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The Aerie Real Foundation™ Supports Young Women in Bold Heart Yoga

Montgomery County, MD – February 23, 2023 – Vikara Village is pleased to announce we have received a Community Grant from The Aerie Real Foundation™ to aid our Bold Heart Yoga program to support young women. The Aerie Real Foundation™ works to build confidence in women, foster an inclusive community, and protect our planet to […]

5 Benefits of Yoga

Transitioning into the new year, many people have set health goals. Why not try something that can help manage stress and mental health, as well as improve your physical health? 5 Benefits of practicing yoga include: Yoga can help increase muscle strength and flexibility. It can also be a form of cardio, improving circulatory health, […]

Can Yoga Help with Symptoms of Depression?

It’s no secret that exercising can be good for not just your physical health, but also your mental health. There is more to yoga than just stretching your body or getting strong. You’ve heard of yoga providing physical benefits, but what about the mental side? According to the Harvard Mental Health Letter, studies have suggested […]

What is Trauma-Informed Yoga?

“Trauma-informed yoga is a general practice of yoga that recognizes people are in pain. In trauma-informed yoga, we really try to have a more holistic sense of who the student is. The student is more than a body.” – Una Hildebrandt, Safe Space Yoga Facilitator Trauma-informed yoga is about being mindful of people’s stories. As […]

Are you our next Board Member?

Vikara Village® is a small nonprofit based in Montgomery County, MD. Our Board Members have the opportunity to play an integral role in our development. We are looking for individuals who understand and are committed to Vikara Village®’s mission, vision, and core values to join our Board of Directors as we grow and move our […]

We Stand in Solidarity

Hate has no place at Vikara Village. We cannot ignore that Black Americans have faced wrongful oppression since the beginning of our country’s history. We are devastated by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and the countless other Black lives that have been taken as a result of police brutality […]

2019 Year in Review

Vikara Village was created to help individuals navigate the challenges of everyday life. We believe everyone can become resilient citizens through thoughtful programming relevant to their experience. We are mindful each of us has our own story. Our diverse programs are created to provide an effective solution to increase an individual’s sense of self, community […]

New Executive Director Announcement

ROCKVILLE, MD, August 30, 2019 – As Vikara Village moves into our third year, we are thrilled to announce the selection of Hannah Davis as our new Executive Director. Hannah began her new role on August 16, 2019. “It’s an exciting time for us as our founder, Hannah, recently came on-board as full-time Executive Director. […]