Programs
Yoga Project International Pilot Programs have included: Mindful Kids and Mindful Movement for Stress Relief, which are programs for children and adults in public housing. Prison Yoga classes are for incarcerated youth and adults. Healthy Start classes are tailored to pregnant women and new moms. Mindful Movement for Parkinson's classes, as well as free Cycling for Parkinson's Disease are classes for the Parkinson's community. Additional programs include 12 Step Recovery Yoga and Yoga for Anxiety and Depression. We are also currently training teachers in trauma recovery to provide classes for persons recovering from physical or sexual abuse.
Through your generous support, all of our programs are offered free of charge and our teachers are able to receive training through these nationally credentialed programs:
www.prisonyoga.org
www.accessible yoga.org
www.Y12SR.com
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Programs are detailed below:
Y12SR YOGA OF 12 STEP RECOVERY is offered for individuals in recovery from substance or alcohol abuse..This highly effective program focuses on relapse prevention and stress management. Free to all recovery groups and their loved ones. Anonymity is assured.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT FOR PARKINSON'S is offered in partnership with Neurochallenge, this class is for individuals with Parkinson's Disease. Exercises can be done in a chair and no previous experience is necessary. Caregivers are welcome to join the class or to assist your loved one.
YOGA FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION This class is suitable for all skill levels and focuses on developing mind/body awareness. Participants will learn how to relieve physical and emotional tension in class and in their daily lives.
MINDFUL MOVEMENT FOR STRESS
RELIEF and MINDFUL KIDS classes are offered at the Boys and Girls club. In partnership with the Sarasota Housing Authority, these classes are focused on physical and emotional well-being in a safe and nurturing environment. There is an emphasis on the development of coping strategies for trauma and stress.
