Hear from the Yoga 4 Change 3rd Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training Cohort
Founder and Executive Director, Kathryn Thomas, says a few words about the 3rd Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training Cohort.
Yoga 4 Change receives federal Overdose Data to Action funding
Yoga 4 Change has been approved for two contracts with the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida (HPCNEF) to offer holistic alternatives to individuals with Substance Use Disorder and/or Opioid Use Disorder.
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
Founder and Executive Director Announces Departure
Kathryn Thomas, Founder and Executive Director of Yoga 4 Change, has announced her departure from the organization. Thomas’s final day in her current role will be April 30, 2021.
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.
