The Art of Yoga Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Palo Alto, CA, dedicated to healing and empowering marginalized youth through mindfulness-based practices. Since 2005, they have served over 10,000 unique youth, offering 1,000 classes annually, and have witnessed reported improvements in emotional regulation among 80% of participants. Their scientific approach, utilizing the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), focuses on regulating traumatized individuals' nervous systems and bringing them back into balance.
Through yoga and meditation, the Art of Yoga Project provides a safe space for youth to release and process difficult memories, learn emotional regulation techniques, and cultivate a sense of belonging in the universe. Their impactful work has been supported by The San Mateo County Office of Arts and Culture and Arts Commission, and they continue to offer yoga, creative arts programs, mentoring, and training services to empower and uplift marginalized youth.
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