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.

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.

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.

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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Shop stylish clothes and support our vision to help prisoners through yoga. Your purchase contributes to rehabilitation and positive change. Join the movement now!

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Te Tiriti Statement
Te Tiriti Statement

Yoga Education in Prisons Trust will work together with Ara Poutama; people in Ara Poutama’s care, people on community sentences, their whānau, hapū, iwi and communities to incorporate traditional cultural values and promote inclusive decision-making processes.

New beginner’s booklet - Peace from within. Yoga and meditation education for people in prison.
New beginner’s booklet - Peace from within. Yoga and meditation education for people in prison.

The Yoga Education in Prison’s Trust has developed a new content offering for Beginner’s, those new to yoga, or re-introducing themselves to the practice of yoga.

Our Sponsors & Supporters

Our Primary Sponsor is lululemon, yoga-inspired, technical athletic apparel company for women and men

Manatu Wahine: Ministry for Women