IAHV Prison Program - Formerly Prison SMART

01/11/2025

11/02/2024

11/02/2024

09/14/2023

At the All Party Parliamentary Meeting on Yoga in the Criminal Justice System in London yesterday, we presented the evidence from around the world on how and why IAHV's Prison Program is effective in reducing reoffending and recidivism.

Together with colleagues from Prison Phoenix Trust and Prison Yoga Project, researchers Nora Kerekes and Rosie Meek, representatives from the Prison and Probation Services, and experience sharing from former prisoners, the benefit to integrate yoga practices in the criminal justice system to reduce reoffending is more than convincing.

Despite the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and accessibility of holistic rehabilitation practices, there is still a way to go towards their structural integration in the criminal justice system.

It was good to be among like-minded people and create new connections.

04/25/2023

Prison Program Guernsey, UK, April 2023

BBC Radio Interview with our trainers, prisoner participants and prison governor: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0fcdm6h (at 1hr25mins)

Evaluative Statistics
• I am hopeful about my future + 67%
• I get along with most people + 67%
• I can abstain from drugs / alcohol if I decide so + 67%
• When people provoke or insult me, I can respond in a calm, controlled way + 56%
• I am satisfied with myself + 50%
• I feel others are more responsible for the bad things that happened in my life than myself - 50%
• If I have to resort to violence to protect my honor, I will - 50%

Testimonials:

“At first I worried that it was not for me, but commitment to the course has given me no regrets. I got more peace of mind, less intrusive thoughts, far less anxiety, understanding about myself and that I can control my future.”

“I enjoyed the course, especially after the SKY meditation I felt very relaxed and I liked the methods of breathing out anger. I think I got a good understanding of why meditation works and a good starting point to work on it for myself.”

“It was a good experience and very calming. You can really feel the breath calms you down, putting you in a trance in a way.”

“I feel more positive in myself. There were a few gold nuggets in the form of life coaching quotes that will stay with me for life, which is priceless.”

92% of the participants would recommend the course to others

The vast majority of participants who consider the question relevant for their situation, confirms this course would help in avoiding reoffending.

The Art of Living International Association for Human Values

10/26/2022

NEW Prison Mindfulness Summit- presented by
Join it ONLINE October 26-30, 2022. https://fleetmaull.krtra.com/t/xDB4e7oPGdoQ. Thank you for the great interview - we are honored to be featured

10/14/2022

Former Scandinavian criminals and drug addicts reformed by the Art Of Living, met with Gurudev and had the most moving, transformative and emotionally powerf...

09/10/2022

True Story, in his own words! Thanks for sharing so honestly about your struggle. Our Denmark program is now 20 years+ in bringing The Art of Living to those who want a personal path for another chance after a rough life of and .

Honest reflection on a life caught in violence transformed to a positive & powerful example for all of the community.This man is a true example of what hard ...

04/28/2022

Celebrating Our Correctional Officers and Workers! Drop In and Drop Stress!

We recognize the important, and often under-appreciated work of all the staff in correctional centers and the high levels of stress experienced.

In honor of you all during the National Correctional Officer and Employee Appreciation Week we invite you to live instructor lead breathwork and meditation sessions - "Drop in & drop stress".

Join your colleagues online from across the country

When : May 1 - 7th, 2022 | 7pm ET | 4pm PT
Duration : 30 minutes
Where : Zoom or Facebook Live
RSVP: http://tiny.cc/DropStress
What : Learn a breathing technique and experience a guided meditation for mental & physical wellness

Members of the IAHV Prison Program international team will be available during the session, should you have any questions about the long term wellness programs that we offer.

Once again, thank you for your service and dedication!
See you soon,

The Art of Living & IAHV Prison Program
https://www.prisonprogram.org/

We are the premier stress management and breathing meditations program for all corrections.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: May 1-7 | Drop In Drop Stress | Breathwork and Meditation for Correctional Officers and Employees. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

01/19/2022

https://youtu.be/Kf_dGhU01-k

Watch this first-ever raw footage of inmates' experiences post the historic online Silent Retreat organized by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and County of San Mateo - Government
at the San Mateo county jail.

We appreciate their commitment to transformative rehabilitation and are grateful for their support in working towards the vision of a stress and violence-free society, and for prioritizing & when our country needs it more than ever.

We look forward to taking these programs to every facility across the US in 2022!
The Art of Living & IAHV Prison Program is the premier stress management and breathing meditations program for all corrections.
https://www.prisonprogram.org/

01/06/2022

Congratulations to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office and County of San Mateo - Government on achieving this historic feat!

We appreciate their commitment to transformative rehabilitation and are grateful for their support in working towards the vision of a stress and violence free society.

We look forward to taking these programs to every facility across the US in 2022!

The Art of Living & IAHV Prison Program is the premier stress management and breathing meditations program for all corrections.
https://www.prisonprogram.org/