Reimagining The Criminal Justice System. Yoga Behind Bars envisions a world where all communities are healthy and thriving, where all people feel safe, connected, and valued. Their programs open doors to self-understanding, resilience, and transformation. They advocate for restorative justice solutions, holistic re-entry services, and the removal of other barriers that prevent formerly incarcerated people from rebuilding their lives upon release. Yoga Behind Bars works with the WA State corrections leadership to create opportunities within the system; This includes yoga classes for prison staff and yoga teacher training for incarcerated people.
Yoga Behind Bars
Alexandra Nyman
Alexandra Nyman is a fashion designer, marketing professional, and the founder of the Break Free Foundation. When she is not screaming at the top of her lungs, advocating for change, she can be found taking a million pictures of her cat and playing way too much Animal Crossing.