In July, National Rx Security President and one other employee traveled to Kenya in support of Non-Profit Organization, Africa Yoga Project. Based out of Nairobi, Africa Yoga Project uses the transformative power of yoga to empower communities and change lives. The team from National Rx Security had the unique opportunity to see this work taking place with great success in some of the harshest slum environments.
Though the focus of Africa Yoga Project is around yoga, the impact on the people and communities involved extends far beyond the physical practice. 42 trained Kenyan yoga teachers are paid by Africa Yoga Project to teach over 2000 people in and around their communities weekly. Students and teachers alike experience the healing power of yoga on a physical, mental and emotional level. For the 42 teachers, the responsibility to lead a class and hold a space for healing has enriched their lives beyond measure. All speak of transformation, on and off the yoga mat.
The work that Africa Yoga Project continues to do both within the slums of the capital, as well as out in the bush with the Masai tribe is inspiring. National Rx Security is happy to relay that Africa Yoga Project holds true to their commitment of service in bringing peace and creating opportunities across communities in East Africa. Stay tuned for installments of the trip, and to learn of the outreach that National Rx Security had the opportunity to participate in. If you would like to support or learn more about this worthwhile endeavor, please visit www.africayogaproject.org.
