Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile
Prison Phoenix Trust

@prisonphoenix

The Prison Phoenix Trust supports the rehabilitation of people in prison with meditation and yoga: classes, resources, peer-support and mentoring.

ID: 745460616

linkhttp://theppt.org.uk calendar_today08-08-2012 16:00:39

799 Tweet

1,1K Followers

1,1K Following

Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

☀What a beautiful day we had celebrating the life of our much missed patron Professor Benjamin Zephaniah We gave away copies of the poem In-Exhale that he wrote encouraging people in prison with meditation and yoga and met some wonderful and inspiring people. 🙏 mailchi.mp/9fc074bc2b19/b… 🙏

☀What a beautiful day we had celebrating the life of our much missed patron <a href="/BZephaniah/">Professor Benjamin Zephaniah</a>  We gave away copies of the poem In-Exhale that he wrote encouraging people in prison with meditation and yoga and met some wonderful and inspiring people. 🙏
mailchi.mp/9fc074bc2b19/b… 🙏
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The PPT joins the Catholic community worldwide in mourning the death of Pope Francis. To his last days he brought compassion to people in prison, the oppressed and marginalised — a testament to a life devoted to others. Image: visiting a Rome prison last week (Vatican Media)

The PPT joins the Catholic community worldwide in mourning the death of Pope Francis. To his last days he brought compassion to people in prison, the oppressed and marginalised — a testament to a life devoted to others.

Image: visiting a Rome prison last week (Vatican Media)
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hear our Radio 4 Appeal coming soon on BBC Sounds 🎉 Patron Jeremy Irons will tell the story of Sue, whose life was transformed through yoga & meditation with The PPT. 🧘‍♀️✨ Find out more: theppt.org.uk/for-supporters… 🙏 youtu.be/0XS0MZrTZDA #BBCRadio4 #JeremyIrons #PrisonYoga

Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 Countdown alert! Our Radio 4 Appeal broadcast is on 11 May. Hear our patron Jeremy Irons at 7:53 AM & 9:25 PM or listen back on BBC Sounds next week. 💡 Donations up to £21,000 get DOUBLED thanks to 3 generous donors: theppt.org.uk/for-supporters… 🔊 Help us spread the word!

Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🧘Looking forward to contributing to a parliamentary inquiry into physical activity in women's prisons next week. We'll draw on many years' experience supporting women inside to practise yoga for health, wellbeing and rehabilitation. An opportunity to help shape impactful policy.

🧘Looking forward to contributing to a parliamentary inquiry into physical activity in women's prisons next week. We'll draw on many years' experience supporting women inside to practise yoga for health, wellbeing and rehabilitation. An opportunity to help shape impactful policy.
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thanks to Oxford Mail for highlighting the transformative power of meditation and yoga for people seeking a way out from addiction and crime. oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25147642.…

Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

More than 70 prisons are giving yoga and meditation a go this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 12-18 May. Staff and prisoners are being invited to try 10 minutes a day and we've provided this free pack of resources to help. Thanks to The PPT supporters who make this possible. 🙏

More than 70 prisons are giving yoga and meditation a go this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek 12-18 May. Staff and prisoners are being invited to try 10 minutes a day and we've provided this free pack of resources to help. Thanks to The PPT supporters who make this possible. 🙏
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🕖 Tune into our Radio 4 Appeal tomorrow to hear Jeremy Irons tell a story of the rehabilitative impact of meditation and yoga in prisons. Find out more and make a donation at: theppt.org.uk/for-supporters… 💙 #R4Appeal #PrisonYoga #Meditation #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

🕖 Tune into our Radio 4 Appeal tomorrow to hear Jeremy Irons tell a story of the rehabilitative impact of meditation and yoga in prisons. Find out more and make a donation at: theppt.org.uk/for-supporters… 💙
#R4Appeal #PrisonYoga #Meditation #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 Join Jeremy Irons' Radio 4 Appeal today, sharing the story of Sue, whose life was transformed through yoga & meditation in jail with The Prison Phoenix Trust. 🧘‍✨ 🗓️ Tune in at 7:53am & 9:25pm or visit the #R4Appeal website to listen & donate: bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4

🚨 Join Jeremy Irons' Radio 4 Appeal today, sharing the story of Sue, whose life was transformed through yoga &amp; meditation in jail with The Prison Phoenix Trust. 🧘‍✨
🗓️ Tune in at 7:53am &amp; 9:25pm or visit the #R4Appeal website to listen &amp; donate:   bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌟 WOW! The response to our Radio 4 Appeal has been wonderful. 🙏 Donations up to £21,000 are MATCHED! So your gift could go TWICE as far in helping people like Sue find hope through yoga & meditation. 🙌 🎧 Listen & donate now: theppt.org.uk/for-supporters… #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

