Tula Yoga Ethos

(Rooted in the Yamas & Niyamas of Yoga)

At Tula, we hold the practice of yoga as more than movement, it’s a way of being in the world. Our studio is a shared sanctuary, and these guiding values help us cultivate respect, awareness, and genuine connection with one another.

Ahimsa: Non-Harming

We commit to creating a safe, inclusive, and compassionate environment.
We use our speech with care, practice trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive teaching, and engage in non-violent communication whenever possible.
Kindness, in words, tone, and energy, is the foundation of our community.

Satya: Truthfulness

We practice honesty in communication and action, balanced with empathy and awareness.
We begin and end classes on time, minimize disruptions, and speak and act with integrity.
Truthfulness is expressed through reliability, respect, and presence.

Asteya: Non-Stealing

We respect shared time, space, and energy.
We arrive prepared, care for studio resources, and leave spaces clean and orderly for those who follow.
We recognize that everyone’s practice unfolds at its own rhythm, without comparison or taking more than we need.

Brahmacharya: Balance of Energy

We cultivate awareness of where and how we direct our attention.
We balance effort and ease, engagement and rest, teaching and listening, honoring both our individual energy and the collective flow of the community.

Aparigraha: Non-Grasping

We release attachments to outcomes, poses, teachers, or identities.
We let go of clinging and aversion alike, remembering that yoga is a practice of openness, not possession.
We allow relationships, experiences, and growth to unfold naturally.

Saucha: Cleanliness & Clarity

We keep our physical space, and our inner space, clear and tended.
This includes maintaining a tidy studio, clean mats and props, and a calm, grounded presence that supports collective harmony.

Santosha: Contentment

We practice gratitude and acceptance for what is present — in our bodies, minds, and lives.
Santosha reminds us that peace isn’t found in perfection, but in presence.

Tapas: Steadfast Effort

We approach practice and teaching with sincerity, dedication, and warmth.
Commitment and consistency nurture transformation, in ourselves and in our community.

Svadhyaya: Self-Study

We use practice as a mirror for awareness.
Through reflection, feedback, and continued learning, we deepen our understanding of self and others.

Ishvara-Pranidhana: Surrender to Something Greater

We remember that this practice is bigger than any one person or posture.
In surrender, we soften control and allow something deeper, grace, wisdom, connection, to move through us.