The Center fundraises for and then sends yoga instructors out into underserved schools. These classes are completely free to the students and their schools. We are back to our pre-pandemic levels of in classroom programming and expanding. You can help!
Yoga For Schoolchildren
At the Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, 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 mindfulness has been shown to improve test scores and decrease behavioral issues.
This school is only two blocks from where Raja Yoga and Meditation Center began, so we consider this making a difference right in our own backyard. Marian Anderson is an underfunded public school with a very active parent support organization that requested our services.
The Students are Super Grateful
The students often write sweet and deeply touching thank you letters, which we put on display at an annual summer event for our teachers and supporters.
Inversions Are Fun!
Upside down postures like shoulderstand are fun and among the most beneficial of all yoga postures. They calm the brain, relieve stress, and improve both digestion and circulation.
Mindfulness Works
Kids take to mindfulness like a fish to water, and it helps them learn to self-regulate.
We currently offer programs at these schools and would like to add more!
Longstreth Elementary
Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy
Penn Alexander School
Logan Elementary
The Lea School
William Hunter Elementary