The Way We Tread
Our Sustainability Promise: Eco-Conscious, Ethical Yoga in Sheffield
Living Our Yoga
For People, Planet & Future Generations
At Yoga Nature Sheffield, sustainability is more than a value, it’s a sacred, lived commitment. Since 2004, we’ve quietly walked our talk, integrating the principles of yoga and environmental sustainability into every part of our lives, our yoga teaching, and our community.
We envision a world where people gather in gentle, inclusive spaces to reconnect - with themselves, with each other, and with the Earth. A world where wellness supports the planet, not harms it. Where yoga becomes not just a personal practice, but a shared vow of care.
This is the heart of Yoga Nature.
Yoga as Our Vow (Mahavratam):
Living the Ethical Roots of Yoga: Our sustainability model is grounded in the yamas, the ethical heart of classical yoga. These values shape both our practice and our daily life:
Ahimsa (Non-Harming)
Choosing peace, kindness, and plant-based living.
Satya (Truthfulness)
Transparent, honest communication and business practices.
Asteya (Non-Stealing)
Respecting time, energy, and natural resources.
Aparigraha (Non-Grasping)
Living simply, lightly, and with gratitude.
Our commitment is to embody these yogic values, both on the mat and in our operations.
How We Practice Sustainability:
💫 Inclusive Yoga for All - Welcoming students of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and body types.
💫 Trauma-Informed Yoga Classes in Sheffield - Empowering language that honours safety, rest, and self-agency.
💫 Consent-Based Teaching - No hands-on adjustments unless clearly invited and mutually respected.
💫 Seasonal Yoga Classes - Nature-inspired sessions that align with Earth’s rhythms.
💫Low-Tech Simplicity - No QR codes, apps, or digital overwhelm, just straightforward human connection.
💫 Equity & Access - Fair pricing, concessions, and free options for those in need, including Sheffield schools
💫 Locally-Rooted Investment - We reinvest in our local community by hiring local, renting ethically, and supporting grassroots education
💫 School Programmes - Planting seeds for a more compassionate future. Offering creative, story-based yoga programmes for children rooted in environmental themes.
The Ways We Live Our Yoga:
🌿 Plant-Based Lifestyle - Minimising environmental impact through mindful eating.
🌿 Low Impact Transport – We walk or car share and encourage others to do the same.
🌿 Eco Yoga Gear - Ethically sourced, reused, and recycled wherever possible.
🌿 Eco-Conscious HQ – Run with intention: natural materials, sustainable supplies,
and care for wildlife.
🌿 Cat-Friendly Living - Even our cat, Swati, eats with sustainability in mind!
🌿 Simple Living – Fewer possessions, fewer roles, more clarity
🌿 Intentional Schedule – A small timetable so we can stay vibrant, energised, and authentic in our teaching
🌿 Rest as Practice – Seasonal closures and rest periods for long-term wellbeing
🌿 Nature as Nourishment – Hikes, snorkelling and healthy meals. We choose joy, health & natural rhythms!
Holding Ourselves Accountable
At Yoga Nature Sheffield, sustainability is a living practice, not a checkbox. Like yoga, it evolves. We invite your ideas, your voice, and your feedback to help us stay rooted and aligned.
Together, we are a quiet revolution — One breath. One step. One conscious choice at a time.
