Life In Motion

In this episode we chat with Nicole Helthaler from Prison Yoga Project, a nonprofit using yoga to foster healing and transformation in the criminal justice system. Nicole shares her journey from teaching in classrooms to bringing mindfulness and self-regulation practices into correctional facilities worldwide.We explore how Prison Yoga Project began at San Quentin and now spans over 13 states and countries like Mexico, Sweden, and Australia. Nicole discusses how yoga helps incarcerated individuals manage stress, heal from trauma, and build resilience. She tells powerful stories of transformation, including participants who’ve used yoga to turn their lives around and give back to their communities.If you've ever wondered how movement and mindfulness can create real change, not just for individuals but for entire systems, then this one's for you! Life in Motion is brought to you by Actual Outdoors. They help build beautiful brands that highlight the approachable and authentic parts of outdoor recreation. Said