Teacher Story: How being a Yoga Teacher and Death Row Lawyer are connected
“I’m a lawyer, and over the years I’ve represented more than 35 men on death row. I’m also a yoga teacher. The two are more connected than you may imagine.” – Maria, Yoga 4 Change Teacher
Yoga 4 Change awarded funding to increase Veteran services
“Today’s grant recipients play a key role in keeping our nation strong by caring for its greatest defenders,” said Jaguars President Mark Lamping. “The Jaguars are honored to support these organizations and their programming, be it residential services, financial assistance, mental health and even canine outreach. Their hard work is key to caring for our military, veterans and their families across the First Coast.”
Yoga 4 Change cancels classes
Yoga 4 Change has canceled classes on Election Day, November 3. The organization, with consistent operations in North Florida, South Florida, Tampa Bay and Central Florida, will not offer classes after 8am Election Day.
Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga 4 Change (Y4C) has solidified dates for their upcoming Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Training occurring December 2020 – March 2021 in Jacksonville, FL. This will be the organization’s third teacher training to date and Yoga 4 Change will limit this training to six participants. The application can be found on the organization’s website, along with details and scholarship opportunities. (y4c.org/trainings)
How my Yoga Teaching has changed since joining the Yoga 4 Change Team
“Now, I have been teaching with Yoga 4 Change for nine months. The biggest change I have seen and felt in myself is that I lead with confidence and authenticity” – Matilda
Yoga 4 Change to Hire Again During Pandemic
Adding an Executive Team member will grow the Y4C staff to five full time employees and two part time employees, in addition to the approximately 40-50 contracted teachers across the state of Florida
Yoga 4 Change and Bold Bean Coffee Roasters Collaborate during the Pandemic
Starting August 1, 2020, Yoga 4 Change (Y4C) and Bold Bean Coffee Roasters Jacksonville Beach location are partnering to benefit the larger Jacksonville community. For the entire month of August, Bold Bean will be donating 10% of all Iced Coffee sales from their Jacksonville Beach location back to Yoga 4 Change programming.
Yoga 4 Change Hosts First Ever ‘Live Virtual Art Show’
Yoga 4 Change (Y4C) is hosting the organization’s first ‘Live Virtual Art Show’ on Tuesday, June 30th at 7pm. The event will be live on the Yoga 4 Change YouTube Channel and will be filmed from one of Y4C’s long standing community partners: H2Om Float. The event will showcase one piece of artwork from 10 local Jacksonville artists.
Empowering Embodied Healing: Evidence Based Impacts of a Trauma-informed Yoga and Mindfulness Program
The entire world has been impacted by the pandemic, and humans are yearning for proven mental health resources to assist in increasing mood, decreasing stress and anxiety, and positively impacting the ability to fall, and stay asleep. Yoga 4 Change’s programming, although having had to pivot to a virtual environment, is one option for individuals living in the communities where the organization serves (i.e., North Florida, South Florida, Tampa Bay and Central Florida).
Yoga 4 Change Hires New Orlando Program Director
This month, Y4C is pleased to announce the organization’s new hire to make the sixth Executive Team member. Jamie Ambrosino has accepted the role of Director of Programs for the Orlando region.
