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The Prison Phoenix Trust

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Bringing yoga and meditation into prisons in the UK and Ireland since 1988. For rehabilitation, healing and hope.

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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
We are no longer posting here. You can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Our winter appeal is raising funds to make yoga and meditation available to people in prison throughout 2026. There is still time to make a gift to bring peace and hope with: 🧘 yoga classes 🧘 individual mentoring 🧘 free yoga DVDs, CDs and books Can you help? www.justgiving.com/campaign/ppt...
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Winter Appeal
Help bring hope and calm to people in prison this winter. Your donation supports yoga and meditation programmes that encourage healing, self-awareness, and inner peace.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Holding in our hearts everyone living and working in prison over Christmas. our office is closed until 2nd January. We look forward to returning refreshed and renewed in the new year to build a community of hope and healing in 2026.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Can you be a SECRET SANTA to someone in prison this year? 🎅🏾 Every yoga class, every letter, every moment of stillness is powered by the kindness of strangers. 🎁 A gift to our winter appeal will help us offer hope & connection: 🙏 Thank you: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ppt...
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Winter Appeal
Help bring hope and calm to people in prison this winter. Your donation supports yoga and meditation programmes that encourage healing, self-awareness, and inner peace.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Remembering today our much-missed patron Benjamin Zephaniah who died on this day 2023. We send our love and thanks to his widow Qian, who is continuing his work, building a legacy of peace and connection.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Yvonne is one of 37 volunteers who carry out much of the work of The Prison Phoenix Trust, offering yoga, meditation, kindness and hope to people who reach out for help from prison. Read more about our award-winners: www.theppt.org.uk/2025/09/16/b... #InternationalVolunteerDay
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
For many people in prison, winter can be the hardest time of year. But with yoga, meditation, and kind words of encouragement, The PPT helps people reconnect with a sense of peace and purpose - even behind prison walls. Please help our winter appeal: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ppt...
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
We're recruiting: VOLUNTEER TREASURER to join our board of trustees. A qualified finance professional to share responsibility for the strategic direction and governance of The Prison Phoenix Trust, bringing meditation and yoga to people in prison in the UK and ROI. www.theppt.org.uk/2025/09/24/w...
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We are recruiting: could you be our Treasurer? | Prison Phoenix Trust
The Prison Phoenix Trust is recruiting a new voluntary position of TREASURER to join our Board of Trustees. Who we are We are the leading yoga charity in the UK and Ireland, sharing meditation and…
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
It's thanks to the kindness of supporters of The Prison Phoenix Trust that people in prison receive a response when they reach out for our help in difficult times. In the last month we've mentored more than 60 people and sent a book, CD or DVD to around 140 people in prison. #WorldKindnessDay
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Christmas is a little way off but we are delighted to offer festive cards designed by artists in prison who are practising yoga and meditation with support from The Prison Phoenix Trust. Mixed packs of 10 cost £7, including postage: mailchi.mp/cecbc3b6a49d...
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Yoga and meditation is getting underway in 4 prisons in South West England through a new partnership between The Prison Phoenix Trust and Change Grow Live. We're looking forward to support people with complex needs, equipping them with skills to improve their own wellbeing.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
🙏 Congratulations to Simon, winner of a @prtuk.bsky.social Hope & Fulfilment Award! Supported by The Prison Phoenix Trust, Simon inspires others in prison through yoga, breathwork & compassion. 🌿 Read his story: www.theppt.org.uk/2025/11/04/s... #PrisonReform #YogaInPrison
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Simon Wins Hope and Fulfilment Award for Helping Others Through Yoga in Prison
Simon, mentored by The Prison Phoenix Trust, has been recognised in the Prison Reform Trust’s Hope and Fulfilment Awards for bringing yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness to others in prison. His story…
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
DEADLINE MONDAY: apply to join The PPT's highly-regarded training to teach yoga in UK prisons. Find out more and apply at: bit.ly/teachinprison
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Just a few days left to apply for The PPT's highly regarded training to teach yoga and meditation in prisons. Find out more about this life-changing work and, if you've got the motivation and commitment needed, apply here: bit.ly/teachinprison
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
From the darkness of their prison cell, people write to tell us of the love and light they find inside themselves through their spiritual practices. Wishing hope and healing to all celebrating Diwali from The Prison Phoenix Trust.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Starting to bring yoga and meditation into 4 prisons in South West England in a new partnership with Change Grow Live. We will be equipping people with skills to improve their own wellbeing and tackle some of the root causes of offending behaviour such as substance abuse and poor mental health.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
In our workshop for men who teach yoga and meditation in male prisons, participants share approaches to teaching trauma-informed yoga in a very masculine environment. It is part of the ongoing support we offer to the UK's community of dedicated prison yoga teachers. See latest: bit.ly/teachinprison
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Shout out to Emma for sharing insights into yoga & meditation in the criminal justice system at TedX Ladywood Women at the weekend. She did The PPT training in 2023 and is now a leading facilitator in the sector. Applications for our 2026 training close 3rd Nov.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Teaching yoga in prison takes dedication and specialist training, but is often the most rewarding work we do. If you're an experienced teacher who is motivated to share the transformative power of meditation and yoga behind bars, we'd love to hear from you: bit.ly/teachinprison
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Congratulations Yvonne, whose 22 years service as a volunteer mentor supporting people in prison to practise yoga and meditation has been recognised with a nomination for a BBC Make a Difference Award. Good luck at tonight's ceremony in Oxford! youtu.be/OJF1vVBM_-k
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Yvonne shortlisted for BBC Award
Hear from The Prison Phoenix Trust's volunteer mentor, Yvonne, who has been shortlisted for a BBC Make a Difference Award.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Have you spotted PPT ambassador Lisa in Remember a Charity's Week's campaign? #GiftsInWills #RememberACharity #PPT
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
🧘 For Recovery Month we're pleased to be starting the first of a series of 6-week mindful yoga courses in HMP Bullingdon. Trauma-informed yoga and meditation will help students develop practical tools for managing emotions and building resilience. 🙏 @_ocva for support for this project.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
We're deeply grateful to The PPT's ambassador Lisa for sharing her story for #RememberACharity week. Read her inspirational story here: www.theppt.org.uk/2025/08/31/g...
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Gifts in wills helped Lisa fight addiction | Prison Phoenix Trust
Thanks to gifts in wills, Lisa was supported in prison to turn her life around from addiction with yoga and meditation.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Applications are now open for The PPT's highly acclaimed training Teaching Yoga in Prison. Bursaries and payment plans available for this 80-hour British Wheel of Yoga course leading to accreditation as a Prison Yoga Teacher. Download prospectus and apply: bit.ly/teachinprison
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Recognised by prison services as a leading UK provider of expertise in trauma-informed, inclusive yoga in prison. Our British Wheel of Yoga accreditation course, Teaching Yoga in Prison, is highly acclaimed. Register your interest for 2026: bit.ly/teachinprison
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Don't let anybody who hasn't been in your shoes tell you how to tie your laces! That's why in our peer-support newsletter people doing yoga and meditation in their cells share advice and encouragement with each other. Anyone can sign up for an e-version: eepurl.com/hKxlQn
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
We've supported teachers bringing yoga and meditation into more than 60 prisons so far this year. We are specialists in trauma-sensitive, inclusive yoga in prisons across the UK and Ireland.🧘‍♂️ We're looking for yoga teachers with grit in 2026. Spread the word: bit.ly/teachinprison #prisonyoga #ppt
face of male yoga teacher in black seen through arms of men in grey prison sweats with in side-stretch shapes.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Great to run yoga workshops in HMP Ashfield last week - one for over-70s and one for people coming off drugs. We are looking forward to regular classes starting soon.
Two smiling women  wearing grey sports gear standing in tree yoga pose in front of prison entrance.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
In the latest Life After Prison podcast, Lisa talks about the meditation and yoga she did while in prison. She's now a PPT ambassador alongside coaching people to break free of addiction. Search ‘Life After Prison’ in your podcasts 🎧 or watch on YouTube: youtu.be/LwXA8Ua4hoY?...
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My Boarding School Experience, Led Me Down A Path of Addiction
This week on Life After Prison, we are joined by Lisa Newman – an addiction recovery coach and founder of Recalibrate Recovery Services. Drawing on her own lived experience of addiction, prison, and…
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
⭐Our new report on the state of yoga on prisons shows a growth in demand for yoga and meditation at a time of huge challenge for prison staff - and the people in their care. ⭐ Read more here: www.theppt.org.uk/2025/07/31/s...
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
You can now support yoga in prisons by joining an online yoga class at home! Rooted Soul Yoga’s weekly Friday class 7.00-7.30am is by donation to The PPT. Donations: www.justgiving.com/page/debbie-... Root to Rise class details: www.rootedsoulyoga.co.uk/yoga-classes/
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Debbie's fundraiser for The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO
Help Debbie Cowley raise money to support The Prison Phoenix Trust CIO
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Our Oxford staff team had lunch this week with patron and former director Sandy Chubb of the Oxford Zen Centre and our consultant, the Deputy Lieutenant for Oxfordshire, @ImamMonawar . It was a welcome opportunity in the middle of a busy week to pause, share and reflect.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
We're hiring. Two part-time roles in our award-winning team supporting people in prison through meditation and yoga: ⭐Development coordinator (fundraising and events) - 3 days a week, hybrid ⭐Finance coordinator - 2 days a week in Oxford office Info at: www.theppt.org.uk/2025/06/02/n...
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Congratulations Emma on winning British Wheel of Yoga Community Champion of the Year for bringing yoga and meditation to young offenders. This #VolunteersWeek thanks to all who give time and care to support people in prison. Emma and Sue featured here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Harrogate yoga teacher helps young offenders find inner calm
Emma Nicholson received a community award for helping improve the mental well-being of boys in prison.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Our time on BBC Radio 4 has ended. Big thanks to Jeremy Irons, Sue, and our 3 matching-funding donors for making this possible 🙌 It’s not too late to donate – visit our website today! 👉 Donate Now checkout.justgiving.com/bi12l5gnuu
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Last week Lisa, who practised yoga in jail, was part of The PPT team contributing to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sport and Physical Activity in the Criminal Justice System at the Houses of Parliament. She writes beautifully about the experience: www.theppt.org.uk/2025/05/23/l...
3 women smiling in front of railings, the Houses of Parliament in the background
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
People in 10 prisons took part in our meditation retreat day, a shared practice with volunteer mentors, yoga teachers, trustees and staff. "It's lovely to be in community & the men seem to really value this," said an officer where 2 prison wings took part. #WorldMeditationDay
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
It’s the last day of our #BBCR4Appeal. Your gift could be DOUBLED thanks to 3 generous supporters who have pledged to match donations up to £21,000. 💙 Your gift helps people in prison find hope & healing through yoga & meditation. 🌟 Donate b4 midnight: www.bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
🗓️ Tune in today at 15:27 for The Prison Phoenix Trust on BBC Radio 4. 📻🌟 Jeremy Irons shares the story of Sue, whose life was transformed through yoga & meditation while she was in prison. 💙 Or listen later at: www.theppt.org.uk/for-supporte... #BBCR4Appeal #PrisonYoga
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
We're so grateful Sue chose to share her story for a Radio 4 Appeal. With our support, yoga and meditation helped Sue survive a prison sentence, thrive and find work on her release. 🙏 If Sue’s story inspires you, share it & encourage others to donate: www.theppt.org.uk/for-supporte...
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
🌟 WOW! The response to our Radio 4 Appeal has been wonderful. 🙏 Donations up to £21,000 are MATCHED! So your gift could go TWICE as far in helping people like Sue find hope through yoga & meditation. 🙌 🎧 Listen & donate now: www.theppt.org.uk/for-supporte... #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
🚨 Join Jeremy Irons' Radio 4 Appeal today, sharing the story of Sue, whose life was transformed through yoga & meditation in jail with The Prison Phoenix Trust. 🧘‍✨ 🗓️ Tune in at 7:53am & 9:25pm or visit the #R4Appeal website to listen & donate: www.bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
🕖 One day to go! Tune into our Radio 4 Appeal tomorrow to hear Jeremy Irons describe the rehabilitative impact of meditation and yoga in prisons. To find out more and make a donation visit: www.theppt.org.uk/for-supporte... 💙 #R4Appeal #PrisonYoga #Meditation #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
More than 70 prisons are giving yoga and meditation a go this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 12-18 May. Staff and prisoners are being invited to try 10 minutes a day and we've provided this free pack of resources to help. Thanks to The PPT supporters who make this possible. 🙏
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
🧘Looking forward to contributing to a parliamentary inquiry into physical activity in women's prisons next week. We'll draw on many years' experience supporting women inside to practise yoga for health, wellbeing and rehabilitation. An opportunity to help shape impactful policy.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
🚨 Countdown alert! Our Radio 4 Appeal broadcast is on 11 May. Hear our patron Jeremy Irons at 7:53 AM & 9:25 PM or listen back on BBC Sounds next week. 💡 Donations up to £21,000 get DOUBLED thanks to 3 generous donors: www.theppt.org.uk/for-supporte... 🔊 Help us spread the word!
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Hear our Radio 4 Appeal coming soon on BBC Sounds 🎉 Patron Jeremy Irons will tell the story of Sue, whose life was transformed through yoga & meditation with The PPT. 🧘‍♀️✨ Find out more: www.theppt.org.uk/for-supporte... 🙏 youtu.be/0XS0MZrTZDA #BBCRadio4 #JeremyIrons #PrisonYoga
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When Jeremy met Sue
British actor Jeremy Irons has been deeply inspired by meeting Sue, and hearing her story of trauma, addition and prison.
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
The PPT joins the Catholic community worldwide in mourning the death of Pope Francis. To his last days he brought compassion to people in prison, the oppressed and marginalised — a testament to a life devoted to others. Image: visiting a Rome prison last week (Vatican Media)
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
☀What a beautiful day we had celebrating our much missed patron Benjamin Zephaniah. We gave away copies of the poem In-Exhale that he wrote encouraging people in prison with meditation and yoga and met some wonderful and inspiring people. 🙏 Be part of the change: mailchi.mp/9fc074bc2b19... 🙏
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The Prison Phoenix Trust @prisonphoenix.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
For people who receive no visits from family or friends prison can be an especially isolating experience. So we were glad to offer yoga and meditation to a group of 30 men in HMP Bullingdon recently, and with it some purposeful activity and social connection. 🙏 Thanks to all
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