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The Carmel Program

Yoga for Resilience

Born from Carmel Gat’s actions and created

to serve those directly affected by October 7th –

This programme offers accessible yoga-based healing

regardless of background or means

Yoga Therapy for Healing, Grounding, and Resilience

The Carmel Program is a therapeutic Yoga program inspired by Carmel Gat's life.

Led by AnuYoga and in collaboration with the Gat family and Israel’s National Insurance Institute, this initiative supports individuals directly impacted by the events of October 7, 2023 – hostages, survivors, and grieving families, fully sponsored and free of charge.

 

Through tailored Iyengar Yoga sessions, the program promotes emotional stability, physical recovery, and psychological resilience.

Who can sign up to The Carmel Program?

The Carmel Program is offered to individuals directly impacted by the events of October 7, 2023 – hostages, survivors, and grieving families.

Who is Carmel? A Light in the Darkness

Carmel Gat, was an occupational therapist, a devoted mental health professional, and a radiant, compassionate presence. She was the embodiment of a devoted yoga teacher, living the practice in both spirit and action.

She was kidnapped from Kibbutz Be’eri and held hostage for 328 days before she was murdered in captivity.

 

While in captivity, she led yoga & meditation practices that helped others endure their suffering – offering strength, stability, and hope in unimaginable conditions.

 

The Carmel Program is her living legacy.

Three Ways the Carmel Program Offers Support

You are welcomed as you are. No prior yoga experience required. We tailor the session to your need. All sessions are led by certified Iyengar yoga teachers trained in rehabilitation. We design the sessions so you can then practice on your own.

Support for
Grieving Families

Group yoga sessions offering physical relief and emotional resilience for grieving parents, siblings, spouses, and children.

One-on-One Support for Released Hostages

Private yoga therapy tailored to trauma recovery, rebuilding inner stability, and processing physical and emotional pain.

Group Support for Trauma Survivors

Small-group sessions for individuals living with ongoing trauma from the events of October 7.

Where does it take place? 

Azrieli Sarona Tower

Derech Menachem Begin 121

Tel Aviv-Yafo

Israel

Help Us Bring Healing Where It’s Needed Most

Your donation directly supports The Carmel Program and allows AnuYoga to continue offering trauma-informed therapeutic yoga to those most in need – free of charge.

All contributions made through this page
will be directed specifically to The Carmel Program.

Support the Carmel Program

Thank you for helping us make a difference!

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