Make Your Voice Heard
Shape our direction and influence the future of Anusara Yoga globally
Form Deep Friendships
Build lasting connections with like-minded individuals worldwide
At its heart, Anusara Yoga is about connection—within ourselves, with each other, and with the world. Serving on the Board is an incredible way to:
Why serve?
Gain New Skills
Develop leadership and organizational skills that will serve you for life
Live Our Values
Embody unity within diversity and heart-centered collaboration
Share Your Talents
Contribute your unique experiences and expertise to our community
Explore Governance
Discover fascinating aspects of nonprofit governance and leadership

Join our Board of Directors
Help Shape the Future of Anusara Yoga

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the global Anusara Yoga community? We're seeking dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors starting January 1, 2027.
Serving on the Board is a unique opportunity to amplify your voice, deepen your connection to our international community, and play a pivotal role in guiding the future of Anusara Yoga. Whether you're an experienced teacher, a recent graduate, or someone with a heart for service, we invite you to consider stepping into this leadership role.

Who we're looking for
This year, we are especially excited to welcome individuals who bring skills in:
Marketing & Communications
Financial Oversight
Legal Guidance
Fundraising & Donor Relations

Timeline
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Term length: 3 years (with flexibility for 1-2 years)
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Start date: January 1, 2027
Everyone is invited to apply. Your passion and commitment matter most. We'd love to hear from you whether you're a licensed Anusara teacher, graduated from Anusara teacher trainings or someone who shares our vision, core values and would like to keep the legacy of Anusara Yoga pulsing and thriving into the world.
Meetings are conducted in English, and to support our international community, live captioning and meeting transcripts are provided through our online meeting platform.
What's the Commitment?
Fundraising
Board members are asked to serve on at least one of our standing committees:
Are You Eligible?
Policy
Time Investment
8 - 20
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Monthly Board meeting (2 hours)
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Committee meeting (1.5–2 hours)
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Project work (about 4 hours/month)
hours per mont
Communication


Who Makes the Final Decision?
Our Nominating Committee—composed of current Board members and our Director of Operations—will review all applications. This year, we're especially committed to increasing representation from Latin America, alongside a mix of talents and geographic perspectives.
Meet the Committee:

Letizzia Wastavino
Europe

Sarah Powell
Europe

Atha Panou
USA

Benjamin Finnerty
China
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Gianni Chavez
Latin America
Director of operations
In the Words of a Former Director

"Some of my most cherished memories come from serving on the Anusara Board. It was a chance to shape the future of this beautiful yoga tradition, to give back, and to grow—in every sense.
I gained skills in areas like communications and leadership, formed global friendships, and contributed to lasting projects like the Anusara Marga.
If you're looking for a way to serve, grow, and connect—this is it."
— Laura Casini, Former Board Member

Still Have Questions?
We'd love to hear from you!
Please reach out to:
A Nominating Committee member will get back to you with answers.
Together, we can nurture and evolve the heart of Anusara Yoga.
Apply today, and be part of something truly meaningful. 💜
