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“For a sliding scale to work it relies on the principles of truthfulness, respect for complexity, and accountability. We will not ask for income verification. We trust our students and clients to be honest. Community thrives when accountability is a central value, because that is where trust grows and depth work can be done. Teachers deserve to get paid and students deserve classes which recognize the multiple realities of economic access and privilege that exist.”

THE KARMA COST:
Reflects what the true cost of the class or service would be, but also adds a little more to help to supplement the cost for those who are unable to pay, allows us to continue to be able to offer our services at a cost that is accessible to all clients, as well as helping us to be able make our business sustainable.

If you are able to pay for "wants" and spend little time worried about securing necessities in your life, and have a little more to give, then this price is for you.

THE HIGH COST:
Reflects the true cost of the class or service. It is the cost that we would charge all students in the absence of a sliding scale. If you have access to financial security, own property or have personal savings, you would not traditionally qualify for sliding scale services. If you are able to pay for "wants" and spend little time worrying about securing necessities in your life, you have economic privilege and power in our community. This price is for you.

THE MIDDLE COST:
Represents an honest acknowledgement that paying the full cost would prevent some people from being able to attend, but they do not honestly find themselves reflected in either descriptions for the highest cost or the lowest. 

If you are struggling to conquer debt or build savings or move away from paycheck to paycheck living but have access to steady income and are not spending most of your time thinking about meeting basic needs such as food, shelter, medical care, child care, etc., you belong here. 

THE LOWEST COST:  
Represents an honest acknowledgement that there are people whose economic circumstances would prevent them from being a part of classes if there was not a deliberate opportunity made for them to access services at a cost that is reflective of their economic realities. 

If you struggle to maintain access to needs such as health care, housing, food, child care, and are living paycheck to paycheck or are in significant debt, you deserve a community that honors your price as equal an economic offering as the person who can pay the highest tier. Even when the lower tier is still prohibitive, we will work with you to offer other solutions.
 
Please be mindful that, if you purchase a price at the lowest end of the scale when you can truthfully afford the higher ticket prices, you are limiting access to those who truly need the gift of financial flexibility. Being honest with yourself and your financial situation when engaging with sliding scale practices grows strong and sustainable communities. It also respects the work of teachers and creators, like us, who have families to take care of and bills to pay:)

PLEASE NOTE: The sliding scale we used was altered a bit but borrowed from this source.