UPLIFT Youth Foundation
PROGRAMS
Foundation Series
Our research-based curriculum and certified UPLIFT Mentors guide groups of 12 teens to discover inner peace and confidence through learning the foundations of yoga and mindfulness. In our Foundation Series we gain the life-changing tools of yoga, mindfulness, meditation, journaling, self-love, heartfelt connection, and more. Forever friendships are formed here, with ourselves and each other. Financial assistance available and no experience required. 8 weekly sessions. Available in person and online.
“The Foundation Series transformed the way I treat myself. I finally found love for myself and became so close with my Inner BFF! It felt like coming home to my truest self and accepting her for all she is.” Maggie, UPLIFT Teen Teacher
“When I was a freshman, my social anxiety was so bad that I frequently cried and had to leave class because I had panic attacks when teachers would call on me, and I couldn’t present in classes or anything. I legit left public school to homeschool because it was so bad. And now I’m wearing microphones and teaching UNSCRIPTED in front of tons of people, and volunteering myself to teach and speak in front of others. Point being, whatever you think your limits are? Push past them. They aren’t your limits. GO FOR IT. The worlds more fun when you do stuff!” Alex, UPLIFT TEEN AMBASSADOR
Summer Retreat
During our summer retreat, we connect on a whole new level: with ourselves, with each other, with nature, with our deepest hopes and dreams. We let go of what has been weighing us down and holding us back. It’s full immersion into our truest selves. This is an opportunity for our teens to deepen their yoga and mindfulness practices and bond with one another in a rejuvenating and beautiful setting. Our teens walk away feeling more connected to who they are, and more empowered to own their whole wellness each and every day with tangible tools! We will practice outdoor yoga, journal, meditate, engage in heartfelt discussion, hike, eat nutritious meals together, and most importantly, have fun! Everything is on-site at El Capitan: hiking trails, swimming pool, bikes, beach, and bunk cabins. We will have five UPLIFT certified adult mentors present for the entire trip, leading thoughtful and inspiring practices.
“When I left, I felt like a whole new person. Something inside me completely changed.”
“An epiphany from this retreat is that I am enough. And I’ve always been enough.”
“Wherever I go, this courage will be with me. I just have to find it within myself.”
“After opening up and letting down my walls, I just didn’t want to have those walls anymore.”
“I can’t even start to tell you how much it really means to me that I could become a part of something so much bigger and something that could really change my life and who I am today.”
UPLIFT School Program
The UPLIFT School Program puts Social-Emotional Learning into action. Students learn the foundations of mindfulness and mindful movement while gaining lifelong mental health tools: empathy, self-awareness, emotion regulation, stress management, positive relationships, and daily practices for whole wellness. 6 or 8 week series, once per week In-school or after-school SEL research-based curriculum 30 to 60 minutes session 1 UPLIFT certified mentor Supplies provided for each session
"UPLIFT has worked with the Athletic Department for two years leading breathing and relaxations techniques, and empowering students to find rest in their busy day. I have seen first hand the power of UPLIFT's program to benefit teen mental health, and I recommend it for all schools in Orange County." Amy Hemphill, Dean of Athletics JSerra Catholic High School
CONTACT
UPLIFT Youth Foundation
303 Broadway St 104 100
Laguna Beach, CA 92651-1816
Susan Kenny
susan@upliftyogafoundation.org
Phone: 714-794-7217