https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/blog daily 0.75 2025-10-21 https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/blog/no-one-is-coming monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/blog/goingbacktoegypt-m36pa monthly 0.5 2025-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/6eef99eb-2427-4d19-a1d9-d2e34e4c74da/IMG_1908.jpeg Blog - going back to egypt - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/blog/tothemenivemet monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/blog/mydeepestsecret monthly 0.5 2023-07-04 https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/blog/onethingilearnedfrommyex monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/blog/pepperspray monthly 0.5 2025-10-21 https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/blog/is-gratitude-all-its monthly 0.5 2023-07-07 https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/blog/3-end-of-year-realities monthly 0.5 2021-12-17 https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/home daily 1.0 2025-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/1625962998607-R8ZN5AQL8Z5WET406FQO/reverse-prayer-pose-yoga-for-healing.jpg Home - About Humanitarian Yoga Humanitarian Yoga offers a trauma-informed space for humanitarians and helping professionals to rest, breathe, and move - together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/1625963044769-XVIRN127A79DK6CKNHUE/Woman+in+tree+mudra+arms+yoga+pose+in+nature Home - Meet Justine As a trauma survivor, Justine is constantly brought back to the healing power of yoga and moving slowly. Her personal journey with PTSD and career burnout guides her work as a trauma-informed yoga teacher for humanitarians and helping professionals. https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/about daily 0.75 2025-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/1625018427613-6EJX6MV4XE88DDHOE88K/justine-jacobs-trauma-informed-yoga-teacher.jpeg About - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/contact daily 0.75 2025-10-04 https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/upcoming-events daily 0.75 2025-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/18a9954c-9fa4-454f-8d63-213be03f222d/762b1624-3deb-4833-9a47-a59d58c1c4e8.jpeg Upcoming Events Class for a Cause You’re invited to join a donation-based yoga class where ALL proceeds are donated directly to Yoga Mandala Project’s Refugee Empowerment Scholarship Fund. Date: Saturday, March 11th Time: 9:00am-10:00 am PST Facilitators: YMP’s facilitators - Molly & Justine What to expect: A one-hour practice weaving together breath, movement, meditation, and rest Donation based sliding scale: $10 - $15 - $20 Registration Step 1: Make a donation directly to YMP via paypal here or via Justine’s venmo @Justine-Jacob. Please note Class for a Cause in the comments. Step 2: Register here for Zoom link. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/8aaeecf4-9275-4fe4-9a10-23409837e9eb/Yoga+Nidra+Circle+Instagram+%2B+Facebook+Post.jpg Upcoming Events - Free Yoga Nidra Circle Sunday, January 2, 2022, 10:00-10:45AM Join me in starting the new year with ease and gentleness. We will begin with a slow movement practice that will help us come into a place of guided rest (Yoga Nidra). All are welcome; no need to register in advance. Bring a friend! And anything you need to feel comfortable. A yoga mat or towel is recommended for the opening movement and any cushions, blankets, or pillows you’d like for the Yoga Nidra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/9fb796da-49d8-4ddc-8e9d-123045e76726/yoga+for+humanitarian+class+oct+22.jpeg Upcoming Events - Yoga for Humanitarians Date: Tuesday, October 4th Time: 10:00am-11:15 am PST What to expect: Justine will lead a grounding movement practice to support our transition into autumn Who: ALL are welcome Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89311001739?pwd=SjFFT050TlFBQ3VIT0szUzFWNnZOQT09 Meeting ID: 893 1100 1739 Passcode: 795048 Learn more about YMP’s monthly Yoga for Humanitarians initiative designed to build a global community of care for the carers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/de2d9677-0799-485d-a65d-872d4c909494/R%26R+-+2022.jpg Upcoming Events - Rest & Recharge There is a lot going on in the world around us and it can be hard to hold. To honor this, Justine and Molly have developed a four week series exploring how presence, rest, connection, and balance play a role in our overall well being. This is an opportunity to connect with others and explore how we can care for ourselves while also caring for the world around us. Together we will journey through embodied practices such as yoga nidra (guided rest), restorative yoga, gentle and dynamic movement, and meditation, while making space for personal reflection and group connection. This program is being hosted live over Zoom twice annually and is available as a self-paced program anytime throughout the year. LIVE (VIRTUAL) 9:30-11:00am PST; 12:30-2:00pm EST; 5:30-7:00pm GMT Session 1: Sunday, September 