Prison Yoga Project Community | Site-Wide Activity https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:29:20 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.2.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 a8e722fb23a8bbce15c54cd1da3147c1 Molly replied to the topic "8/6/26 Live Session Recording (Module 6)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11036/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:19:12 -0700 This module provided me with a lot of opportunities for reflection. I attended the session live but had to leave early, just before the Movement Practice. One aspect of Brahmacharya that I’m still contemplating is the question: “Am I showing…   Read more»

]]> e326dab8e113d01d0b586a98ec9ec308 Skye liked forum post "7/23/26 Live Session Recording (Module 5)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11035/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:09:26 -0700 0e1de92538dcbc5eff70841abd694df5 Allison replied to the topic "8/6/26 Live Session Recording (Module 6)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11032/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:54:53 -0700 8/6/26 Reflection There’s SO much to say about Brahmacharya! I have never previously thought about privilege and systemic oppression in terms of an “addiction to privilege,” but wow, after diving deeper into this, I can really see the overlap of…   Read more»

]]> b21fde2ee74ade1d17a0cfcca96af8c8 Mattea replied to the topic "Lesson 1, Chapters 1-3" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11031/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 06:20:42 -0700 I identify as a white woman, and I would like to believe that I do not have implicit biases towards people of color (PoC), but through my education and training, I’ve had to take the Harvard Implicit Bias test several…   Read more»

]]> 27548cad7e643727fc5c9b222da13eb8 Jen posted a new topic "8/6/26 Live Session Recording (Module 6)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11029/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:17:59 -0700 8/6/26 Recording:https://vimeo.com/1216409763/3139d2e379?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci This session invited exploration into the 4th yama of Brahmacharya (non-excess) and continued building our trauma-informed sequencing skills through an introduction to Centering & Somatics. Whether you joined us live or are watching the recording this week, you’re…… Read more

]]> 767c2c34f9d4255d94fd08f2218197de Christina replied to the topic "7/23/26 Live Session Recording (Module 5)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11028/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:41:43 -0700 i really appreciated this session. when jen first said asteya was her favorite yama i was actually surprised as i had never really felt a connection to this one. by the end of session though my personal journal was filled…   Read more»

]]> ca928459f06edcc5f7f483b2f80d7ca3 Christina replied to the topic "7/16/26 Live Session Recording (Module 4)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11027/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:37:38 -0700 the thoughts that have been sitting with me regarding satya are connected to the concept of power. the concept of truth has been rendered essentially meaningless by our president and those who support him, and of course things like AI…   Read more»

]]> afdb11eef59a413dc3f1916c41ce8c4b Skye replied to the topic "7/23/26 Live Session Recording (Module 5)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11018/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:33:14 -0700 How has your understanding of Asteya (non-stealing) expanded beyond material possessions? This discussion on Asteya (non-stealing) brings to my awareness how in order to practice asteya in this full spectrum, it takes a lot of open-mindedness to learn and adjust, and being…   Read more»

]]> 1e25fcab3289083670c6a8bc17dbc2b4 Anne liked forum post "First Teaching Sesh!" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11015/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:54:12 -0700 2b3bd526e9939071410a9face76125e0 Allyson liked forum post "First Teaching Sesh!" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11014/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:33:42 -0700 6b0fcf6da236449fff64a4cfd090f27f Anne liked forum post "First Teaching Sesh!" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11013/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:11:33 -0700 4edc905e18a3312e944171c72c5bb643 Allison liked forum post "First Teaching Sesh!" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11012/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:10:43 -0700 15f1c6b4039e7b4058bcd11058bdba78 Jennifer replied to the topic "First Teaching Sesh!" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11011/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:57:41 -0700 Yay, Anne! That’s so exciting to hear. Congrats. Just like yoga, I think teaching yoga is a practice. It sounds like you are already reflecting on things and thinking about how to incoporate these insights in to your next session….   Read more»

]]> dbccdfea1ded157d44be7a2e1eb85d80 Cloe replied to the topic "7/2/26 Live Session Recording (Conclude Module 1 & Module 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11009/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:45:54 -0700 Work has been so chaotic this month, I haven’t been able to attend the live sessions as I hoped 🙁 This week’s discussion included some very valuable information and practices though! What stood out to me the most was out…   Read more»

]]> e80f6f7695700671ef0e09672ccb3024 Skye replied to the topic "7/16/26 Live Session Recording (Module 4)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11008/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:38:12 -0700 I found this discussion on satya (truthfulness) to be so insightful and resonant on so many levels. As a facilitator I find it valuable to have these insights into understanding potential barriers to truth so to be able to hold…   Read more»

]]> cf36d11c08b4c54971c3185bf283a1fe Skye liked forum post "First Teaching Sesh!" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/11007/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:31:04 -0700 3be9c0b248d40b5f9806a60f262058c3 Anne replied to the topic "First Teaching Sesh!" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10998/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:24:33 -0700 OMG yes I was doing that today too. Working on language is huge. My Mom gave me good feedback! She liked the class, felt good afterwards and wants me to come back!  Phew lol

