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Evidence based Trauma Informed Yoga trainings and programs globally.

We partner with not-for-profits, Government & Schools to offer Yoga to refugees, survivors of family violence, healthcare workers, people in detention & Indigenous people The Yoga Impact Charity provides evidence based trauma informed yoga trainings and programs where they're needed most. Our global network of trauma informed yoga teachers partner with not-for-profit organisations, government and schools to provide yoga at no cost to groups of all ages healing from trauma.

In 2018 The Yoga Impact Charity taught 417 trauma informed yoga classes in 16 locations around the world impacting over 3000 people.

The Charity is the evolution of a program created by Danielle Begg in partnership with the Vasudhara Foundation in 2014 called the Refugee Yoga Project.

The Yoga Impact Charity Ltd is a Health Promotion Charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission and has been endorsed a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Tax Office.

12/11/2026

✨Reawakening to Self - A yoga intensive just for teachers with Donna Farhi✨

11-15 June, 2027 in Sydney

How do we refill our own well? How do we nourish ourselves so that we can nourish others?

This intensive is intended as an antidote to burn out, renewing a sense of enjoyment, enthusiasm and pleasure in practice as well as offering opportunities for meaningful collegial discussion and connection.

About Donna Farhi

Considered the “teacher of teachers” Donna is a Yoga teacher who has been practicing for 50 years and teaching since 1982.

As a post-lineage pioneer, Donna has been at the forefront of generating a new model for teaching and practice that fosters self-inquiry through the cultivation a deepening trust in one’s own perceptions.

Through creating a warm atmosphere free of judgment and competition she invites her students to investigate their experience and to adapt and evolve their practice according to their individual needs. Incorporating the rigorous backing of anatomical principles for safe and sustainable practice, Donna offers progressive levels of engagement that allow people of all levels of experience and from all traditions to build their own authentic Yoga practice.

The Yoga Impact Charity is seeking expressions of interest from scholarship alumni interested in receiving a partial scholarship - Please DM for more info 💫

To learn more visit:
bodymindhearttraining.com/intensive

02/11/2026

✨Book Launch Celebration✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for book launch celebrations - we absolutely loved connecting with you all over dinner and inspired conversation 💫

The Mind Body Method: Recipes for nervous system regulation & stories to inspire

by The Yoga Impact Charity Co-Founder & Body Mind Heart Training Director Danielle Begg

Available Now
daniellebegg.com/book

27/10/2026

✨Shaqaeq Rezai - Yoga with Women from Afghanistan✨

The Yoga Impact Charity teacher arrived in Australia in 2013. After the Taliban took over Afghanistan, Shagaeq’s family were forced to flee, and she was born a refugee in Iran. Her father came to Australia as an asylum seeker & he later sponsored Shaqaeq and the rest of the family to resettle in the country.

Historically, mental health has been a taboo topic in Afghanistan, with conditions such as depression & anxiety not being commonly talked about - but with education, and among younger generations, this is changing.

In an effort to support her community, Shagaeg has been sharing yoga with women from Afghanistan over the past couple of years. She has provided a variety of programs, including one for newly arrived female refugees. Her classes create a safe space in which women can heal and take some time for themselves.

“We cannot forget the women of Afghanistan. It’s so painful to know we live in a world where is Al, and deep-thinking models, and there’s so much advancement - and the women of Afghanistan are stuck, literally. They cannot study past Year six; it’s so unfair. I hope that people won’t give up on advocating”

Learn more about Shaqaeq’s story, her work supporting her community and her advocacy in The Mind Body Method: Recipes for Nervous System Regulation & Stories to Inspire

26/10/2026

✨Shaqaeq Rezai - Yoga with Women from Afghanistan✨

The Yoga Impact Charity teacher Shaqaeq Rezai arrived in Australia in 2013. After the Taliban took over Afghanistan, Shaqaeq’s family were forced to flee, and she was born a refugee in Iran. Her father came to Australia as an asylum seeker & he later sponsored Shaqaeq and the rest of the family to resettle in the country.

Historically, mental health has been a taboo topic in Afghanistan, with conditions such as depression & anxiety not being commonly talked about - but with education, and among younger generations, this is changing.

In an effort to support her community, Shaqaeq has been sharing yoga with women from Afghanistan over the past couple of years. She has provided a variety of programs, including one for newly arrived female refugees. Her classes create a safe space in which women can heal and take some time for themselves.

