Yoga as a Path to Freedom: The Journey of Tien Nguyen
I often say that yoga found me when I needed it most. My name is Tien Nguyen, and I am a yoga facilitator with Prison…
Category: Facilitator Experience
At Pendleton, Yoga Is Community
When people hear “Prison Yoga Project,” they often imagine straightforward yoga classes in prisons. But for those of us facilitating these sessions, the reality is…
Healing the Body, Healing the Heart: Lessons from Yoga and Restorative Circles in Mexican Prisons
Prison Yoga Project is deeply grateful for the leadership and vision of Luisa Pérez, who has guided PYP–Mexico for the past eight years. As she…
Prison Officer. Space Holder. Healer.
Author’s note: I usually use the term “incarcerated people” when referring to those behind bars, as it centers their humanity. In this piece, you’ll also…
What Prison Taught Me About Hope
Where Do You Find Hope? I have been teaching trauma-informed yoga with Prison Yoga Project (PYP) at Richard J. Donovan (RJD) Correctional Facility for the…
