Dear Friends,
As 2024 comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to pause, reflect, and soak in the lessons and accomplishments that have shaped this whirlwind of a journey. This year has been about growth, creativity, and living life with passion.
Last year, I blasted out full force, diving into a kaleidoscope of creative expansion: stand-up comedy, performance art, acting, storytelling, keynote speaking, writing, painting, yoga practice, coaching, and keeping UpRising Yoga's doors open.

Whew! It’s been a ride, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
One of the most joyful parts of 2024 was embracing my split persona, Jill So Chill, with a heart full of passion and celebration. How did I pull that off? By practicing contrary action—celebrating ahead of time, pumping myself up with joy, going where the love is, insisting on doing what I love, and following the path that energized me most.
Behind the scenes (and often center stage) was my incredible husband, Nick Ippolito, my biggest cheerleader, reminding me to keep going. The unwavering support of close friendships, my success team, and family created a safety net that allowed me to leap higher and dream bigger.
This year, I also leaned deeper into my morning rituals of spiritual connection and writing, which fueled my purpose to transform trauma into laughter and joy.
A highlight was performing Trauma-Rama on stage—a dream come true. But life had its twists: just a week later, I faced a health scare that jolted me awake to focus on what truly matters most. That moment of clarity has shaped my vision moving forward.
Some 2024 accomplishments that I’m proud of include:

• Expanding Trauma-Rama performances.
• Growing UpRising Yoga’s reach to serve more communities.
• Writing, painting, and keeping the creative juices flowing.
• Visiting family on both coasts and starting a long-awaited home upgrade project.

As we step into the new year, I’m excited for what’s to come. Some major announcements are already in motion—stay tuned for the big news!
To everyone reading this, thank you for being part of my journey. Whether you showed up to a performance, supported UpRising Yoga, joined a class, or simply cheered me on from afar, your energy fuels my mission to create, laugh, and heal.
Here’s to a beautiful 2025 filled with celebration, connection, and doing what sets our souls on fire!
With love and gratitude,

Jill "So Chill" Ippolito
Executive Director, UpRising Yoga
Deep Shift Coaching

Dear Friends,
As we gather with loved ones to reflect on 2024 and embrace the holiday season, I want to share my deepest gratitude for your support and dedication. At UpRising Yoga, we are driven by the mission to bring healing and empowerment through yoga to incarcerated and underserved communities, and this work would not be possible without you.
This year has been one of incredible growth and impact for UpRising Yoga. Together, we expanded our reach, introduced new programs, and deepened our commitment to creating a world where trauma can be met with compassion and healing. Through partnerships with probation departments, schools, and community organizations, we have continued to offer trauma-informed yoga trainings that equip individuals to bring these transformative practices to those who need them most. We are especially proud of the strides made in advocating for restorative approaches to justice and well-being.
Highlights of 2024 include:

• New Partnerships: We have forged meaningful collaborations with institutions eager to integrate trauma-sensitive programming, including yoga sessions tailored for youth in juvenile detention and system impacted individuals. 
• Keynote Speaking: Thank you for inviting me to offer Twist & Laugh: Chair Yoga & Self Care.
• Trauma-Informed Trainings: This year, we offered online training to dozens of yoga instructors, educators, and mental health professionals, empowering them with tools to bring healing practices to their own communities.
• Community Impact: UpRising Yoga offers online coaching participants through direct programming, providing tools for resilience, self-regulation, and connection. The feedback we’ve received affirms the life-changing impact of this work.
• Advocacy Efforts: We have been honored to be part of larger conversations around reforming probation culture, with the goal of making restorative practices an integral part of justice systems nationwide.

