Three People Sat Down And Brainstormed About How They Could Positively Impact The Lives Of At-risk Individuals. After Several Failed Attempts, They Finally Launched The Liberation Institute In 2014. The Liberation Institute Is A 501c3 That Offers Education, Wellness, And Recovery Services To Under Served Populations In Northern New England And Beyond.
Co-founders Kevin Martin, Jessica Kaniuka, And Piers Kaniuka Began Programming In The Maine State Prison In The Fall Of 2016. Each Of Them Brought A Unique Skill Set To The Project. Jessica Is A Seasoned Yoga Instructor Who Has Facilitated Several Yoga Teacher Trainings, Piers Has Extensive Experience Working With Those Suffering From Alcoholism And Addiction, And Kevin (Who Was Once Incarcerated Himself) Is Studying Human Rights And Advocacy. In October 2017 The Liberation Institute Graduated Its First Cohort Of Nationally Accredited Yoga Teachers At The 200 Hour Level. These Graduates Are Now Teaching Yoga Throughout The Facility.
Cohort Ii Graduated As Accredited Yoga Teachers On July 31, 2019. Cohort I Graduates Are Currently Working Towards Their 500 Hour Certification.
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