The Impact
The Art of Yoga Project has a commitment to program evaluation and research. Our data collected over the past decade shows the following:
- Quarterly surveys with at least 80% of girls consistently reporting improvements in interpersonal skills, pro-social behavior, and emotional regulation outside of class
- Pre and post studies showing a statistically significant (p<.05) increase in self-awareness and self-respect and a trend toward increasing self-control
- Case studies showing girls viewing themselves in a more positive and hopeful way; choosing more positive behaviors; improving relationships with family members; improving relationships with probation officers and judges; and improving relationships with peers
- Qualitative results suggesting that the girls benefit greatly from an opportunity to relax, a chance to learn how to best deal with their anger or negative emotions, and to spend time ‘being in their bodies’ each day