Empowerment & access to social & emotional life skills through conscious movement for those in our Central Oregon community who need it most.
Many of our society's most complex and enduring problems, including mental health challenges, houselessness, alcohol and drug addiction, gun violence, and rising suicide rates among youth and veterans, share common underlying causal factors: stress, trauma, fear, and disconnection. With resources to address these issues stretched thin, it is increasingly crucial to target these underlying factors. Amazingly, there is an ancient system that is proven to do just that: the principles and practices of yoga postures, breathing techniques, and mindfulness.
The Namaspa Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Central Oregon offering yoga and mindfulness classes, as well as yoga teacher training scholarships, to underserved, under-resourced, and socially stigmatized communities. We embrace a trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, and strengths-based approach. Our goal is to foster health, self-awareness, emotional literacy, resilience, and community connection – empowering individuals to create positive impact in their own lives, families, and the greater community.
As of October 1, 2023
We have:
Offered over 1,527 classes.
(over 10,000 participant contact hours)
Reached nearly 2,500 individuals.
Had over 340 free 6-week “Fresh Start” In-studio Yoga Passes redeemed by members of our community who otherwise lack access to yoga and other wellness services.
Awarded 36 individuals BIPOC and/or financial aid scholarships to assist them in participating in and graduating from Namaspa’s 200-hour yoga teacher training program.
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