Yoga Education in Prisons Trust

Founded in 2009, Yoga Education in Prisons Trust is a charity based in Wellington, New Zealand working on justice & legal aid, mental health, education.

Yoga Education in Prisons Trust (YEPT) is a registered charitable trust based in Wellington, New Zealand. It provides yoga and meditation education to people in prison, with the aim of supporting personal healing, development and reduced reoffending. Its work includes on-site teaching in prisons, a free six-module correspondence course, and a pilot project that places affiliated teachers in prisons with the goal of establishing sustainable local contracts. YEPT also offers mentorship to affiliated teachers and support for released prisoners. Its work is delivered in most New Zealand prisons, and the trust works with Ara Poutama Aotearoa to incorporate traditional Māori cultural values into its programmes. The trust relies on private donations and volunteers, and runs a small online shop to support its work.