NEWS
YBB’s COVID-19 response
On March 13, due to the global Coronavirus pandemic, Yoga Behind Bars made the decision to temporarily halt our statewide volunteer teacher programs at 11 facilities. To us, this was a no-brainer, as it was in the best interest of our 45 volunteer teachers and their...
How I cope with physical isolation – Yukio, YBB Teacher Behind Bars
There are plenty of times when I feel lonely and sad, but if I picture myself as a mountain top, and the lonely and sadness are the clouds the blot out the sunshine, I know eventually the clouds will pass, and the sun will shine on me again. (^_^)
A message of resilience from Alyssa, a TIY Teacher Behind Bars
We all have the potential to be good at things we’ve never tried…you’re at home without an audience, so do something you have wanted to try.
lululemon Here to Be to fund Yoga Teacher Training Behind Bars in 2020!
Yoga Behind Bars receives funding from lululemon’s Here to Be social impact program to train next group of incarcerated men to become yoga teachers behind bars in Washington State.
Bringing messages of love to our incarcerated yoga students
Volunteer Yoga Teacher Sam Brown shares how she brought messages of love and encouragement to her yoga class at MCC. Their response moved her – and us.
I said – I see you. And a few women said, I see you too.
Roisin McGlynn is one of YBB’s volunteer instructors at the Maleng Regional Justice Center, a county jail south of Seattle. Read her story about the impact of trauma-informed yoga on our students – and their impact on her.
EVENTS
Bringing messages of love to our incarcerated yoga students
Volunteer Yoga Teacher Sam Brown shares how she brought messages of love and encouragement to her yoga class at MCC. Their response moved her – and us.
Welcome YBB’s Newest Trainers!
Welcome YBB’s newest trauma informed trainers!
YBB Goes National! Check out these upcoming trainings…
YBB is taking our trauma informed yoga training to Chicago! Join us!
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