# Accessible Athletic Classes Yoga To The People Operates On Donations By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-07-25 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoga-to-the-people References: [getmilkshake](http://www.getmilkshake.com/let_there_be_yoga) & [yogatothepeople](http://yogatothepeople.com) Yoga has become an increasingly popular activity for those looking for an activity to help them unwind and tone and strengthen their body and Yoga To The People operates on the model that financial restraints should not restrict one from participating in a class. Founded by Greg Gumucio, the company operates out of New York, Seattle, San Francisco and Berkeley offers [drop-in yoga classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-mental-health-day) that are paid for on a recommended donation model. The typical cost per class is suggested to be $10, but the company does not turn away those who wish to participate that can not afford to pay that much on a regular basis. By providing the classes at an [affordable price](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heights-platform), the founder has designed a collection of studios that offer anyone who wants to try out the sport the ability to do so. **Contact Information** Yoga To The People [website](http://yogatothepeople.com/) Yoga To The People on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/yogatothepeople) Yoga To The People on [Twitter](http://twitter.com/Yogatothepeople) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Fitness Classes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating accessible fitness classes for individuals with financial restraints. - **Donation-based Business Model:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing a donation-based payment system to make products or services accessible to a wider range of customers. - **Inclusive Sports Participation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering inclusive sports activities that allow anyone, regardless of their financial situation, to participate and experience the benefits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing affordable fitness classes and membership options to tap into a new customer segment. - **Wellness Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing donation-based wellness programs and services to promote accessibility and inclusivity in the industry. - **Charitable Organizations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with Yoga To The People and similar businesses to create donation-driven initiatives that positively impact communities and make wellness activities accessible to all. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scientifically Informed Yoga Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mills-yoga.md) - [Unique Movement-Based Practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-movementbased-practice.md) - [Community-Focused Yoga Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nook-yoga.md) - [Transformational Yoga Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circusyoga.md) - [Lavender Field Yoga Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-field-yoga.md) - [Senior-Oriented Fitness Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bank.md) - [Body Neutral Fitness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyn.md) - [Calming Candlelit Pilates Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaybird-yorkville.md) - [Bodycare-Inspired Movement Sessions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-hour.md)