Prison Yoga Poject
Prison Yoga Poject
Tending to our Resilience with PYP Facilitator, Vanessa “Nechi” Gutierrez
Tending to our Resilience with PYP Facilitator, Vanessa “Nechi” Gutierrez
Tending to our Resilience with PYP Facilitator, Vanessa “Nechi” Gutierrez
Friday 7th July 2023
Listen to Vanessa Gutierrez's inspiring journey from trauma to healing through yoga on the Prison Yoga Project Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Vanessa Gutierrez: From Trauma to Triumph Through Yoga
Episode Overview
- Nechi's journey of resilience and personal transformation through trauma-informed yoga
- The impact of childhood trauma and the power of yoga and meditation in healing
- Nechi's commitment to anti-violence work and reconnecting mind, body, and soul
- The challenges and importance of creating healing spaces, particularly in prisons
- The significance of building compassion and self-love
I always say everything I went through, it was beautiful in itself because it showed me compassion. It showed me pure love. It showed me to love. It showed me, it showed me to love everyone the way they are.
Imagine growing up in an environment filled with abuse and loss, only to find a way to heal and help others do the same. That’s the journey Vanessa 'Nechi' Gutierrez shares in this episode of the Prison Yoga Project Podcast. Raised in Puerto Rico, Nechi faced unimaginable hardships, including a deeply abusive childhood and the early death of her mother.
These experiences could have easily defined her, but instead, they became the catalyst for a life dedicated to breaking the cycle of violence and fostering resilience through trauma-informed yoga. Nechi’s story is one of sheer determination and transformation. Moving to New York with nothing but her spirit, she spent decades overcoming her past and finding ways to heal herself and others.
Since 2019, she has been teaching trauma-informed yoga at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City, helping incarcerated individuals reconnect their minds, bodies, and souls. This episode dives deep into Nechi’s personal journey, exploring how yoga and meditation have been instrumental in her healing process. Her commitment to anti-violence work through a social justice lens shines through as she discusses the profound impact of these practices on her life and those she teaches.
Nechi’s story isn’t just about overcoming trauma; it’s about transforming pain into a powerful force for good. Listeners will be moved by Nechi’s honesty and inspired by her resilience. Her experiences offer valuable insights into the healing power of yoga and meditation, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in trauma recovery, social justice, or personal transformation.
Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, Nechi’s journey will leave you with a deeper understanding of how these practices can foster resilience and create lasting change.