We extend the invitation to include new team members and board members who bring passion and expertise to further propel our mission. Please join us! 
While we celebrate these accomplishments, we know there is so much more to be done. As we look ahead to 2025, UpRising Yoga remains steadfast in our commitment to fostering healing and equity through mindfulness and restorative practices. We invite you to join us in this journey by continuing to support our work, whether through donations, volunteering, or simply spreading the word about our mission.
If you’d like to learn more about our programs or contribute to our year-end campaign, please visit uprisingyoga.com. Your support helps us remain adaptable and ready to meet the needs of our community.
Thank you for believing in the power of healing, collaboration, and transformation. Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with love, peace, and connection.
With Blessings,
Jill Ippolito (pic with husband Nick Ippolito)
Executive Director
UpRising Yoga

Grateful for workers, jobs and unions. We all want to feel our lives are purposeful and we matter.
Thank you for supporting our mission to serve those incarcerated and communities in need.
Our newsletter went out that welcomes us into September:

It's my birthday month and I'm in full celebration with great news!
UpRising Yoga will be bringing trauma informed yoga services back into juvenile hall soon! We are ready and waiting for the date to begin.

This Thursday I will be offering mini sessions of chair yoga which I like to call "Twist & Laugh with Jill So Chill" at the California Alliance of Child and Family Services Conference in San Diego. I can't wait to see you there!

Join me for 6 or 12 months of Deep Shift Coaching. I can help you step into the highest version of yourself with trauma sensitive mindful techniques. Show up for a subtle gentle change and be open for a massive, life changing transformation. You are worth it!
 
Please reach out with any questions and Let's Go! 
From my heart to yours,

Jill Weiss Ippolito aka Jill So Chill
UpRising Yoga
Yoga For Healing Trauma 
Deep Shift Coaching

WE ARE PROUD & PLEASE TO PRESENT TRAUMA-RAMA!
OMGoodness! A show about the making of UpRising Yoga: a love story, a yoga healing story, addiction recovery and nonprofit global activism outreach, all stemmed from recovering childhood trauma from the mean streets of Malibu - and what, a trauma informed comedy fundraiser? A must attend!
#traumainformed #comedyshow #theatre #uprisingyoga #nonprofit #mindfulness #yoga #recovery #mentalhealth 

Season Greetings Friends,


Fabulous news! We voted to "NOT DISSOLVE" UpRising Yoga. The little nonprofit that could...make a big difference in so many lives. When asked to serve, we eagerly say YES!


As mentioned, we will be continuing our services, THIS JANUARY!


We are starting healing centered "trauma informed" mindful movement classes with Wesley Health Centers JWCH Institute. This partnership is the five year grant we celebrated a few months ago. Orlando and I took a recent tour and we are looking forward to building relationships, offering life changing solutions for health, and hope, to those recovering from addiction.


This time of the year is tough. I am touched by so many lighting the path to help others heal from suffering and darkness. From my own experience, I believe we can create the transformation in our own lives and help others recover with many different healing modalities. 


From working this year in the Federal courtrooms to offer Mindfulness, to online services, consulting and Deep Shift Coaching, I am truly proud of the work we have offered and what is yet to come.


Give yourself a gift you deserve. Join my 6 Month Deep Shift Coaching Program. Yes, you can sign up again to keep the momentum massive shifts that occur for you when we work together.


Seasonal suggestion: Take time out for you. Upgrade your self care and your belief system. Develop thoughts and actions that best support you (let go of the ones that don't) in Deep Shift Coaching. 


Book a consultation with me, our discovery phone call could be the transformation you are looking for...the best 6 Months of 2023 could be us working together on your mindset and nervous system regulation to achieve goals you may have never believe you could. I am here for you.


Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones. Be safe, healthy and merry.


With Much Love,
Jill Weiss Ippolito
Founder, UpRising Yoga
Deep Shift Coaching, Yoga For Healing Trauma

Join our collaborative event with Cindy Beers for this educational online 16-hour Workshop.
Yoga in itself is so beneficial. It’s been around for centuries. However, there are some in the community who take to the extremes. In this course, you’ll learn about past and present cults, what cults look like, what they do, and what you can do to protect yourself.


Understand Cults & How To Heal Trauma: If you wonder if the yoga community you are involved in is toxic, perhaps once a healthy addiction and now you are questioning your relationships, or how you can work with those healing from this trauma:
* Learn signs that indicate what could be a cult or cult-like
* What to do if your healing path is toxic
* How to introduce healthy boundaries and self care


We will provide a trauma informed approach to understanding how to avoid and navigate your path to healing in toxic environments.
​**Portion of proceeds support the nonprofit UpRising Yoga**