04/02/2026
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In Little Rock, Arkansas, incarcerated youth are learning they are more than just their mistakes.
Hear what lead facilitator, Lo Patt has to share-
“Through the practice of yoga, students start to expand. Aligning with the practice, they steadily build awareness and connection between their mind, body, and spirit.
Many of these young people have experienced profound trauma and may have never had healthy coping strategies modeled for them. Eventually, I see even the most guarded students learn something as simple and powerful as closing their eyes and placing a hand over their heart.
It is powerful to witness our trauma impacted youth, especially Black youth, who are disproportionately incarcerated, experiencing even a moment of joy, restoration, or self-confidence. Many of the students I teach also navigate learning challenges and have been repeatedly discouraged from trying. In our classes, we create space to rebuild that trust and effort.”
-Lo esoteric.artistt
🔗Read the full story here
https://www.prisonyoga.org/blog/returning-to-joy-youth-yoga-at-pulaski-county-juvenile-detention-center/?fbclid=PAVERFWAQ413RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafwgJXPDM23qvanjxWun85cBtq3QtjvPlV9eNZvMZBNy5TEfr7cksk63cZa7w_aem_DOXQbHlcHpKEqXg-Sfm46A
Our youth yoga program at Pulaski County Juvenile Detention Center is generously supported by the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame 🙌
