Our Work
New Leaf engages young people 10-20 years old who face unequal access to resources combined with high potential for stress because of experiences of oppression, violence, neglect, stigmatization and poverty.
All youth deserve the chance to experience wellness
Using meditative practices like mindfulness and yoga to reduce harmful impacts of stress and its root causes, our programs are designed to build self-empowerment, emotional governance and overall well-being.
We offer programs in partnership with community-based organizations and youth justice facilities, an online curriculum toolkit for schools and, and a combo of in-person and virtual workshops and trainings youth, educators, service providers and parents.
Why Mindfulness?
Research shows that mindfulness decreases symptoms of stress, trauma, anxiety, and depression and increases emotional regulation, coping skills, sleep quality, and overall resilience (Source: The Role of Mindfulness in Reducing the Adverse Effects of Childhood Stress and Trauma).
Mindfulness can be done anytime, anywhere… all you need is yourself! Plus, our speciality is offering mindfulness in ways that are simple, inclusive and relatable, so youth from every walk of life can build it into their day in ways that are easy and fun.
Our Impact
10,500
We have reached over 10,500 youth directly through our programs and workshops since 2007.
We have trained over 500 educators and youth-service providers since 2007, which has the potential to affect more than 10,000 youth each year.