Recording: https://vimeo.com/1212725884/eb6ec1ba47?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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 this week's discussion, you might consider sharing:

• How has your understanding of Asteya (non-stealing) expanded beyond material possessions?
• What observations arose during our exploration of physical and emotional range of motion?
• Is there a moment from our discussion, movement practice, or workshop that you'll carry forward into your own personal practice or facilitation?

You're also welcome to share any other reflections or questions that emerged while watching.

Recording: https://vimeo.com/1210665066/f6107246ed?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

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 here. Some optional reflection prompts include:

• What aspect of Satya (truthfulness) resonated most with you, either personally or in your role as a facilitator?
• How did the discussion around the Week Two sequencing template influence your thinking about introducing yoga to a new community?
• What insights, questions, or reflections are staying with you after watching this session?

Feel free to respond to one of these prompts or simply share whatever stood out to you.

I'm so sorry to everyone who planned to watch the recording later.

To support everyone fairly:

• No reflection is required for this week's live session if you were unable to attend.
• I'll upload the PDF of this week's presentation slides here so everyone has access to the material we covered.

During our session we:

• Began Module 3, transitioning into the practical application of trauma-informed facilitation.
• Explored Ahimsa (non-harming) and considered how compassion, nonviolence, and care appear across many spiritual and philosophical traditions while reflecting on why Prison Yoga Project's facilitation remains intentionally trauma-informed and secular.
• Began our first facilitation demonstration, exploring how our language, presence, and choices help create spaces that support participant agency, nervous system regulation, and embodied awareness.

Thank you all for your understanding and grace with this unexpected technology issue. I truly appreciate it.

I look forward to continuing together next week as we continue to Module 4 and spend more time practicing facilitation together.

 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, trauma-informed regulation, the respiratory system, and introductory breathing practices.

If you weren't able to join us live, you're invited to watch the recording and share a reflection below. You're always welcome to simply share what resonated with you, what surprised you, or what you're continuing to think about after the session.

If you'd like a prompt, consider reflecting on one or more of these questions:

•  As we concluded our discussion of the Eight Limbs and introduced the Yoga Sutras, was there a teaching or concept that felt especially meaningful or applicable to your own life or future facilitation?
•  What stood out to you about our discussion of the nervous system and trauma-informed regulation? Did anything shift or deepen your understanding of how yoga supports healing?
•  How do you currently relate to breath practices? Were there any breathing techniques or trauma-informed considerations that surprised you or expanded your perspective?

🎥 Recording:
https://vimeo.com/1205090282/5408599006?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

If you weren't able to join us live, you're invited to watch the recording and share a reflection below. You are always welcome to simply share what resonated with you, what surprised you, or what you're continuing to think about after the session.

If you'd like a prompt, consider reflecting on one or more of these questions:

🌿 What did you notice as we explored the skeletal and muscular systems? Did viewing familiar postures through the lens of anatomy change the way you think about movement or facilitation?

🌿 As we began discussing the Eight Limbs of Yoga, was there one limb or concept that particularly resonated with you? Why?

🌿 This week's mindfulness invitation is to notice your posture and breath throughout the day. Have you observed any relationships between your posture, your breathing, your thoughts, your emotions, or the environments you're in?

As always, there are no right or wrong answers. This space exists to support reflection, curiosity, and learning from one another. We look forward to hearing what emerged for you.

The recording from this week's live session is now available:

🎥 https://vimeo.com/1202686620/474009482c?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

This week we began exploring Module 1, discussing definitions of yoga, reviewing some of the history of the practice, considering the role of a trauma-informed facilitator, and introducing directional planes of movement as a foundation for future sequencing discussions.

For those unable to attend live, you're invited to share a reflection after watching the recording.

You may simply share what resonated with you, what challenged you, or what you're still curious about.

If you'd like a prompt, consider one of the following:

• How has your understanding or definition of yoga evolved over time?

• What qualities do you believe are most important for a trauma-informed facilitator to embody?

• What stood out to you from our discussion of yoga history, PYP methodology, or the movement lecture?

As always, there are no right answers—just opportunities for exploration, reflection, and community learning.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

In this Space We:

• Honor Ourselves, One Another, & The Learning Process of All
  • We hold a confidential space for all
  • We recognize the path of story sharing may not be a welcome and comfortable experience for all
  • We remain Present, Patient and Supportive
  • We take time to Pause, Reflect, and offer clarifying questions
• Consider our Contributions to Discussions:
  • Why Am I Talking? What do I Wish to Say?
  • Does this Contribute to the Learning Space? 
  • Am I sharing personal “I” statements?
  • Am I contributing to creating a collaborative space for others to share?
• We Practice:
  • Non-Harm 
    • We practice Non-Judgment and Explore our Personal Biases and Assumptions
    • We consider when/how we share and how we may impact others
    • We practice Compassion and Empathy toward self and others
    • We approach differences of opinion with curiosity and seek opportunities to learn, teach, and collaborate 
  • Truth 
    • We share statements that are truthful and pertinent
  • Non-Stealing 
    • We honor space for everyone to contribute with patience and curiosity
  • Non-Excess 
    • We resist Monopolizing Discussions
    • We utilize the Group Forum and Office Hours to deepen our individual understanding when time is limited during live sessions
  • Letting Go 
    • We pause and reflect before transitioning to new topics
• We Support our own Practice and the Practice of our fellow learners

This resource has been a foundational tool within PYP, and I am currently in the process of revising and expanding it. As part of this next edition, the sequencing section will be edited to offer more clarity around the sequence templates, along with additional guidance to support facilitators in adapting and customizing practices for the unique needs of the spaces and populations they serve.

I will also be adding a new section that outlines a step-by-step 8-week pilot program. This is designed to support those who are introducing yoga in new settings, particularly with individuals who may have little to no prior experience with the practice.

Additionally, the updated edition will include guidance around postures—highlighting those that are not recommended within PYP programming, as well as shapes that may be vulnerable or inaccessible depending on individual lived experience and environmental context.

I’d love to invite you into this process. As you review the guide, please feel free to share any feedback, questions, or suggestions here in this thread. Your insights can help shape this resource into something even more supportive and practical for facilitators, both in program settings and for personal practice.

Thank you for being part of this evolving work.