Yoga in Prisons

Chanda Williams, Ph.D., C-IAYT, RYT E-500, is a UCSF postdoctoral research fellow with a doctoral degree in somatic depth psychology. She has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a master's in integrative health. The primary focus of Chanda's research interest lies in integrative health and health disparities research. A longtime yoga practitioner, yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, and yoga therapist, Chanda aims to support the complex healing journey for those who have experienced trauma with care, compassion, and understanding. For over ten years, she taught trauma-informed, mindfulness-based yoga practices to incarcerated populations at jails and prisons in California, including San Quentin State Prison. With vast experience and certifications from various organizations, Chanda brings knowledge and expertise to her yoga therapy practice. She is dedicated to spreading awareness about the profound impact of body-mind practices to overcome trauma, improve mental health, and cultivate a sense of greater well-being.

• Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 The Dysregulated Body.- Chapter 3 The Healing Nature of an Ethical Relationship.- Chapter 4 Blending Disciplines.- Chapter 5 Breathing Truth, Being Alive.- Chapter 6 Healing Justice.- Chapter 7 The Path Ahead--Putting Knowledge into Practice.