The Dharma Project

With deep gratitude and a heavy heart, we share the difficult news that The Dharma Project will be dissolving due to financial constraints. This decision was not made lightly, as we recognize the profound impact our work has had on thousands of individuals and communities. However, despite our best efforts, we are no longer able to sustain operations at the level required to fulfill our mission. Since our founding, The Dharma Project has remained deeply rooted in Atlanta, committed to the belief that everyone—regardless of the traumas and barriers they have faced—deserves access to wellness,

healing, and self-empowerment. Our philosophy has always been centered on equity, justice, and

belonging, ensuring that the transformative tools of yoga and meditation reach those disproportionately denied access to well-being.

Through our trauma-informed programs, we have served over 2,000 individuals—including incarcerated youth and adults, low-income high school students and staff, refugee women and girls, and seniors residing in housing authorities. Our partnerships with the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Atlanta Public Schools, Purpose Built Schools, Refugee Women's Network, the Georgia Department of

Corrections, Fulton and Dekalb County Sheriff's Office, Decatur Housing Authority, and Beloved Atlanta

have allowed us to bring mindfulness and movement into spaces where they are needed most.

Although The Dharma Project must close its doors, the impact of our work will not fade. The practices

we have shared—the breathwork, the mindfulness, the self-regulation tools—are now embedded in the

lives of those we have served. The ripple effect of this work will continue through the individuals who

have embraced these teachings, the communities that have benefited, and the partners who have

stood by us. We also hope to carry on the spirit of our work with our partners and volunteers.

To our staff, teachers, volunteers, donors, community partners, board of directors, and the countless

individuals who have supported our mission—thank you. Your dedication has allowed us to transform

lives, and while this chapter is ending, we encourage you to carry this mission forward. Continue

advocating for access to wellness, continue supporting the marginalized, and continue spreading the

healing power of the principles of yoga.

This is not just a farewell—it is a call to keep the spirit of The Dharma Project alive in the work we do as

individuals and as a community. May we all move forward with compassion, resilience, and the

unwavering belief that healing belongs to everyone.

With profound gratitude and love,

The Dharma Project Team

The Dharma Project announces new programs to support survivors of human trafficking. This multifaceted program provides trauma informed yoga, meditation and sound healing workshops, all vital resources to advance their recovery.

Georgia ranks second in the number of human trafficking victims per 100,000 residents. From 2019 to 2023, there were 5,140 verified cases of human trafficking in the state, not including the many unreported cases that occur daily. Individuals from all backgrounds can become victims of trafficking; however, certain individuals are at greater risk due to vulnerabilities such as experiencing poverty or lacking stable housing, as well as those who have faced past trauma or struggles with addiction.

As survivors work toward their recovery, various levels and types of support are essential in rebuilding their lives. As survivors navigate their recovery journey, comprehensive support at multiple levels is essential for rebuilding their lives. Many survivors struggle with sleep disturbances, feel shame about their bodies and past traumatic experiences ~ particularly those who have experienced physical or sexual violence. Over time, our programs will promote reassurance by providing trauma-informed yoga classes, trauma informed meditation, sound healing workshops and group discussions with quiet reflection to assist survivors with rebuilding confidence, self-esteem, and agency over their bodies.

The Dharma Project is proud to partner with Beloved, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit and has been helping women escape the sex trafficking industry in Atlanta since 2012.