named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
In-Person Yoga for Trauma
Weekly trauma-informed yoga classes held in NYC, focusing on movement, breathwork, and meditation to help survivors of domestic and sexual violence restore a sense of safety and agency in their bodies.
Prerecorded Yoga Videos
On-demand yoga sessions taught by trained instructors, available through a private Vimeo channel with tiered pricing to ensure accessibility.
Sacred Architecture Sound Meditation
Special event combining sound healing and somatics, designed to foster grounding and resilience through crystal singing bowls, vocal toning, and curated sound design.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 3 activities
- Facilitate mindful and creative healing practices including yoga and writingTeaches yoga and writing in New York City, integrating mindful and creative practices as part of a holistic approach to healing for survivors and impacted individuals.
- Offer trauma-informed yoga teacher trainingProvides trauma-informed yoga teacher training through Solemarch to build capacity in the field and expand the reach of trauma-sensitive practices.
- Provide trauma-informed yoga services to survivors of domestic and sexual violenceOffers 50-minute trauma-informed yoga classes at no cost to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, incorporating asana, breathing techniques, and meditation to support nervous system regulation and emotional well-being. Classes are available both live and as four prerecorded sessions accessible via a private Vimeo channel.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Establish community agreements for shared conduct and mutual respectDevelops community agreements as a collective framework to guide shared conduct, safety, and mutual respect in program spaces.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11K
Contributions & grants$9K83%
Program service revenue$2K17%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$19K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$4K
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balance sheet
Total assets$12K
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Net assets$12K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +48.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| LILLIAN CUTHBERT | TREASURER | 5 | $2K |
| SANGEETA VALLABHAN | PRESIDENT | 15 | $2K |
| TONIE WARNER | SECRETARY | 2 | $200 |
board members · 4
- JENNY GUSE — BOARD MEMBERS
- MOLLY COHEN — BOARD MEMBERS
- SALLY DICKERSON — BOARD MEMBERS
- SHEPHATHIAH TOWNSEND — BOARD MEMBERS
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Balance Arts Center Partner — Hosts in-person yoga classes for trauma survivors at its facility.
- Girls Write Now Partner — Jocelyn Casey-Whiteman has served as a mentor for Girls Write Now.
- Make Birth Better Partner — Susan Raposo completed an online birth trauma training program through Make Birth Better to support individuals impacted by perinatal trauma.
- MyGivingCircle Partner — Partnership with MyGivingCircle to access grants, grow supporter base, and generate donations.
- Sangeeta Partner — Founder of The Practice Coalition, available as a contact for conflict resolution support.
- The Connective Partner — Tonie Warner is a teacher-owner and Steward at The Connective, a cooperative focused on challenging standards in the wellness industry, and collaborates with The Practice Coalition.
- The Connective Partner — Tonie Warner is a teacher-owner and Steward at this cooperative, which shares The Practice Coalition's commitment to challenging inequitable standards in wellness.
- Vimeo Partner — Hosts prerecorded yoga videos on a private channel.
- Yoga Vida Partner — Yoga Vida is an institution where board and advisory members received training and teaching experience.
- Yuja Soul Partner — Founded by Tonie Warner, a leader within The Practice Coalition, as a wellness space aligned with its values of accessibility and equity.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Compensated Care Model for Healing Labormethodology: compensated_care_modelBy compensating trauma-informed yoga instructors as professionals, we affirm the value of healing labor and sustain practitioner well-being, because recognizing this work as skilled and emotionally demanding supports long-term program integrity and ethical service delivery.
- Equity-Centered Access Modelmethodology: equity_centered_accessBy using sliding-scale pricing, scholarships, and prerecorded classes, we increase access to yoga for historically excluded communities because financial, cultural, and logistical barriers are directly addressed to counter wellness redlining and promote inclusion.
- Restorative Communication for Community Accountabilitymethodology: restorative_communicationBy using restorative practices like “Ouch/Oops” to address harm, we build accountable and resilient communities because direct, low-shame dialogue enables repair and learning without escalating conflict or excluding members.
- Student-Centered, Culturally Grounded Pedagogymethodology: culturally_grounded_pedagogyBy honoring students as experts of their own bodies and integrating South Asian cultural roots into yoga instruction, we increase relevance and safety for marginalized participants because culturally resonant, self-directed learning fosters deeper engagement and trust in healing spaces.
- Trauma-Informed Yoga as Healing Practicemethodology: trauma_informed_yogaBy offering trauma-informed yoga that emphasizes safety, choice, and accessibility, we support healing and empowerment among survivors of domestic and sexual violence because this approach reduces retraumatization risk and centers bodily autonomy as a foundation for recovery.