The Center fundraises for and implements outreach programs, which send yoga and meditation instructors out into the community to work with at need populations. These classes we offer are completely free to the participants. If you would like to get involved as a volunteer, or have a connection with a group which we might be able to assist, email wes@rajayogaphilly.com.
We have been able to maintain some of our programs online during the pandemic, are getting back into the schools now, and hoping to expand soon!
Yoga For School Children
At the Chester Arthur School, located on 20th and Catherine, our instructors offer an after school yoga program for seventh and eighth graders as well as the teachers and administrators of the school. Yoga and meditation has been shown to improve test scores and decrease behavioral issues.
The School is only two blocks from Raja Yoga and we are excited about helping to make a difference right in our own backyard. Chester Arthur is an underfunded public school with a very active parent support organization which connected us with this opportunity.
After School Yoga at Jackie's Garden
This low-income housing facility wanted to offer an after school yoga program for kids. We hope this early exposure will both help them in school and kindle an interest in yoga which may benefit them throughout their whole lives.
Yoga At Logan School
Instructor Kathy Revelle gives a class to these North Philly kids during their school day. The faculty specifically asked if we could teach this class to help bring down the stress level in the school environment.
We currently offer programs at the following schools:
Greenfield Elementary
Chester Arthur Elementary
Penn Alexander School
Logan Elementary
