The Art Of Yoga Project
The Art Of Yoga Project
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of The Art of Yoga Project (AYP) is to lead at-risk, exploited and incarcerated teen girls involved in the California juvenile justice system toward accountability to self, others and community by providing practical tools to effect behavioral change. We currently provide direct services to over 800 girls annually in San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties by sending specially-trained yoga teachers and creative arts educators into juvenile detention centers and rehabilitation facilities to teach a proprietary, strength-based intervention program. AYP specializes in gender-responsive rehabilitation using a holistic, evidence-based approach to promote girls' self-awareness, self-respect and self-control.
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- PROVIDES YOGA AND CREATIVITY PROGRAMS FOR EXISTING SERVICE PROGRAMS SERVING AT-RISK YOUNG WOMEN. - DEVELOPS CURRICULUM PROGRAM THAT INCORPORATES HEALTH EDUCATION, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE (YOGA), MENTAL DISCIPLINE (MEDITATION) AND CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY TO TEACH EACH TEEN GIRL HOW TO: IDENTIFY THE ISSUES THAT CAUSE THEM TO MAKE POOR CHOICES; MANAGE THEIR ANGER AND IMPULSES; BECOME ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS AND DEVELOP A PRODUCTIVE OUTLET FOR THEIR EMOTIONS. EACH SESSION BEGINS WITH A RIGOROUS, STRENGTHENING YOGA PRACTICE AND CONTINUES WITH A CREATIVE ARTS ACTIVITY. - PROVIDES A MENTORING PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS AYP PARTICIPANTS WITH POSITIVE ADULT FEMALE ROLE MODELS IN THE COMMUNITY.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The art of yoga project specializes in rehabilitating incarcerated teenage girls, by using a holistic, gender-responsive, research-based approach to promote self-awareness, self-respect and self-control. our program combines health education, character development, yoga, meditation and creative arts to teach at-risk teen girls to identify the issues that cause them to make poor choices; manage their anger and impulses; become accountable for their actions and develop a productive outlet for their emotions and dreams. our mission is to lead teen girls in the california juvenile justice system toward accountability - to themselves, to others and to their community. by providing practical tools to effect behavioral change, we aspire to be a nationally recognized method for the effective treatment of at-risk adolescent girls, particularly in the juvenile justice system.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “The art of yoga project specializes in rehabilitating incarcerated teenage girls, by using a holistic, gender-responsive, research-based approach to promote self-awareness, self -respect and self-control. our program combines health education, character development, yoga, meditation and creative arts to teach at-risk teen girls to identify the issues that cause them to make poor choices; manage their anger and impulses; become accountable for their actions and develop a productive outlet for their emotions and dreams. our mission is to lead teen girls in the california juvenile justice system toward accountability - to themselves, to others and to their community. by providing practical tools to effect behavioral change, we aspire to be a nationally recognized method for the effective treatment of at-risk adolescent girls, particularly in the juvenile justice system.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is CA.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 555 BRYANT STREET, PALO ALTO, CA, 94301.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 47 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $11,768.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2006.
- The organization pays $488,872 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $26,393 in fundraising expenses.
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