Reduce Aggressiveness in Militant Extremists with Yoga By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “yoga helps to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression in prisoners, and crucially, decreases impulsivity—a known factor in much prison violence.” – Georgia Pike As Mahatma Gandhi has recognized “Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is […]
Improve the Behavior of Prisoners and Prison Staff with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “I have seen how men in maximum security prison were able to support not only their own resilience, but also that of their guards, nurses, and other prison staff, through the practice of meditation, mindfulness, and deliberate […]
Yoga Practice Can Improve Prisoner Well-Being and Improve Rehabilitation By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Inmates are more likely to be dealing with negative emotions—anxiety, fear, despair, anger, depression, and trauma—than a practitioner not behind bars. With a present reality that hinges on past events, as well as an environment of hostility and […]
Reduce Intimate Partner Violence with Mindfulness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “teaching men mindfulness and emotional intelligence will help them develop self-awareness in moments of emotional trigger . . . and avoid violent reactivity.” – Prison Mindfulness Institute The human tendency to lash out with aggression when threatened was adaptive for […]