Santosha Project: Cultivating Roots of Peace

This pilot program involved conducting quantitative and qualitative research by the University of Los Andes – CIFE – to measure the effectiveness of an integral yoga-based intervention in preventing and reducing school aggression and bullying among children and adolescents from contexts with high levels of violence and poverty. Participants developed skills to peacefully resolve conflicts and showed improvement in anxiety and depression levels, particularly for victims of bullying. The positive influence of the methodology on the school climate, coexistence, and mental health of children and youth encourages us to continue joining efforts for the well-being of the most vulnerable children and youth.