SWAY Yoga Foundation
METAPHYSICAL EDGE: Yoga Beyond the Mat
Strength Within Aligning Yoga
The SWAY Yoga Foundation (Strength Within Aligning Yoga) empowers individuals and communities disproportionately impacted by trauma and limited access to holistic healing. Through intentional wellness practices, we foster personal transformation into leadership.
Our Foundation
The only holistic yoga and wellness studio in Southwest Atlanta focused on deep trauma and grief work.
Founded on January 2, 2019, as Southwest Atlanta Yoga, LLC, SWAY transitioned to nonprofit status in October 2024. From its inception, SWAY was never just about offering yoga classes — it was built to address the unique needs of a community disproportionately impacted by systemic inequities, chronic stress, and generational trauma.
With homes in Georgia, Mississippi, and Arizona, SWAY Yoga Foundation has deep roots in the communities we serve. We are dedicated to giving back by offering programs that bring health, healing, joy, understanding, and gratitude to those most in need.
Our philosophy is simple: “Be the change we wish to see in the healing space.” We strive to provide equal access, opportunity, and a nurturing environment to everyone who crosses our doorway.
SWAY nurtures wellness as a leadership quality — cultivating role models, mentors, and community builders whose personal resilience ripples outward to inspire sustainable, positive change in their families, communities, and beyond.
Our Program Pillars
Discover the initiatives driving our social mission forward.
Yoga & Mind/Body Work
Mindfulness for Families
Retreats &
Events
YTT
Certification
Board of Directors
The leaders guiding our mission to bring healing modalities to those most in need.
Touré Akela Ra
Our Foundation
Touré is an Army veteran, holistic health advocate, and founder of Southwest Atlanta Yoga, LLC. Her commitment to service began during her time as an Army Medic, guiding her mission to promote wellness and personal transformation through yoga.
She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Metaphysics of Sedona and holds the distinction of Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT® 500) and Reiki Master Teacher. She has led over 3,333 hours of classes and is among the few Black women in the US authorized to issue Yoga Alliance-approved certifications.
Kevion Devante
Board Member
Kevion, a multidisciplinary artist rooted in the Mississippi Delta, embodies "InnerG" in motion. His talents span biological sciences, media, photography, modeling, music, and yoga. He embraced his role as a bridge between science and spirituality while studying at LIFE University in Georgia.
Kevion now resides in Mississippi, serving as a Diversified Agriculture Educator. His philosophy, "from the GROUND UP," is reflected in his work with sound immersion therapy, where he attunes chakras using Crystal Reiki and psychoacoustics.
Community in Action
A glimpse into our holistic wellness programs and community outreach.
OUR BACKGROUND
Articles of Incorporation
The name of this non-profit organization is The SWAY Yoga Foundation. The organization has not been formed for the purposes of making profit or obtaining personal financial gain. Said organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
The assets and income of this organization shall not be distributed to or for the benefit of the trustees, directors, or any other officers. The assets and income shall only be used to promote non-profit purposes as described below. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to prohibit the payment of a modest and reasonable compensation to employees and contractors for services provided for the benefit of the organization. This organization shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried out by a non-profit organization exempt from federal income tax. The organization shall not endorse any candidate nor contribute to or work for or otherwise support or oppose any candidate for public office. This organization has been created exclusively for purposes after section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Corporation Name
EIN: 33-1611009