Wellness Inside

Healing doesn't wait
for release.

The Heart Center brings trauma-informed wellness practices into California prisons, offering calm, connection, and care to people who need them today.

Our Work Inside

Care that reaches
beyond the walls.

Many incarcerated people carry trauma from before prison, from the system itself, and from years of separation from loved ones. Our programs offer practices that calm the nervous system, deepen self-awareness, and restore a sense of dignity, in person and through every screen in the facility.

Teacher Training & Certification

200 HR Yoga Teacher Training

The 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training at The Heart Center is a certification program for people who want to deepen their own practice and learn to guide others with confidence, care, and integrity.

The training goes beyond postures. It is rooted in trauma-informed teaching, nervous system awareness, and accessible movement, so graduates can hold space for people of every background and ability.

Whether you are called to teach or simply want to grow personally, this program offers a supportive community and a meaningful path toward healing, self-understanding, and service.

Training & Practice

Sound Healing Training

The Sound Healing Training introduces participants to the art of using sound, vibration, and stillness to support calm, presence, and emotional release.

Students learn to work with instruments and guided meditation in a grounded, respectful way, building both technical skill and the sensitivity needed to hold a safe space for others.

This training is open to practitioners, caregivers, and anyone drawn to sound as a path of healing, whether for personal growth or to share with their community.

Birth & Postpartum Support

Doula Services

Our Doula Services offer steady, compassionate support to families through pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.

A doula provides emotional comfort, practical guidance, and a calm presence, helping parents feel informed, respected, and cared for at every stage of the journey.

Every family's experience is different, and our approach honors that, offering support that is rooted in dignity, trust, and genuine human connection.

Impact Report 2022–2025