Yoga and meditation education for people in prison in Aotearoa New Zealand

Offering skills and tools for people in prison to transform their own lives.

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About Us

The Yoga Education in Prisons Trust is a registered charitable trust providing yoga and meditation education for prisoners, in prisons in New Zealand.

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Our Programmes

There are three strands to the YEPT’s programme delivery - teaching onsite in prisons, a yoga correspondence course and yoga classes delivered through the national prison TV system.

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Volunteer

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and want to be part of this life-changing journey, then consider joining us as a volunteer.

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