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YOGA THERAPY
➢ PEDAGOGY
Most incarcerated people have a history of complex, interpersonal trauma. This trauma
is at the root of action that leads to harm and self-harm. It must be addressed if we are serious
about our rehabilitation.
The yoga classes are conducted every day at 4:30 am in the jail. The yoga trainer
Neelkanth is appointed by the Sri Aurobindo society for helping the prisoners to maintain a
healthy mindset. The main objective of conducting yoga sessions every day is to reduce the
physical, mental, and emotional impacts and healthcare costs associated with stress and
unresolved trauma. In addition, to help the prisoners develop self-awareness, self-worth,
empathy, and compassion that leads to positive personal and pro-social choices
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