Healing over punishment WE ARE THE PRISON YOGA PROJECT ———Join Us
Punitive incarceration often causes more harm than it prevents, affecting both incarcerated people and those who work within the system. Join the Prison Yoga Project in fostering a holistic approach to rehabilitation that promotes empathy, humanity, and wellness for all.
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Most incarcerated people have a history of complex, interpersonal trauma.
This trauma lies at the root of harmful actions toward both others and oneself, and it must be addressed for meaningful healing and effective rehabilitation.
It’s time we emphasize healing over punishment.
Prison Yoga Project has developed a holistic approach to rehabilitation and transformation within the criminal justice system. Our programs are grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed yoga and embodied mindfulness practices, that equip individuals with the essential tools for self-regulation, self-discovery, and personal growth.
Our Programs
Trauma-Informed Yoga Programs
Healing starts at the somatic level, where individuals are given the opportunity to rewire their nervous system and shift their behavior and relationships.
Trauma-Informed Training
Comprehensive trauma-informed yoga training and embodied awareness, focusing on empathy, compassion, and personal accountability for justice-impacted individuals.
Publications & Materials
Since 2010 we have sent more than 40,000 copies of our books, 'Yoga: a Path for Healing and Recovery' and 'Freedom From the Inside' by request, free-of-charge.
Advocacy & Consulting
We support facilities, government agencies, organizations, and individuals in establishing trauma-informed, mindfulness-based yoga in prisons and jails.
Trauma-Informed Yoga Programs
Healing starts at the somatic level, where individuals are given the opportunity to rewire their nervous system and shift their behavior and relationships.
Trauma-Informed Training
Comprehensive trauma-informed yoga training and embodied awareness, focusing on empathy, compassion, and personal accountability for justice-impacted individuals.
Publications & Materials
Since 2010 we have sent more than 40,000 copies of our books, ‘Yoga: a Path for Healing and Recovery’ and ‘Freedom From the Inside’ by request, free-of-charge.
Advocacy & Consulting
We support facilities, government agencies, organizations, and individuals in establishing trauma-informed, mindfulness-based yoga in prisons and jails.
The change began inside that yoga room.
PYP Participant
The systemic and cultural shift we seek is rooted in the principles of Restorative Justice.
Through our essential work, we help program participants develop empathic awareness, impacting not only themselves but also their families, friends, and community members. More than 90% of incarcerated people will be released; we believe support for healing and self-rehabilitation will lead to safer and stronger communities.
Transformational Healing — All Around the World
Prison Yoga Project is a global nonprofit that supports system-impacted people worldwide, including in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Costa Rica, Sweden, the Netherlands, the U.K., Portugal, France, Australia, and more.
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