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Episode #210 ~ James Fox ~ Prison Yoga Project: Finding Freedom Behind Bars Through Yoga

 

James Fox is the founder of the Prison Yoga Project, an initiative dedicated to bringing yoga and mindfulness practices to incarcerated populations. Over the past two decades, Fox has developed a trauma-informed approach to teaching yoga, focusing on emotional healing and rehabilitation within the prison system. Under his leadership, the Prison Yoga Project has expanded globally across multiple continents. Fox has authored the book "Yoga A Path for Healing and Recovery," which has been distributed widely to incarcerated individuals worldwide. He is also a trained facilitator in violence prevention and emotional intelligence, contributing significantly to prison reform and rehabilitation through yoga.

Visit Prison Yoga Project and make a donation today: https://www.prisonyoga.org/

Key Takeaways:

  • Trauma-Informed Approach: James Fox emphasizes the importance of using yoga as a tool for managing unresolved trauma, which is common among the incarcerated.
  • Prison System Insights: Fox provides a critical look at how the current prison system lacks effective rehabilitation programs and suggests a shift towards healing over mere punishment.
  • Global Impact: The Prison Yoga Project has grown significantly, with affiliates worldwide, demonstrating the universal applicability of yoga as a rehabilitation tool.
 


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