Teacher Blog: What I love about Teaching for Yoga 4 Change
“Moving my body with my breath, withdrawal of the senses and self-study. I truly began healing from my past traumas from the inside out. “
Jax Riverfront Yoga Classes: Free Yoga for Everybody
In partnership with the Downtown Jacksonville Investment Authority, JaxParks, and City of Jacksonville, and as a result of their community survey about what activities locals wanted at riverfront parks, last fall, we began offering accessible yoga classes open to all every Tuesday night.
Creating Community in a Virtual Space
Being able to create a safe space in an online setting, goes back to the fundamental teachings of a trauma informed practice, that is also anchored in on our onboarding process with Yoga 4 Change. It all comes down to creating a secure environment for participants attending class, a place where students feel welcome and comfortable in the setting.
Yoga 4 Change Receives Grant from Love IV Lawrence
A first-time grant was awarded to Yoga 4 Change from Love IV Lawrence within Community Foundation Tampa Bay. This funding will benefit young women at Pace Center for Girls Pasco County through a bi-weekly yoga class for one year.
New Northeast Florida Program Director to Join Yoga 4 Change
When asked about her promotion, Simon said, “I’m beyond excited for the opportunity to move into this role and looking forward to making an impact for Northeast Florida.”
Learning to Love the Backbending Practice
“I tell you this to break your heart, by which I mean only that it break open and never close again to the rest of the world.” – Mary Oliver
Yoga 4 Change to Host Virtual Birthday BINGO After 9 Years in the Community
Yoga 4 Change is celebrating nine years of community impact with a virtual BINGO party March 1, 2023.
Register Here: https://omella.com/wq3sp
My Experience with Yoga: Perspective from a Yoga 4 Change Instructor
“I’ve found that yoga offers tools for self-regulation and resiliency, and it can help with impulse control and having a healthy perspective on life. “
Yoga 4 Change Receives Grant Award from the Community Foundation of Broward
Yoga 4 Change, a nonprofit organization serving South Florida since 2019 by teaching trauma-informed yoga in schools, recovery centers, detox facilities and other nonprofit organizations, received $13,000 through the support of the Community Foundation of Broward.
Data Driven Yoga – Meet the Research Team
Data collecting is a crucial part of what makes Yoga 4 Change so impactful to the communities it aims to serve. Having individuals such as Dr. Jennifer W. Bourgeois and Dr. Danielle Rousseau on the Research team is a huge component of what maintains the validity of the Yoga 4 Change data and curriculum.
