Prison Yoga, Trauma-Informed Teaching & Yoga as a Tool for Transformation with Nicole from Prison Yoga Project
In this powerful and inspiring episode of The Yogalebrity Podcast, Angelica Govaert sits down with Nicole, the Executive Director of Prison Yoga Project, to explore the life-changing impact of trauma-informed yoga, yoga in prisons, and yoga for incarcerated populations.
They dive deep into what it really means to teach yoga in a correctional setting and why this sacred practice can be a profound tool for nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and rehabilitation through yoga.
Nicole shares how she went from being a high school teacher in the South to becoming a leader in the national movement to bring accessible, healing-centered yoga to jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers across the U.S. Learn how trauma-informed yoga training, restorative practices, and somatic movement are being used not just to help those behind bars—but to shift the culture of the entire justice system.
Angelica shares her own powerful story of working with incarcerated students and how one yoga teacher training participant used what she learned to teach yoga while serving time—transforming her prison experience and impacting countless lives.
If you’re a yoga teacher interested in making a difference, working in service, or learning how to adapt your teaching for real-world impact, this episode is a must-listen.
You’ll learn about Prison Yoga Project’s yoga teacher training programs, how to become a facilitator, and ways to support this incredible mission—even if you never teach inside.
🌐 Connect with Nicole and explore how you can support or join Prison Yoga Project at https://www.prisonyoga.org
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