Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Charter
Rooted in connection. Guided by care. Built for all of us.
At Yogamatters, connection has always been at the heart of what we do, to ourselves, to one another, and to the shared world we call home. We know that belonging does not happen by chance. It grows through attention, courage, and care. The world we live in can be complex, yet we believe that community, when built with openness and intention, can be a force for understanding and healing.
This Charter is a living expression of how we aim to show up with compassion, fairness, and accountability. It asks us to keep learning, to listen more than we speak, and to act with integrity in all that we do. This work is ongoing, and we will continue to learn from the people around us and to evolve as we grow together.
Our Commitment
Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is not measured by scale but by intention. Every conversation, every choice, and every relationship is an opportunity to live our values with care, humility, and heart.
Why This Matters
Belonging is at the heart of yoga, and at the heart of us. We know that many people have wondered if they are truly welcome in wellness spaces, and we want to be clear: you are welcome here, you are needed here, you belong here. Whoever you are, whatever your background, faith, body, age, sexuality, income, ability, or experience, you matter. You are part of this community if you choose to be. This is a shared practice, and together we learn, unlearn, and keep growing.
Commitments and How We Live Them
Our commitments are not statements to frame on a wall. They are ways of working and being. They guide how we show up for one another, for our community, and for the wider world we share.
Respect is where everything begins. We treat each other with care and kindness, creating a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Every voice matters, and every person contributes to the balance we build together.
Fairness means meeting people where they are. We look at what each person needs to thrive and remove barriers wherever we find them, so that opportunity, growth, and wellbeing are truly accessible to all.
Yoga belongs to everyone, and the stories we share should reflect that truth. We choose to work with people and partners who show the real diversity of our community and help us keep the world of yoga open, inclusive, and evolving.
We know that progress takes listening, learning, and sometimes getting it wrong. We keep showing up with open minds and steady hearts, ready to learn, ready to change, and willing to do better each day.
Belonging grows through trust, accountability, and genuine connection. We look out for one another, take responsibility for our impact, and keep creating spaces where everyone feels welcome to be themselves.
Our Vision for Belonging
We are more than a company that sells products. We are a community shaped by the values we hope to see in the world, a world where people are not only included but celebrated.
A world where connection is stronger than division, and where everyone can show up as they truly are.
This Charter is a living document. We will continue to revisit and refine it because inclusion is not a checklist; it is a practice. And like yoga, community is not static. It is breath, it is movement, it is ongoing.