18, 2022 - Presence Session 2: Sunday, September 25, 2022 - Rest Session 3: Sunday, October 2, 2022 - Connection Session 4: Sunday, October 9, 2022 - Balance + 30 mins extra for closing circle (9:30am-11:30am PST) Investment $150 - Sustainer Rate (covers the cost for you to participate) $175 - Sponsor Rate (helps ensure others with limited financial means are able to participate) $130 - Community Rate (discounted for those unable to contribute the sustainer rate) We believe these practices should be accessible to all. To honor this, we offer payment plans as well as needs-based / equity scholarships. Please email us for more information. Justine and Molly connected through their shared passion for supporting those impacted by war and violence through the Yoga Mandala Project. Click learn more about Molly here. *This program is geared towards humanitarians, activists, and helping professionals but all are welcome. SELF-PACED The self-paced option means every session will be recorded and shared with you so that you can view, or review, the material in your own time at your own pace. You will have access to all program materials for 90 days. Investment: $125 A portion of the proceeds are donated to The Yoga Mandala Project to support healing-centered programming for refugees around the world. SIGN UP NOW You can sign up for either format by sending your payment via Venmo or PayPal. Please include your email and program type in the transfer notes so we can send you a confirmation/welcome email. Venmo: @justine-jacob PayPal: mollyjohock@gmail.com (as a “friend”) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/1d6acd8d-e7de-4ce1-a3b7-752f64c7ce33/unnamed+%281%29.png Upcoming Events - Class for a Cause We invite you to join our June fundraising yoga class! This class is donation-based with ALL proceeds donated directly to the Yoga Mandala Project, which supports the wellbeing of refugees around the world. Saturday, June 24th. 9:30-10:45 am PST / 17:30-18:45 pm GMT Facilitators: YMP’s facilitators - Molly & Justine What to expect: a 75 minute practice weaving together breath, movement and rest. Donation based sliding scale: $10 - $15 - $18 Registration: Step 1: Make a donation directly to YMP via paypal here or via Justine’s venmo @Justine-Jacob. Please note Class for a Cause in the comments. Step 2: Register here to receive the zoom link. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/edbca49e-637a-4e45-84e3-2f066d951431/Screen+Shot+2022-04-04+at+9.52.47+PM.png Upcoming Events - Employee Wellness Sessions The FEMA Women’s Forum invites all government employees to join one of two yoga sessions held in honor of National Women’s History Month. Sessions will be led by Justine Jacob, a FEMA employee in Region 9 and Women’s Forum member. Justine is a trauma-informed yoga instructor based in Oakland, California. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/1622578250909-XXBW3XSWMHISB5ESPED0/humanitarian-yoga-UCLA-workshop-May-20.jpg Upcoming Events - Mindful Movement Workshop May 20, 2021 , 6:30-7:30 PM UCLA Department of Social Welfare Mindful Movement is an all-levels yoga class combining breath, movement, meditation, and rest. This class will guide you in grounding exercises, dynamic movement, and an extended cool down designed to calm the nervous system and ease tension in the body and mind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/1622578196248-MCL6JTK0HWDCSRVRBJTS/humanitarian-yoga-UCLA-workshop-June-8.jpg Upcoming Events - Mindful Movement Workshop Tuesday, June 8, 2021 , 6PM-7PM UCLA Department of Social Welfare Come celebrate the end of the year with some mindful movement! Together we will honor the work we’ve put in, reflect on what we’ve learned, and make space in our bodies and minds for the start of Summer. Mindful Movement is an all-level yoga class combining breath, movement, meditation, and rest. Everyone is welcome. https://www.humanitarianyoga.org/classes daily 0.75 2025-10-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/1625966287715-V3MZK4SZ4IQ1CG41HNFR/community-yoga-studio-front-line-workers.jpg Classes - Community Classes Community classes are just that – for the community. Each class is different, depending on the needs and interests of participants, but all classes offer a trauma-informed space for connection, grounding, and rest. Previous offerings include Mindful Movement classes for first responders, Gentle Flow classes for humanitarians living in active conflict zones, and Yoga for All classes for retirees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6080ecd585e07876b1f141b0/1625966231021-RR248E4N0VQI0SXOZURH/corporate-yoga-studio-pillows.jpg Classes - Corporate Yoga Interested in bringing yoga and mindfulness to your workplace? Corporate classes can be offered during your lunch hour, weekly staff meeting, or as a special or recurring event. Previous clients have included the United States government, International Non-Governmental Organizations, and public universities. Everyone is welcome! 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