MISSION
Our mission is to increase access to evidence-based yoga and mindfulness practices to support the resilience, personal strength, and wellness of our community.
VISION
We envision a world where healing begins within each individual and overflows into the collective. By nurturing emotional resilience, self-awareness, and compassion, we create a ripple effect, transforming not just individuals, but families, neighborhoods, and entire communities.
VALUES
Equity – We believe yoga and mindfulness are human rights, not luxuries. Every person deserves access to tools that support healing and wellbeing.
Sustainability – We are committed to building programs and partnerships that last, ensuring long-term impact for our community and fair support for the teachers who serve it.
Resiliency – We honor the innate strength within each person and provide practices that empower individuals to recover, adapt, and thrive in the face of life’s challenges.
WHY IT MATTERS
Yoga Village offers more than yoga classes - it’s transformation in action. Together with our teachers, partners, and supporters, we bring trauma-sensitive yoga and mindfulness practices to those who need them most.
Yoga and mindfulness offer a pathway to healing by:
Regulating the Nervous System – Mindful movement and meditation activate the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to shift the body out of fight-or-flight and into a state of calm.
Reconnecting to the Body – A history of complex trauma can cause people to feel unsafe or disconnected from their physical selves. Gentle, choice-based movement fosters a sense of safety, agency, and presence.
Building Emotional Resilience – By practicing awareness and self-regulation, individuals strengthen their capacity to navigate challenges with steadiness and adaptability.
When individuals begin to heal in these ways, the effects extend beyond themselves bringing more patience, compassion, and resilience into families, workplaces, and communities