]]> 68d0f5b4713ba2331185c9606a1eac4d Anne liked forum post "First Teaching Sesh!" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10997/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:23:43 -0700 cb02faa44faf3e48bc3d8d45ea1d6b5d Madeline replied to the topic "First Teaching Sesh!" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10996/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:04:34 -0700 Congratulations, Anne!!  That is a huge step, I am so glad to hear it turned out well for you and your participant 🙂 Also yes, totally agree that there are so many elements you have to consider, think about, and…   Read more»

]]> f364eae6ebc3012c105bc59079845c7a Anne posted a new topic "First Teaching Sesh!" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10990/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:13:39 -0700 I taught my first student today y’all! It was scary and there were so many things that came up that I’d never thought about. How to demonstrate breath and talk at the same time lol. Transitions. Giving enough time for…   Read more»

]]> 7d4aeed77eb6439694e01e51550152e6 Alenna replied to the topic "5/7/26 Live Session Recording (Conclude Module 13 & Extra Topics)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10988/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:36:01 -0700 I appreciated thinking about Samadhi not as a permanent state to achieve, but as moments of presence, connection, safety, and belonging. Bliss can sound like an intense feeling of happiness or an escape from the challenges of life, so the…   Read more»

]]> f4f75f9df14753f73edb25784238fbf4 Alenna replied to the topic "4/30/26 Live Session Recording (Module 13)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10987/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:25:14 -0700 I appreciated the reminder that facilitation is less about following a perfect sequence and more about responding to the people in front of you. The idea of moving at the pace of the nervous system, rather than the lesson plan,…   Read more»

]]> 2ceb4bcb9826da11a8d9c5dec346caf0 Kimberley liked forum post "7/16/26 Live Session Recording (Module 4)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10986/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:07:14 -0700 8963a2b5986686da10d0490fb77ae5bf Allison replied to the topic "7/23/26 Live Session Recording (Module 5)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10984/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:13:32 -0700 I once again had to dip out of the session early and finished the movement portion later. I would have felt a little silly doing range of motion movements in the coffee shop I was originally in- lol! I am…   Read more»

]]> d2a19d4365e9647fc289cbe5f126063a Skye liked forum post "7/16/26 Live Session Recording (Module 4)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10982/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:32:25 -0700 6477dee3f6ae4dfc526396f4bccb0d02 Allison replied to the topic "7/16/26 Live Session Recording (Module 4)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10980/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:12:07 -0700 For this session, I was able to be present for the first half and had to come back to the recording to participate in the movement portion. I really enjoyed the discussion at the end that focused on the question…   Read more»

]]> 49c3bed5d429729666b8a0a499cd8322 Trista replied to the topic ")" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10979/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:29:17 -0700 Hello Everyone! I am so excited to be joining you from British Columbia, Canada. My journey to becoming a yoga teacher began around 15 years ago when I was navigating a violent relationship, and I found solace and healing in…   Read more»

]]> ce6069e34fb4931c2b30857ba4019512 Jen posted a new topic "7/23/26 Live Session Recording (Module 5)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10975/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:23:21 -0700 Week 7 Recording – Asteya & Range of Motion Recording: Thank you for another engaging session together! If you missed the live gathering—or would simply like to revisit our conversation—you can find the recording above. As you reflect on…   Read more»

]]> 1a870f52975d9325e8b9c24fd0dcb0bf Jen posted a new topic "7/16/26 Live Session Recording (Module 4)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10974/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:21:40 -0700 Week 6 Recording – Satya & Week Two Sequencing Recording: If you weren’t able to join us live—or if you’d like to revisit the discussion—you can access the recording above. As always, you’re warmly invited to continue the conversation…   Read more»

]]> 15cf6003d7e887628cb6f276237d7d9f Skye replied to the topic "7/2/26 Live Session Recording (Conclude Module 1 & Module 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10951/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:43:58 -0700 I appreciate Jen pointing out that through this lens of practice we are exploring, the importance of acknowledging individuals aren’t always arriving ready to be in stillness — the physical practice allows us to settle into our bodies and become…   Read more»

]]> 73a77afa34d9fedb912e15143ca93c25 Bill posted a new course. https://community.prisonyoga.org/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=65794 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:12:42 -0700
Survival to Service: Breaking the Loop of Suffering and Harm

When life has been shaped by stress, trauma, incarceration, or the justice system, familiar reactions can take over before there is time to choose another response. From Survival to Service is a…

]]> 6f4f3cce4ba45ebbbe572238c0124d2d Skye liked forum post "7/2/26 Live Session Recording (Conclude Module 1 & Module 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10947/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:14:19 -0700 65d577a34b31d1e8bd48b31ddbc343ce Skye liked forum post "7/2/26 Live Session Recording (Conclude Module 1 & Module 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10946/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:12:35 -0700 bba13d4e6ef31345b7b0430b3d7200af Skye liked forum post "7/2/26 Live Session Recording (Conclude Module 1 & Module 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10945/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:11:41 -0700 bdc9c5948476fa57cdff8a6b8d8712a1 Madeline replied to the topic "6/25/26 Live Session Recording (Module 1 Part 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10944/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:25:47 -0700 Having to miss the live class was difficult as I found myself missing the interaction and community, but it was nice in that I was able to watch the recording in chunks, as I am finding the duration of 3.5…   Read more»

