Instructor-Led & Self-Paced Programs Strengthening Community Wellbeing & Belonging
Current Programs
Yoga for Well-Being and Mindful Living
Yoga for Well-Being and Mindful Living is a community-based yoga program offered in Persian (Farsi) that supports physical, mental, and emotional well-being through mindful movement, breathwork, and relaxation practices.
The program is open to adults and youth of all experience levels, with no prior yoga experience required.
Our Values
Our values guide the governance, programming, partnerships, and decision-making of our organization.
Human Dignity & Belonging
We believe every person deserves respect, connection, and a meaningful sense of belonging within community and shared spaces.
Equity & Anti-Oppressive Practice
We are committed to inclusive and anti-oppressive approaches that challenge systemic barriers and support equitable participation.
Trauma-Informed & Culturally Responsive Engagement
Our work centers empathy, safety, and responsiveness to diverse lived experiences, histories, and cultural contexts.
Dialogue, Critical Learning & Shared Knowledge
We value thoughtful dialogue, collective learning, and the sharing of diverse perspectives and ways of knowing.
Transparency, Accountability & Ethical Stewardship
We strive to act with integrity, openness, and responsibility in our relationships, decisions, and use of resources.
Meet the Founder
Dr. Maya Mahshid Rad-Spice
Dr. Maya is a multi-disciplinary researcher, senior program, policy analyst, and community-engaged practitioner working at the intersection of health, education, and community well-being. Her Phd and postdoctoral work spans multidisciplinary fields including biochemistry, biosystems engineering, gastrointestinal health, environmental studies, and economic development, and has evolved into interdisciplinary and community-driven approaches grounded in relationships, land, and lived experience.
Meet Our People
