By Alexandra Ramirez | Director of Development & Strategic Impact
Yoga 4 Change is a trauma-informed yoga service organization that provides programming to underserved populations. We have established programming across Florida with organizations that serve individuals in recovery and living with mental health conditions, individuals who are justice involved, youth, veterans, military service members and their families.
Yoga 4 Change is an organization the believes in second chances, especially for those significantly impacted by trauma. The combination of breathing techniques and yoga movements paired with thematic teachings that foster introspection offers students an opportunity to tap into neuroplasticity- or the brain’s ability to rewire itself. This mindfulness skillset supports students in their healing journey.
As an evidence based and data driven organization the transformation we witness in our students fuels our mission and are a constant reminder of our ‘why’ to foster healing within the communities we serve.
Key quantitative findings for our first quarter (November 1st to January 31st) indicate a statistically significant change in self-reported ratings on stress, mood and physical pain from adult participants before and after class. To learn more about the work Yoga 4 Change is doing, visit the Research, Data & Evaluation page at www.y4c.org/impact
Adult Population Scale Average % Change:
Mood Increased 20%
Stress Decreased by 32%
Pain Decreased by 21%
Total adult participants from November 1 to January 31, 2026 = 2,778 (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).
Key qualitative shares from justice impacted (incarcerated and court-involved) men and women are captured in the graphic attached.
Key qualitative shares from all adults served in the first quarter:
"Class left me feeling more connected with myself. instructions were clear and I felt very well guided
throughout the class."
"I came in today feeling groggy and sluggish, left feeling renewed and ready to take on the day!"
"Impacted my physical pain positively. This is reallyhelpful for physical growth."
"It helped me slow down my mind and just "be". The calming mood. It is helping me so much to improve my breathing. It’s a huge difference."
Youth Population Scale Average % Change:
Mood Increased 27%
Stress Decreased by 26%
Total youth participants from November 1 to January 31, 2026 = 1,696 (The number of individuals served is based on the # of participants taught in each class. Individuals are counted each time they participate. Mood and stress, outcomes include participants who completed data collection notecards).
Key qualitative shares from all youth served in the first quarter include:
"I felt empowered, connected, & relaxed during practice."
"It helped me ground myself and release tension."
"I enjoyed the breathwork."
"I learned to trust myself in my body and how to have boundaries."
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