]]> b9c11db74edf96e76d041ffcb527ce5f Jen posted a new topic "7/9/26 - Session Summary- No Recording Available (Slides Attached)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10937/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:03:01 -0700 Unfortunately, due to an unexpected technical issue between Zoom and my computer, our July 9 live session was not successfully recorded. I’ve spent the past several days trying to recover the recording, but unfortunately it appears to be unrecoverable. I’m…   Read more»

]]> 9f720ea46d2f816acf9fc420cc2c14aa Leslie posted a new topic "Facilitators in Texas" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10932/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:48:16 -0700 Hi all – I am facilitating at a facility in Mart Texas near Waco.  I’ve learned that we have programs in the following places:  John Creuzot Center (Dallas) Santa Maria Hostel (Houston) Harris County Jail (Houston) Would love to connect…   Read more»

]]> d05ba19e4b360e706e0f31399f6f2db4 Christina replied to the topic "7/2/26 Live Session Recording (Conclude Module 1 & Module 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10929/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:02:48 -0700 i was sad to miss this session because breathwork is so important to me personally, and i was eager to learn more about trauma-aware practices in this area specifically. i REALLY appreciated the conversation about how some of the movements…   Read more»

]]> d6a3e804eb9ef86b94bd69ff19e52982 Molly replied to the topic "7/2/26 Live Session Recording (Conclude Module 1 & Module 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10921/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:52:53 -0700 I attended this week’s training Live, except for the breath practices, which I just watched the recording of.  This part of the training was so powerful for me.  In my lived experience as a competitive swimmer for much of my…   Read more»

]]> a5d68fe85bf30fac0701a0c62868346a Allison replied to the topic "7/2/26 Live Session Recording (Conclude Module 1 & Module 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10917/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:29:45 -0700 I feel like there is so much to say about this session! After the introduction to the yoga sutras, I did some deep diving into one that stuck out to me from the slides- 4.25, which was translated as: “A…   Read more»

]]> 6446d79b8ef93f995ea2a448e722428d Cloe replied to the topic "7/2/26 Live Session Recording (Conclude Module 1 & Module 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10914/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:20:14 -0700 This week’s lecture was very informative, and helped me tie together the module work! My relationship with breath practice has evolved into one of awareness, rather than control. When I first began practicing yoga, I felt like I needed to…   Read more»

]]> 1d2cc51cf0e7897e959f070dc405ef40 Cloe replied to the topic "6/25/26 Live Session Recording (Module 1 Part 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10913/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:12:21 -0700 As we began discussing the Eight Limbs of Yoga, I realized that each limb is an important part of a balanced and meaningful practice. Together, they show that yoga is so much more than just physical movement. They encourage health…   Read more»

]]> 03731e098b6ff04ba3450d757e9b7dcb Kimberley liked forum post "6/25/26 Live Session Recording (Module 1 Part 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10910/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:38:13 -0700 c98cf29b9e2a48ac2ad8ef0049adcd4d Skye liked forum post "6/25/26 Live Session Recording (Module 1 Part 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10909/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:02:31 -0700 9de036afa650f7fb6f36c03ac0429740 Skye replied to the topic "6/25/26 Live Session Recording (Module 1 Part 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10908/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:00:49 -0700 viewing the skeleton practicing yoga reminded me of the value in guiding cues that emphasize the importance of establishing a strong connection with the earth to create a solid foundation for supporting our weight, with how much pressure is on…   Read more»

]]> b5fe491a1a9a72851742714cbe9f6367 Skye liked forum post "6/25/26 Live Session Recording (Module 1 Part 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10907/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:46:15 -0700 c2e3e179ad0d1597c599186d29ff40f5 Skye replied to the topic "6/25/26 Live Session Recording (Module 1 Part 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10906/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:44:56 -0700 @anne-moorheadverizon-net Hi Anne, in case you still need, I just noticed the slides were added to Jen’s post above in this thread— here’s the link in case it’s helpful —Week 3 slides

]]> b188c5356aff1a684951e95157a6e876 Jen posted a new topic "7/2/26 Live Session Recording (Conclude Module 1 & Module 2)" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10905/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:12:59 -0700 Week 4 Recording & Reflections  Recording:https://vimeo.com/1207371385/a9b7c90c2d?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci This week we completed our exploration of Module 1, concluding our discussion of the Eight Limbs of Yoga and introducing the Yoga Sutras before continuing into Module 2, where we explored the nervous system,…   Read more»

]]> 4fa83a5997e4d10cfa507a0cab94ae00 Mitchell replied to the topic "PDF Links for Online Leaning Modules" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10902/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:13:45 -0700 redact this lol

]]> 93a8f04900a13c2b688e3fc9c31e42f8 Mitchell replied to the topic "Trauma-Informed Yoga: A Facilitator’s Guide to Sequencing, Cueing, and Adaptive Practice" - https://community.prisonyoga.org/activity/p/10901/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:12:45 -0700 In our meeting last month you mentioned a new guide coming out?

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