Prison Yoga Poject
Prison Yoga Poject
Insights from Jacqueline Crockford on Trauma-Informed Yoga in Correctional Facilities
Insights from Jacqueline Crockford on Trauma-Informed Yoga in Correctional Facilities
Insights from Jacqueline Crockford on Trauma-Informed Yoga in Correctional Facilities
Friday 30th August 2024
Jacqueline Crockford shares her journey into trauma-informed yoga in correctional facilities, highlighting its healing potential and transformative impact.
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Episode Overview
- Yoga can be a powerful tool for healing trauma.
- Creating safe spaces is crucial for emotional well-being.
- Incarcerated individuals can reclaim autonomy through mindfulness.
- Teaching yoga in prisons comes with unique challenges and rewards.
- Building a sense of community is possible even in correctional facilities.
I feel safer inside those facilities than I do walking down the street.
In this episode, Bill Brown sits down with Jacqueline Crockford, a seasoned facilitator with the Prison Yoga Project (PYP), to discuss her transformative work in correctional facilities. Jacqueline, who has been working at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility and Las Colinas Detention Center for over seven years, shares her journey into yoga and how it evolved from a tool for athletic performance to a means of healing trauma.
She dives into the valuable lessons she's learned from working with incarcerated individuals and how her initial expectations have evolved over time. Jacqueline's background in fitness and wellness, combined with her passion for trauma-informed yoga, provides a unique perspective on the intersection of physical health and emotional well-being. The conversation touches on the importance of creating safe spaces for incarcerated individuals to explore their bodies and minds, and how yoga can help them reclaim autonomy over their lives.
Jacqueline also shares personal anecdotes about the challenges and rewards of teaching yoga in prisons, highlighting the deep connections and sense of community that can be fostered even in the most unlikely places. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the healing potential of yoga, especially within the context of the criminal justice system. Don't miss out on Jacqueline's inspiring insights and practical advice on bringing mindfulness and compassion into correctional facilities.