🌟 WOW! The response to our Radio 4 Appeal has been wonderful. 🙏 Donations up to £21,000 are MATCHED! So your gift could go TWICE as far in helping people like Sue find hope through yoga &amp; meditation. 🙌
🎧 Listen &amp; donate now:  theppt.org.uk/for-supporters…
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're so grateful Sue chose to share her story for a Radio 4 Appeal. With our support, yoga and meditation helped Sue survive a prison sentence, thrive and find work on her release. 🙏 If Sue’s story inspires you, share it & encourage others to donate: theppt.org.uk/for-supporters…

Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🗓️ Tune in today at 15:27 for The Prison Phoenix Trust on BBC Radio 4. 📻🌟 Jeremy Irons shares the story of Sue, whose life was transformed through yoga & meditation while she was in prison. 💙 Or listen later at: theppt.org.uk/for-supporters… #BBCR4Appeal #PrisonYoga

🗓️ Tune in today at 15:27 for The Prison Phoenix Trust on BBC Radio 4. 📻🌟
Jeremy Irons shares the story of Sue, whose life was transformed through yoga &amp; meditation while she was in prison. 💙
Or listen later at: theppt.org.uk/for-supporters…
#BBCR4Appeal #PrisonYoga
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s the last day of our #BBCR4Appeal. Your gift could be DOUBLED thanks to 3 generous supporters who have pledged to match donations up to £21,000. 💙 Your gift helps people in prison find hope & healing through yoga & meditation. 🌟 Donate b4 midnight: bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4

It’s the last day of our #BBCR4Appeal. Your gift could be DOUBLED thanks to 3 generous supporters who have pledged to match donations up to £21,000. 💙 Your gift helps people in prison find hope &amp; healing through yoga &amp; meditation. 🌟 Donate b4 midnight: bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

People in 10 prisons took part in our meditation retreat day, a shared practice with volunteer mentors, yoga teachers, trustees and staff. "It's lovely to be in community & the men seem to really value this," said an officer where 2 prison wings took part. #WorldMeditationDay

People in 10 prisons took part in our meditation retreat day,  a shared practice with volunteer mentors, yoga teachers, trustees and staff. "It's lovely to be in community &amp; the men seem to really value this," said an officer where 2 prison wings took part. #WorldMeditationDay
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last week Lisa, who practised yoga in jail, was part of The PPT team contributing to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sport and Physical Activity in the Criminal Justice System at the Houses of Parliament. She writes beautifully about the experience: theppt.org.uk/2025/05/23/lis…

Last week Lisa, who practised yoga in jail, was part of The PPT team contributing to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Sport and Physical Activity in the Criminal Justice System at the Houses of Parliament. She writes beautifully about the experience:  theppt.org.uk/2025/05/23/lis…
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our time on BBC Radio 4 has ended. Big thanks to Jeremy Irons, Sue, and our 3 matching-funding donors for making this possible 🙌 It’s not too late to donate – visit our website today! 👉 Donate Now checkout.justgiving.com/bi12l5gnuu

Our time on BBC Radio 4 has ended. Big thanks to Jeremy Irons, Sue, and our 3 matching-funding donors for making this possible 🙌 It’s not too late to donate – visit our website today! 👉 Donate Now  checkout.justgiving.com/bi12l5gnuu
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations Emma on winning British Wheel of Yoga Community Champion of the Year for bringing yoga and meditation to young offenders. This #VolunteersWeek thanks to all who give time and care to support people in prison. Emma and Sue featured here: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Congratulations Emma on winning British Wheel of Yoga Community Champion of the Year for bringing yoga and meditation to young offenders. This #VolunteersWeek thanks to all who give time and care to support people in prison. Emma and Sue featured here:
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're hiring. Two part-time roles in our award-winning team supporting people in prison through meditation and yoga: ⭐Development coordinator (fundraising and events) - 3 days a week, hybrid ⭐Finance coordinator - 2 days a week in Oxford office Info at: theppt.org.uk/2025/06/02/new…

We're hiring. Two part-time roles in our award-winning team supporting people in prison through meditation and yoga:
⭐Development coordinator (fundraising and events) - 3 days a week, hybrid
⭐Finance coordinator - 2 days a week in Oxford office
Info at: theppt.org.uk/2025/06/02/new…
Prison Phoenix Trust (@prisonphoenix) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Oxford staff team had lunch this week with patron and former director Sandy Chubb of the Oxford Zen Centre and our consultant, the Deputy Lieutenant for Oxfordshire, Imam Monawar Hussain, MBE DL FRSA . It was a welcome opportunity in the middle of a busy week to pause, share and reflect.

Our Oxford staff team had lunch this week with patron and former director Sandy Chubb of the Oxford Zen Centre and our consultant, the Deputy Lieutenant for Oxfordshire, <a href="/ImamMonawar/">Imam Monawar Hussain, MBE DL FRSA</a> . It was a welcome opportunity in the middle of a busy week to pause, share and reflect.