Moving into our 6th year, we’re beginning to place additional focus on prevention programs. Our prevention initiatives continue to align with our mandate by operating in some of the least- served neighbourhoods so that yoga may be an option for those who haven’t had access.
Through a 3-year partnership with the Toronto District School Board, we are launching the Three Schools, One Community Initiative with the goal to create a lasting impact in specific “priority” areas of the GTA. We will pilot the the program in 3 schools in Regent Park this year and apply the model within additional areas next year. The most important aspect of this initiative will be to build strong community relationships - both within the schools and in the communities in which we’re working.
Our PhD researcher and art therapist partners will be gathering youth testimonials and insights on their experiences so that the youth themselves can inform the program’s future growth.
In a nutshell, the program components are:
We’re proud to be partnering with the following schools to offer 24 weeks of yoga programing at each over the course of this school year:
Nelson Mandela Park P.S.
Duke of York Junior P.S.
Market Lane Junior & Senior P.S
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