About Us.

Mission:

To improve the mental, physical, and social-emotional health and wellbeing of individuals from marginalized communities through the use of mind-body based education and Therapeutic yoga intervention.

 
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Upward Inertia is a verified 501c3 organization based in Boise, ID.

Vision:

Upward Inertia provides an interactive, in depth curriculum to individuals from underserved and vulnerable populations. We currently serve or have plans to begin serving the following populations:

  • Inmates in Idaho Correctional Facilities

  • Individuals on parole and probation

  • Children in low income and at risk communities

  • individuals managing mental illness

  • Individuals in recovery from addiction and eating disorders

  • Preventative education for college aged individuals

Our Plan:

By 2026:

Upward Inertia will launch a teacher training, aimed to provide education to yoga teachers and healthcare professional . The training will include education on trauma informed principles, mental health conditions and care, mindfulness and pranayama techniques, motivational interviewing, and life coaching principles.

Upward Inertia, through graduates of the teacher training, will expand services to serve refugees, victims of domestic violence, the homeless, addiction recovery centers, and other underserved populations.

Upward Inertia will complete multiple research studies, examining the benefits of therapeutic yoga on mental and physical health in a variety of settings. Studies will be presented at local, national, and international conferences to improve awareness of best practices.

By 2027 we aim to expand to provide our offerings in more than 5 states throughout the US.