Yoga Project International was founded in 2017, in response to the increasing number of people of all ages, cultures, and income levels who would benefit from the physical and emotional benefits of yoga. One such group are those individuals who are suffering from movement disorders, such as Parkinson's Disease. This organization and the programs it offers, serves individuals that are seeking holistic and healthy methods for stress reduction, living in balance, and improving symptoms associated with movement disorders such as Parkinson's Disease.

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Vision:

-To provide the local community, Parkinson's patients and their caregivers with education and information, regarding the benefits of stress management and of beneficial physical exercises for their condition.

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-To provide free classes for all patients and their caregivers in stress reduction, balance therapy, and strengthening exercises that are aimed at reducing the symptoms of Parkinson's. Offering free classes to all, removes any socioeconomic limitation to receiving care.

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-To train teachers and therapists work specifically with this fragile population.

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--To build and sustain relationships with the medical community, The Parkinson's Foundation, Michael J. Fox Foundation, Neurochallenge and Community Foundation.

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Short term goals:

-Locate, hire, and train qualified teachers and therapists to provide the programs

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-Locate and rent a handicap-accessible facility where the classes may be held

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-Purchase the equipment needed, such as stability barres, chairs, etc. for the safety of the participants

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-Contact the local Parkinson's community through the local organizations, medical professionals, and social media regarding the programs and classes offered, so that as many individuals as possible may attend

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-Provide feedback and data to our partners and health professionals regarding the effectiveness of our programs and classes.

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Long term goals:

-Locate and purchase a retreat facility, to provide a campus for classes and programs to the specialized populations that we serve

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-Expand our training programs and number of qualified teachers, to provide services to multiple geographic areas nationally and internationally

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