Prafull Oorja

Focuses on teaching yoga and holistic practices to children with special needs and people living in rural areas and under-resourced communities

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About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    2011

Prafull Oorja serves special needs children, rural groups, those who are HIV+, and others, using yoga, reiki, acupressure, dance, art, water, and othe Read morer natural material therapies. They offer trainings to enable yoga teachers to work with special needs children and potentially work with Prafull Oorja. There is a possibility of being placed with a school or center for special needs. The organization works towards developing audio and video training aides, homework books and materials for schools and families to practice yoga and holistic practices regularly. The aim is to sponsor schools and children who cannot afford the classes.


Action

Prafull Oorja trains yoga therapists to implement sustainable programs with communities in vulnerable conditions, using yoga as a form of healing and empowerment.

Impact

Prafull Oorja's uBloom program serves 500+ special needs children in 14 centers/schools across Bangalore, while their uRise program aims to impact 3 rural communities in South India with about 200 women and children in each location.

Vision & Mission

Prafull Oorja's vision is to share yoga and holistic practices with under-resourced communities to empower and enhance their lives and sense of well-being. Their mission is to empower individuals and communities to progress towards good health and well-being, and to develop a positive impact on the lives of people around India.

Programs

  • uBloom

    This program serves as the organization's flagship initiative, focusing on supporting children with special needs, including Autism, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Speech & Hearing Conditions. Collaborating with special schools, the program aims to empower families and educators to incorporate regular practice sessions, ensuring long-term sustainability. Each session offers a tailored blend of yoga, creative arts, and holistic practices, adapted to the specific needs of the group at that time. Through participation in these sessions, children experience improvements in motor skills, enhanced creativity and expression, development of verbalization and communication abilities, better emotional regulation, increased sensory processing capabilities, and improved social skills.

  • uRise

    The organization provides a distinctive program that engages with a range of diverse communities, including women's NGOs, orphanages, and prisons. Through a series of sessions featuring diverse practices, participants are guided towards fostering a sense of sangha, or community. The program aims to instill self-confidence while nurturing skills in presentation, leadership, and team building. Remarkably, some individuals have been motivated to pursue new vocations as a result of their participation, with a few even transitioning into roles as yoga teachers.

Milestones & Track Record

Over the last 6-7 years, Prafull Oorja has expanded to reach 500+ children every week and 200+ women, working with special needs children, orphanages, children with cancer, and children in transient communities.

Leadership Team

  • Sowmya Ayyar

    Founder/Director

  • Kishore Kaushal

    Managing Trustee

  • Swami Yogaratna Saraswati

    Board of Advisors – Honorary Advisor

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    Karnataka (104/14-15)

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    2nd Floor, 14A, Main Aesthetix Building, Indira Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 560038

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust