The Prison Phoenix Trust
@prisonphoenix.bsky.social
Bringing yoga and meditation into prisons in the UK and Ireland since 1988. For rehabilitation, healing and hope.
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...
December 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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...
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
November 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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
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...
November 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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...
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.
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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.
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
November 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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
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
October 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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
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.
October 20, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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.
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.
October 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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.
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
October 8, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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
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.
September 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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.
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
September 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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
Have you spotted PPT ambassador Lisa in Remember a Charity's Week's campaign? #GiftsInWills #RememberACharity #PPT
September 14, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Have you spotted PPT ambassador Lisa in Remember a Charity's Week's campaign? #GiftsInWills #RememberACharity #PPT
🧘 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.
🙏 @_ocva for support for this project.
September 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🧘 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.
🙏 @_ocva for support for this project.
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
September 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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
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
August 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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
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
August 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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
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
We're looking for yoga teachers with grit in 2026. Spread the word: bit.ly/teachinprison
#prisonyoga #ppt
August 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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
We're looking for yoga teachers with grit in 2026. Spread the word: bit.ly/teachinprison
#prisonyoga #ppt
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.
August 12, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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.
⭐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...
August 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⭐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...
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.
June 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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.
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...
⭐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...
June 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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...
⭐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...
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
May 25, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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
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...
May 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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...
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
May 21, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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
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
May 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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