by Anthony Blankenship | Jun 1, 2021 | News
Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has stated that Washington is in the midst of a mental health crisis and the demand for all forms of mental health services far outweighs the available resources. There is no place where this seems to be more...
by Anthony Blankenship | Jun 1, 2021 | News
I have so many feelings after leaving nearly six years in my role as YBB’s Program Director. I feel joy. When I think about my time at YBB, I remember so many joyful moments like: A yoga participant, E, getting up from savasana and telling the whole class he just had...
by Anthony Blankenship | Apr 29, 2021 | News
On Friday, the Board of Directors accepted the resignation of YBB’s Executive Director, Julian Saucier. On behalf of the entire Board and incredible staff, we are truly grateful to Julian for his many valuable contributions to YBB since 2016. Julian was Board Co-Chair...
by Anthony Blankenship | Apr 26, 2021 | News
April is Second Chance Month. For me, the idea of a second chance couldn’t be more real. For some impacted by the criminal legal system, they were never given a first chance, never mind a second. When I returned to the community, I was hopeful — for all...
by Anthony Blankenship | Apr 26, 2021 | News
Hello! I want to thank you all for your continued support of Yoga Behind Bars. We see you and we appreciate you and we thank you! As we begin to see the light after an extremely difficult year, this last year has taught me about my capacity for resiliency, about the...
by Anthony Blankenship | Apr 26, 2021 | News
Every year during the month of March, we commemorate and observe the vital role of women — in history, in our country, in our communities and within families. As with all progress, we must also acknowledge what more needs to be done. When it comes to the...
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