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Yoga programs
[edit]Yoga and meditation programs have been used in correctional facilities to promote reflection, mindfulness and patience, and reduce stress[1][2] in an environment that is a breeding ground for violence and negative thinking.[3] A yoga program was established in the United States at San Quentin State Prison in 2002 by James Fox.[4] Formalized later as the Prison Yoga Project, it teaches asana, pranayama, and meditation practices—and how to train the mind not to be reactive[5]—which helps individuals cope from past trauma and develop more productive behavior patterns.[3][4] More than 100 jails and prisons in the United States have replicated the Prison Yoga Project programs.[4][a] Fox wrote A Path for Healing and Recovery, which as of early 2016[update] has been sent at no charge to over 15,000 prisoners.[8] Steven Belenko, a professor with Temple University's Department of Criminal Justice states that yoga and meditation instruction could be provided via DVDs, which would be a relatively low-cost solution for prisons.[2]
Notes
[edit]- ^ For example, The Prison Yoga Project-New York and Liberation Yoga Project, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Hygiene (DHMH), have provided yoga programs for men, women, and youth in several state correctional facilities, including Rikers Island and the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women.[1][6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Ullman, Dana. "Bringing Yoga to Prison". The Atlantic. Retrieved February 11, 2014.
- ^ a b Pilon, Mary (March 1, 2013). "A Series of Poses for Fitness, Inside and Out". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
- ^ a b "How Yoga Can Help in California's Overcrowded Prisons - Video". TIME.com. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
- ^ a b c Craig, Kenneth (November 25, 2015). "Prisons offer yoga to help rehabilitate inmates". CBS News. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
- ^ "James Fox: YJ People's Choice Seva Award scholarship nominee, Good Karma Awards". Yoga Journal. March 22, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
- ^ Atluri, Srihari (November 15, 2015). Incredible Story Of How A Child Trafficking Survivor Overcome The Horrific Past: Anneke Lucas. India: NRI Samay Radio. Event occurs at 1:16.
- ^ Atluri, Srihari (November 15, 2015). Incredible Story Of How A Child Trafficking Survivor Overcome The Horrific Past: Anneke Lucas. India: NRI Samay Radio. Event occurs at 6:00.
- ^ Pang, Amelia (March 7, 2016). "Prison Yoga: Is Meditation the Cure for Recidivism?". The Epoch Times. Retrieved December 25, 2016.