Our classes invite participants to:

• Notice physical sensations (interoception)

• Practice choice

• Develop self-awareness

• Build resilience

• Experience movement without judgment

• Cultivate nervous system regulation

Accessible - Open to everybody without discrimination or exception

Inclusive - Our classes are structured in a way where all feel welcome, whether someone participates or sits and observes

Invitational - Options are provided for each activity to respect personal agency through non-hierarchical language and cues

Supportive - We are transparent with what to expect and assure that no one is required to do anything they don't feel comfortable with

Breath-centered - We share the importance of breath awareness as an accessible tool that can be used at any time for self-regulation and symptomatic relief

Community building - Our classes foster a place to create connection to self and others through the practice

Yoga/mindfulness programs that are tailored to fit your specific needs.

Ongoing classes or curriculum based 6-9 week programs focused on themes complementary to clinical interventions and therapy.

Classes Include:

• Discussion

• Physical warmup

• Breathing exercises

• Relaxation exercises

• Yoga poses, movements, stretches

• Guided meditation

Higher Ground believes every young person deserves equitable access to tools that support physical, mental, and emotional health and wellbeing. Through a strengths-based and resilience-oriented approach, we provided a space for young people to learn skills that support holistic wellbeing and continued growth toward their highest potential.

The practices we share are proven to increase:

❏ Resilience

❏ Focus and concentration

❏ Self-awareness

❏ Mental and emotional wellbeing

❏ Self-esteem

❏ Purpose, hope, and compassion

❏ Restful sleep, relaxation, and energy

❏ Sense of community Item description

Yoga and mindfulness are considered to be a complementary health approach according to the National Institute of Health. Conventional and complementary approaches together in a coordinated way provide integrative healthcare for the whole individual.

Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health

• Acute medical inpatient treatment

• Residential Inpatient Treatment – Hospitals and Treatment Centers

• Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP)

• Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

• Outpatient Programs (OP)

• Sober Living and Community Spaces

Adolescent Programs

Staff Mindfulness Training and Development

Correctional Facilities

Universities and Libraries