Justice studies
Around the world, studies show that incarcerated women and men of all ages benefit from mindfulness, meditation and yoga practices. In prisons and rehabilitation and correctional facilities, 10-week programs reported significant increases in self-awareness, mental and emotional well-being, and self-regulation, coupled with reductions in stress, restlessness and impulsivity.
As justice yoga and mindfulness programs continue to expand in carceral settings, research has concluded that the practices offer tremendous value for incarcerated persons to build a sense of community filled with positivity and purpose.
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Participant Studies
A review of literature of yoga/mindfulness in Indian women’s prisons reported a positive impact on participants, as measured by improved mood, reduced stress, lower psychological distress, improved concentration and decision making and improved ability to override impulse. (source)
- Young males who participated in yoga and mindfulness as an alternative to incarceration program noted that they developed an embodied practice for assisting them in managing anger control and impulse control. (source)
Increases Peace
One study investigated the emotional health of long-term incarcerated individuals. The study group showed significant improvement in mindfulness level, anxiety, depression, tension-anxiety, depression-dejection, anger-hostility, confusion-bewilderment, and total mood disturbance. (source)
- A sociological study conducted in Spain concluded yoga practices served as invaluable resources through which incarcerated individuals could make sense of their uncertain situation and strengthen their self-image, thereby creating more peace at the institution. (source)
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