Welcome to Project Yoga
Project Yoga is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to promote mental health and physical well-being in Greater Cincinnati’s underserved communities through trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness. At Project Yoga, we believe in the transformative power of movement and breath. Through these practices, we spread the ripple effect of kindness, peace, and compassion and mindfulness. Our trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness programs are designed to nurture mental health, foster physical well-being, and cultivate a sense of connection and belonging for all. We collaborate with schools, shelters, social service organizations, and other community-based nonprofits to introduce safe yoga movements, mindfulness, meditation, and breathing exercises. Through the lens of trauma-informed yoga, our classes empower individuals with life-changing coping skills that support mental health, promote peace, and build resiliency, fostering healthy, safe, and thriving communities.
"You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop." –Rumi
EIN: 35-2415504
P.O. Box 30217 Cincinnati, OH 45230
Thursday, may 1st, 6-9pm
Help Us Create a Ripple Effect!
Help Project Yoga bring the healing power of trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness to underserved communities in Greater Cincinnati. Your support creates a ripple effect of kindness, peace, and well-being, transforming lives and strengthening communities. By supporting this event, you help expand our reach, spreading mindfulness, resilience, and well-being throughout our community.
View Project Yoga’s Wish List of much needed items to support our efforts serving Greater Cincinnati!
“Ultimately, all children want is presence and love. They are the ultimate yogis. Let’s learn to honour and respect our children, we have so much to learn from them.”
-EkhartYOGA
"I like yoga because it makes me feel happy and strong."
– A young Project Yoga participant 💛
Project Yoga featured on WKRC Local News 12
Our Mission
To bring the healing and therapeutic benefits of yoga and mindfulness to underserved communities.
Our Vision
To empower populations with coping skills that cultivate peace and resiliency to build healthy, safe, and thriving communities.
Project Yoga’s Approach to Trauma-Informed Yoga
We recognize that trauma is pervasive and can profoundly impact individuals' physical, emotional, and psychological well-being, particularly in underserved communities and among youth. This is why we are dedicated to offering trauma-informed care through yoga practices that are not only accessible but also tailored to support a whole-person approach to mental health, physical wellness, social-emotional well-being, and resiliency. Project Yoga instructors and assistants are trained in understanding trauma and its impact and guide students without judgment to authentically create a learning environment that is sensitive to trauma and socio-cultural differences and supports healing.
What is trauma-informed yoga?
Trauma-informed yoga is an approach to yoga instruction that considers the effect of trauma on individuals' physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
It emphasizes creating a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for students who have experienced trauma, acknowledging that traditional yoga practices may not always be suitable or beneficial for them.
