs created by motivated volunteers to bring the wisdom of yoga to their local or virtual community.
Service Projects
- Lady Niguma For the World
- Lady Niguma Mexico, Romania, Kanas & Guadalajara
- Fast For Hunger
- Damor
- Trauma Healing Ukraine
Impact
- LADY NIGUMA FOR THE WORLD:
25 events in 1 year 2200 people joined live
1,000 +/- donated hours by volunteers - FAST FOR HUNGER
2 events in 1 year
516 people have joined meditation events
151 people fasted
62 donated to hunger relief
41 gave food
YSI Retreat Fund
www.yogastudiesinstitute.org/retreat-fund
The mission of the Retreat Fund is to financially support practitioners in preparing and entering retreat for the purpose of reaching deep insights that will help them serve the world.
Service
- Assist candidates with financial support and help prepare them for retreat
- Produce events + recordings to share stories from retreat
Impact
- Six scholarships provided for Ride the Tiger retreat
- One student in Mexico funded to complete retreat at Diamond Mountain Retreat Center
- Insights from Retreat #1 - produced with retreatants, post-retreat to share their insights and experience
