Give Back Yoga Foundation

"If you fall over, you fall over. If you have to stop, you stop. But you start again. Just like life itself, you start again.” - Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa #givebackyoga #yogatherapy #yogaforchange #yogateacher #yogaclass #yogateachers #communityyoga #yoganonprofit #nonprofitorganization #inspiringquote #quoteoftheday #yogaquote

3 ways to hold space for your students in your yoga class: 👂 Practice Active Listening: Be fully present and attentive to your students' needs and concerns. Listen without interrupting, validate their experiences, and offer support. This fosters a sense of trust and connection, allowing students to feel seen and heard. ❤️ Encourage Self-Compassion and Acceptance: Remind students to honor their bodies and practice self-compassion. Emphasize that yoga is a personal journey, and it’s okay to modify poses or take breaks. Encourage them to let go of perfection and embrace where they are in their practice. 👏 Offer Guidance with Empathy and Support: Provide clear instructions and gentle adjustments, always with empathy and respect for individual boundaries. Encourage students to explore their practice at their own pace and offer words of encouragement and support to boost their confidence and self-awareness. What else would you add to this list? Tell us in the comments! #givebackyoga #yogaclass #yogastudent #yogapractice #holdingspace #yogateachertraining #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogapractice

Last Sunday Beryl Bender and David Swenson joined our very own Rob Schware for a one-of-a-kind yoga and meditation practice to support our mission of making yoga accessible to every body. Thank you Beryl, David, and Rob for holding this beautiful class for us. Huge gratitude to everyone who joined us for the live event! Couldn't make the like event, but still want to donate to Give Back Yoga? Click the Class for the Cause button at the link in our bio to access the replay today. Your donation helps us bring yoga to people worldwide who might not otherwise have an opportunity to practice. @berylbenderbirch @davidswensonashtanga #DonateNow #GiveBackYoga #ClassforaCause #DoGoodFeelGood

Happy #matmonday! With our partnership with lululemon we provided mats to Jennifer Boileau who a is yoga teacher trained in trauma sensitive practices, accessible yoga specifically for the law enforcement and military/veteran populations.. Jennifer shared: "The police department was hosting a youth program where the teens from the community would come in for a week and learn how different aspects of emergency response operated, get to meet the officers, and try different aspects of law enforcement first hand. I offered to come in and teach the kids the same practices that I'm using with the officers (trauma informed yoga and iRest meditation) and it was a huge success. The skills were applicable not only on the mat, but off as well as they shared struggles of home life difficulties and school stressors. Seeing that this is how their police and medic role models were also engaged in the practices is one of the ways we can create that bridge on the mat...and have it show up out in the community as well." Jennifer, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to share about your incredible work with our community. Thank you for bringing yoga to those in need. #givebackyoga #yoga #yogaforall #yogaforchange #yogafnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #accessibleyoga #yogachangeslives #matmonday

"Yoga is a way of moving into stillness in order to experience the truth of who you are." ― Erich Schiffmann #givebackyoga #yogatherapy #yogaforchange #yogateacher #yogaclass #yogateachers #communityyoga #yoganonprofit #nonprofitorganization #inspiringquote #quoteoftheday #yogaquote

4 ways to cultivate self-care and compassion through yoga: 1️⃣ Include restorative practices in your routine: Incorporate gentle and restorative yoga poses into your routine to promote relaxation and self-compassion. Poses like Child's Pose (Balasana), Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani), and Supported Bridge Pose can help soothe the nervous system and provide deep rest. 2️⃣ Practice Mindful Breathing: Engage in mindful breathing exercises to center yourself and cultivate self-awareness. Techniques such as Diaphragmatic Breathing, Ujjayi Breath, and Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana) can enhance your sense of inner calm and self-compassion. 3️⃣ Set Intentions for Self-Care: Begin each yoga session by setting a positive intention focused on self-care and compassion. This could be as simple as affirming your commitment to listen to your body, practice kindness towards yourself, or prioritize your well-being throughout the day. 4️⃣ Incorporate Meditation and Reflection: Dedicate time to meditation and self-reflection as part of your yoga practice. Practices such as Loving-Kindness Meditation (Metta), Body Scan Meditation, and Journaling can help you develop greater self-compassion and deepen your understanding of your own needs and emotions. #givebackyoga #yogaforselfcare #yogaforselfcompassion #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogapractice

Happy #matmonday! With our partnership with lululemon we provided mats to Heidi Zeller who offers yoga classes to children in lower income neighborhoods and residents in assisted living homes that wouldn’t be able to practice otherwise. Heidi shared: "Everyone loves "Kind Karma® Yoga", and we are told by the staff members how much they are benefiting from the consistent practice. The parents of the children are telling the school administrators how their kids are much calmer, and less anxious and stressed. The employees of the senior facilities tell us how the yoga is lifting their moods as well as feeling better physically." Heidi, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to share about your incredible work with our community. Thank you for bringing yoga to those in need. #givebackyoga #yoga #yogaforall #yogaforchange #yogafnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #accessibleyoga #yogachangeslives #matmonday

"If you seek peace, be still. If you seek wisdom, be silent. If you seek love, be yourself." — Becca Lee #givebackyoga #yogatherapy #yogaforchange #yogateacher #yogaclass #yogateachers #communityyoga #yoganonprofit #nonprofitorganization #inspiringquote #quoteoftheday #yogaquote

Join our Class for a Cause! July 14th at 6pm EST Experience a once-in-a-lifetime class with world class teachers Beryl Bender and David Swenson, by donation. All funds will help us continue supporting yoga outreach projects in prisons, hospitals, schools, and community centers. “Once we look around and see the state of things and realize that we are not separate, but a part of it All, we really can't help but give back,” says @BerylBenderBirch, author, activist, and co-founder of the Give Back Yoga Foundation. She believes yoga helps you pay attention, first to yourself, then to the interconnectedness of our world. Make a donation to receive an exclusive link to access the live class. You will also receive a link to the replay afterwards, so you can return to the class again and again! Register here: https://buff.ly/4cmSVTl #givebackyoga #yogaforall #yogaclass #onlineyoga #yogateacher #yogatherapist

Happy #matmonday! With our partnership with Gaiam we provided mats to Daniel Nichols who along with co-teacher Jiwon , they offer free yoga classes biweekly at the public library in downtown Syracuse and special free classes to medical students. Daniel shared: "Students of our class have found a safe space to practice yoga with friends, without putting a big dent in their bank account. They have noted reduced stress and improved sleep, and we have witnessed remarkable progress in their breathwork, strength and flexibility." Daniel, we are so grateful to have the opportunity to share about your incredible work with our community. Thank you for bringing yoga to those in need. #givebackyoga #yoga #yogaforall #yogaforchange #yogafnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #accessibleyoga #yogachangeslives #matmonday