Season Greetings

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