The Carmel Program
Yoga for Resilience
Born from Carmel Gat’s brave actions and created to serve those directly affected by October 7th, this program offers accessible yoga-based healing for all, 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 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. The Carmel Program is fully sponsored and free of charge.
Through tailored Iyengar Yoga sessions, the program promotes emotional stability, physical recovery, and psychological resilience.
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 and 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 welcome as you are. No prior yoga experience required. We tailor the session to your needs. All sessions are led by certified Iyengar Yoga teachers trained in rehabilitation. We design the sessions so you can then practice on your own, at your own pace.
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.
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.
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