“We cannot forget the women of Afghanistan. It’s so painful to know we live in a world where is AI, and deep-thinking models, and there’s so much advancement - and the women of Afghanistan are stuck, literally. They cannot study past Year six; it’s so unfair. I hope that people won’t give up on advocating”

Learn more about Shaqaeq’s story, her work supporting her community and her advocacy in The Mind Body Method: Recipes for Nervous System Regulation & Stories to Inspire

شقایق🌼

25/10/2026

✨ Susy Strange - Tackling Addiction with Yoga✨

Susy’s own journey of navigating severe spinal curvature as a child - and undergoing a number of spinal surgeries at an early age that left her spine fused with a metal rod - led to a complex relationship with her body. Susy sought relief through yoga and over time this transformed her relationship with her self.

Having received so much personally from her practice, and being very aware of the strong evidence base, Susy piloted a ten week yoga program at Phoebe House, a residential drug & alcohol rehabilitation centre for women on opioid treatment in New South Wales.

The program has resulted in improved graduation rates from the rehabilitation centre and enhanced women’s ability to manage their lives.

Learn more about The Yoga Impact Charity teacher Susy Strange and her impact in community in The Mind Body Method: Nervous System Regulation & Stories to Inspire - Available Now!

Susy Strange
Strange Movement Susy

25/10/2026

✨Susy Strange - Tackling Addiction with Yoga✨

The Yoga Impact Charity teacher Susy Strange is featured in the newly released book The Mind Body Method: Recipes for Nervous System Regulation & Stories to Inspire

Susy‘s own journey of navigating severe spinal curvature as a child - and undergoing a number of spinal surgeries at an early age that left her some fused with a metal rod - led to a complex relationship with her body. Susy sought relief through yoga and over time this transformed her relationship with her self.

Having received so much personally from her practice, and being very aware of the strong evidence base, Susy piloted a ten week yoga program at Phoebe House, a residential drug & alcohol rehabilitation centre for women on opioid treatment in New South Wales.

The program has resulted in improved graduation rates from the rehabilitation centre and enhanced women’s ability to manage their lives.

We are so pleased Susy will be joining us for the launch of The Mind Body Method this week in Sydney 💫

Susy Strange
Susy Strange

29/09/2026

✨Women’s Circle: Connecting with wisdom & compassion as we age✨

Begins Tuesday 6 October 6:00 - 7:30 pm at Cocoon Bondi Beach

An experiential circle exploring:

✨Joy, wisdom and intuition as we age
✨Compassion for ourselves
✨Embodiment and reflection
✨Meaningful connection with other women

Facilitated by The Yoga Impact Charity trauma informed yoga teacher, coach & counsellor Carolyn Lancaster carolynlancaster_

Limited places available - DM for booking link.

Subsidised places available - please reach out for more information 🌸

Carolyn is a Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Counsellor & Life Coach based in Bondi, Sydney.

She specialises in providing holistic guidance through major life transitions including: divorce, breakups, ageing, career changes and menopause, using these changes as opportunities to grow and discover unique possibilities to create more fulfilment.

Carolyn is a graduate of our 200 Hour Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Training, holds a Masters in Education with a major in Guidance and Counselling and is a member of the Australian Counselling Association. She is also an International Coach Federation certified Life Coach.

25/09/2026

✨CONTINUED COMMUNITY COLLABORATION✨

We are so excited to a continued community partnership this term in Byron Bay with the Fletcher Street Cottage!

Fletcher Street Cottage provides support to people experiencing housing insecurity, domestic violence & financial stress.

Yoga for Peace & Calm is led by The Yoga Impact Charity teacher Susy Strange 💫

26/07/2026

✨NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP✨

We’re excited to announce a new community pilot in Queensland’s Gold Coast with Thriving Multicultural Communities!

The program is led by The Yoga Impact Charity teacher Giovanna Francesca Cowling

Giovanna is a vibrant and positive force 💫 Originally from Brasil, she migrated to Australia a decade ago and is infinitely passionate about supporting others and connecting with people from all walks of life.

Her purpose with Yoga goes beyond asanas. Focusing on supporting marginalised individuals and communities, Giovanna weaves the yogic principles with simplicity and love, making her practice accessible to one and all.

Not a stranger to surviving complex-trauma, Giovanna finds solace in aiding people to connect and navigate the intricacies of their own unique bodies

16/07/2026

✨NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP✨

We’re excited to announce a new community pilot in Melbourne with the Sandybeach Centre!

The program is led by The Yoga Impact Charity teacher Tully Reynolds

We can’t wait to share more details soon!

In the interest of accessibility, each term we partner with a number of community organisations, government and schools to pilot yoga programs in an effort to promote more integrated healthcare

Address

Blue Mountains National Park, NSW
2785

Website

http://www.yogaimpactcharity.com/

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