In early January 2018, Yoga 4 Change received a $50,000 grant from the Chartrand Family Foundation to fund an evaluation study to assess the impact of trauma informed yoga on incarcerated individuals. Dr. Danielle Rousseau, PhD, LMHC will serve as the primary faculty during the evaluation and will coordinate efforts between Yoga 4 Change teachers and a team at Boston University.
Read MoreRecent research advocates for the inclusion of yoga in addiction recovery programs. By addressing the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of practitioners, Yoga builds our self-awareness and helps us to feel more at ease as we approach a more relaxed mental state.
Read MoreSun Salutations, or surya namaska, is a great way to energize your body as you stretch and strengthen your muscle groups. In this video we demonstrate a basic chair variation.
Read MoreKathryn Monti Thomas. Founder of Yoga 4 Change, shares a personal story about how Yoga is the glue that holds her daily routine together.
Read MoreChelsea Belfer first started volunteering with Yoga 4 Change when she was searching for a sense of direction. Eventually, she was one of two people to enroll in the organization's inaugural teacher training program. Chelsea completed her 200 hour training in December 2017 and is now teaching community classes through Yoga 4 Change. Starting in late January, Yoga 4 Change will offer its next installment of Registered Yoga Teacher training.
Read MoreFor children vulnerable to poorer health and diminished achievement because of poverty, unsafe homes, and inadequate adult guidance or supervision, Yoga 4 Change represents an opportunity to find inner strength. Our programming gives students the tools to master their breathing, calm mind and body, and shift focus away from the other stressors in their lives.
Read MoreAlternate nostril breathing, or Nadi Shodhana, is a simple yet effective technique that can help settle your mind, body, and emotions. It is particularly helpful to ease racing thoughts if you are experiencing anxiety, stress, or having trouble falling asleep.
Read MoreAlan Calkins shares his inspiring story of how Yoga 4 Change helped him find his freedom in an unlikely setting. Alan went from a student of Yoga 4 Change to recently completing his teacher training and becoming a certified instructor for the non-profit organization.
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