Transformation Yoga Project

Dear friends, I rarely ask you for help but the Defy Ventures PA chapter could sure use your support. In its 1 ½ years of existence the PA chapter has done impactful work to significantly reduce recidivism rates through our nationally recognized prison-based entrepreneurship program. After a 6-month intensive program we recently graduated our first class at the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center. A new program recently started at SCI Chester. These in prison programs are in addition to our entrepreneurship bootcamp for returning citizens. We need your support to continue to maintain and grow these programs. While the state's recidivism rate hovers at 60%, only 10% of Defy's graduates return to prison.

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We are grateful for our involvement with the start up of Defy Ventures PA chapter Defy Ventures as we returned to PICC (Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center) with over 20 outside volunteers to support job development and grounding skills for the inside students. This is the first of many inside programs to be implemented within Pennsylvania. Several TYP instructor's were part of the outside team of volunteers.

We are excited to be working on the second edition of our book 'Yoga for Recovery: A Practical Guide for Healing.' This will be a significant update for our organization including the eBook and paperback versions. https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Recovery-practical-guide-healing/dp/1946005274 Please reach out for more info.

Please share if you know someone who might be interested. This will be a fantastic day.

Mike Huggins, Founder of Transformation Yoga Project is partnering with Sync Recovery to provide 7 hours of trauma-informed training, E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500 on September 23rd at Kirkridge Retreat & Study Center.
Participants can expect to learn tools and techniques for developing their personal yoga practice. We will explore the power of the body through physical movement while connecting with the mind through breathwork and meditation. The benefits of this practice can be applied off the mat in our daily lives.

Participants will be more equipped to use yoga as a tool for personal development and for strengthening relationships with others.

The following topics will be covered:

What is trauma and how unresolved trauma manifests in our daily lives
Yoga: mind/body connection for developing calmness, balance and resiliency
Masculinity: Becoming a Better Man
Developing a meaningful yoga practice
How to use yoga and mindfulness in the real world
Instruction in specific movement, breathing and meditation practices that have been proven effective with a variety of men’s groups.
7 hours of Yoga Alliance recognized continuing education credit available.

The cost of this retreat is $50. Registration includes the best-selling book by Mike Huggins: ‘Going Om- A CEO’s Self-Discovery Behind Bars.’ Please inquire about scholarships if the registration fee is not in your budget.

https://syncrecovery.org/events/yoga-for-men/

Finally....a trauma informed yoga workshop for men! We are proud to be partnering with Synchronicity Recovery Foundation to offer this one day event. Special pricing provided. https://syncrecovery.org/events/yoga-for-men/