Our Mission
At Vira Bhava Yoga, now a Teacher-Owned Cooperative, our mission is to guide and support the journey of remembering (smarana) that Yoga is our true essence. We empower teachers and practitioners to embody this knowledge both on and off the mat, embracing Yoga not just as a practice, but as a way of life.
A Cooperative Commitment
As a teacher-owned cooperative, Vira Bhava Yoga is a community united by shared leadership and collective purpose. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive environment where teachers and students thrive. Through our collaborative approach, we ensure that every Teacher Owner has a voice in shaping the future of Yoga education and the Cooperative itself.
Our cooperative model strengthens our ability to connect and inspire practitioners across the globe, building an online network of teachers, students, and seekers who come together to explore, discover, and share the teachings of Yoga and Tantra in meaningful ways.
What is Bhava?
The term Vira Bhava comes from Sanskrit:
Vira means “hero” or “warrior.”
Bhava means “essence” or “character.”
At Vira Bhava Yoga, this essence of the warrior is a commitment to living with integrity, courage, and vulnerability. As a community of teacher-owners, we embody the warrior's strength by:
Living in Alignment with Core Values: Acting authentically and purposefully in all aspects of life.
Embracing Courageous Accountability: Acknowledging that our choices impact our families, communities, and the world.
Pursuing a Fully Authentic Life: Living boldly and vulnerably in alignment with our true nature.
Empowering Yoga Teachers
Our teacher training programs are designed to do more than teach asana—they empower practitioners to live the deepest call of their hearts and share their unique gifts with the world. As a Teacher-Owned Cooperative, every program is a reflection of our collective experience, ensuring that each participant feels seen, supported, and inspired.
By joining Vira Bhava Yoga, you are stepping into a community that believes in the transformative power of Yoga as a lifestyle and a worldview. Together, we nurture a spirit of curiosity, resilience, and connection, creating an ecosystem where each teacher's voice contributes to the collective whole.
Our Commitment to Community
Vira Bhava Yoga isn’t just about individual growth—it’s about creating true communities of practitioners who inspire and support one another. Through our teacher-owned structure, we foster an environment where members are not just participants but co-creators, united in their dedication to living and teaching Yoga authentically.
Whether you're a teacher, student, or seeker, we invite you to join us in discovering what it means to live fully in the essence of Yoga.
What Does It Mean to Be a Vira Bhava Yogi?
At Vira Bhava Yoga, we are confident and courageous. We are unapologetically aligned with the deepest call of our hearts. We promote a foundation of honesty and trust; in ourselves, in our choices, and in a power that is simultaneously who we are, and so much bigger than who we understand ourselves to be
We believe that life is a gift that supports and teaches us. Through our practices and commitments, we maintain an intimacy with the unchanging center of our Selves that resonates our truth. We strive to serve the world in alignment with our natural talents and our purpose. We aspire to see the light in everyone. We are aware that EVERY experience is an opportunity to exercise our resilience, to heal, and to grow.
As Vira Bhava Yogis, we commit to living integrated, resilient lives so that we can best serve the world.
Are You a Good Fit For a Vira Bhava Yoga Training?
Vira Bhava Yoga Trainings are a good fit for practicing yogis who have experienced directly that Yoga is more than an asana, and desire to know more. We are a training school for those who sense that yoga is a bridge to something bigger and a gateway to our own infinite capacity.
Vira Bhava Yoga school is a place for those who seek to create a positive shift in their world, and who desire to develop the courage and clarity needed to be resilient in the face of hardship. It is through the practice of yoga that we maintain our center, nurture our strength, and take care of our minds, bodies, hearts, and our world.
Vira Bhava Yoga works to cultivate each participant’s unique gifts by fostering an opportunity for individual growth and expansion. We work with Yogis who are ready to connect to the inspiration and power that the practices of Yoga have to offer through the tools, teachings, inquiry, and support inspired by the teachings of Sri Vidya Tantra.