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Prison Yoga Project goes international, expands into Europe

December 28, 2021 by Timothy Hicks

The founder of the Prison Yoga Project in San Quentin and other U.S. prisons has expanded his reach into Europe.  “The demand to have yoga in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Prison Programs, Recently Posted Tagged With: Prison Yoga Project

Program Profile: Yoga Returns to San Quentin

July 30, 2021 by Juan Haines

When programs reopened after the COVID-19 lock-down, Yoga instructor James Fox was one of the first volunteers to return to San Quentin State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mental Health, Mental Stimulation, Most Read, Prison Programs Tagged With: Prison Programs, Prison Yoga Project

SQ volunteer creates lasting values

April 19, 2018 by Thomas Gardner

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San Quentin volunteer Chris Wilson says violence is no way to solve racial issues in America. “I believe that no movement that is based on anger alone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Profiles Tagged With: Black Lives Matter, Buddhist Program, Prison Yoga Project

Birdman nurses the wildlife on the Lower Yard

April 19, 2018 by Forrest Lee Jones

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Every day, the yard at San Quentin State Prison is bustling with wildlife activity. While inmates run the track and play tennis and basketball, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Profiles Tagged With: Buddha Dharma Group, Prison Yoga Project, San Quentin prisoners

Singer/songwriter Neda Boin brings inspiration to SQ

April 16, 2018 by Kevin Sawyer

There is a way to change anger and fear to love, singer-songwriter Neda Boin told an audience of San Quentin prisoners and outside guests. For her, it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Featured Tagged With: Neda Boin, Prison Yoga Project

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