Eastern State Penitentiary. Mike Huggins: Yoga in Prisons
Tue Jun 7 , 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mike Huggins, a registered yoga instructor, will speak about yoga's ability to reduce stress and anxiety, heal trauma, and improve overall quality of life. He will then lead a brief yoga class for attendees on the prison's baseball diamond (weather permitting). Guests are invited to bring a yoga mat and to dress comfortably. Mike Huggins is the Executive Director of Transformation Yoga Project, which teaches yoga and mindfulness to at-risk and underserved populations, including individuals in several Philadelphia correctional facilities. This event is part of Eastern State's ongoing Searchlight Series of events addressing issues in contemporary corrections. The Searchlight Series discussions take place the first Tuesday of every month, free and open to the public. No reservations required.
