Mental Health United States Project #49135

Mental Health Resources 4 Underserved Communities

by Yoga 4 Change, INC

Mental Health Resources 4 Underserved Communities

Project Report | Jan 21, 2025
Quarterly Report: January 2025

By Molly Hill | Director of Philanthropy

Yoga 4 Change provides structure, empowerment, and results. Yoga 4 Change is built on an established, purpose-driven curriculum that pairs yoga movements with thematic teachings tailored to the physical and emotional needs of each population we serve. Our professionally trained instructors go directly to the source, introducing yoga and mindfulness as powerful tools for overcoming trauma. Our highly trained instructors are encouraged to assess each situation and teach according to the needs of the individuals in each class. This approach allows us to better connect with the four diverse populations we work with. We believe that empowered instructors create empowered students and lasting change. We have implemented Yoga 4 Change in more than 120 facilities throughout five counties since 2014. Participants are able to work through, and release their negative emotions, as they learn to calm mind and body, find inner strength, and master their breathing. Each class includes a therapeutic writing component based on relevant themes, giving participants the ability to document, confront, and openly discuss their feelings. We are a results-driven organization motivated by the change we see in our students.

For program participants (adults and youth), there was a significant increase in mood (p < .001), significant decrease in stress (p < .001), and significant decrease in pain (adult only, p < .001) after participation in class as compared to before. Data include outcomes for Yoga 4 Change students across all programs.

Adult Population

Change Mood 19%
Stress 30%
Pain 18%

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Sep 26, 2024
Quarterly Report: October 2024

By Molly Hill | Director of Philanthropy

Jun 4, 2024
Quarterly Report:June 2024

By Molly Hill | Director of Philanthropy

Quarter One Results: Mental Health

Yoga 4 Change is a non-profit organization that aims to achieve lasting, demonstrative change for veterans, individuals who are experiencing incarceration, youth, and people living with mental health conditions. Yoga 4 Change provides structure, empowerment, and results and is built on an established, purpose-driven curriculum that pairs yoga movements with thematic teachings tailored to the physical and emotional needs of each population we serve. To learn more about the work Yoga 4 Change is doing, visit the Research, Data & Evaluation page at www.y4c.org/impact.

This report shares Yoga 4 Change key findings for the period from January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024. Pre/Post Class For program adult participants, there was a significant increase in mood (p < .001), significant decrease in stress (p < .001), and a significant decrease in pain (p < .001) after participation in class as compared to before. Adults Population Scale Average % Change Mood 14% Stress 30% Pain 19%

Total mental health/recovery participants from January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024 = 1,646 (The number of individuals served is based on the # of participants taught in each class. Individuals are counted each time they participate. Mood, stress, and pain outcomes include participants who completed data collection notecards).

Mental Health/Recovery Qualitative Shares:

“Courage helps me to keep taking the steps to be a better me even though its hard”

“Very peaceful and fun”

“Laying down closing my eyes i felt like i was taken to another world”

“To help me push through tough times”

“Wish I could have done more this class”

“Feeling more grateful and connected.”

"This class really opened me up on the different levels my mind and body can go! Very much needed!”

Links:

https://www.y4c.org/quarterly-reports

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