Beginnings of Yoga Outreach
In 1996 Annabelle Tame, from England, gave a talk on teaching yoga within the prison system to a group of yoga teachers from the Lower Mainland. Inspired by Annabelle's talk and under the direction of Sandra Sammartino, a loosely knit group of yoga teachers came together to bring yoga into the correctional system within British Columbia. Yoga Outreach continued to grow from this foundation, expanding to serve a diverse range of facilities. The love, commitment and passion that started this project, continues today.
Ongoing Training and Support
- YOGA OUTREACH provides support to its teachers through ongoing training including practicums, facility training and workshops
- YOGA OUTREACH has ongoing meetings for teachers to share, connect, and learn from each other, facilitating peer support
- YOGA OUTREACH produces a newsletter for teachers to distribute to their students
- YOGA OUTREACH provides equipment for teachers to use in their YOGA OUTREACH classes
Funding for Yoga Outreach
- Funding for YOGA OUTREACH comes from various sources:
- Proceeds from the annual 'REACHING OUT WITH YOGA GATHERING'
- Private donations
- Yoga teachers increase their fees and donate the extra money
- Community-building fundraising events
If you would like to teach, donate or volunteer with Yoga Outreach, or like more information about the project, please contact us.
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