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Green Yoga Association

Yoga is grounded in an understanding of this interconnection. Historically, Yoga developed in the context of a close relationship with the earth and cosmos and a profound reverence for animals, plants, soil, water, and air. This reverence towards life is the basis of the Yogic teaching of ahimsa, or non-violence, non-injury, and non-harming.

Therefore, as practitioners of Yoga we will:

• Educate ourselves about the needs of the biosphere as a whole and our local ecosystems in particular.
• Cultivate an appreciation for and conscious connection with the natural environments in which we live, including animals, plants, soil, water, and air.
• Include care for the environment in our discussion of Yogic ethical practices.
• Commit ourselves to policies, products, and actions that minimize environmental harm and maximize environmental benefit.
• And if we are Yoga teachers or centers, we will incorporate these commitments into our work with students.