United We Om (UWO) was co-founded in 2016 as a yoga and meditation non-profit offering trauma-informed trainings and hiring yoga teachers from trauma-impacted communities to share practice back with their own communities.

From 2016 - 2023, UWO shared practice with more than 25,000 participants from 100s of communities and trained more than 1000 teachers. Below are the Karma Projects before our transition to a Karma Yoga organization in 2024.

Karma Projects 2016 - 2023

Three people with colorful striped blankets in a woodland area.

Yoga for Boys in Foster Care
Mercy First Foster Care Facility
Teacher: Joe Iadanza
Glen Cove, NY

Young woman sitting cross-legged outdoors with a small cat, wearing a denim jacket and beanie, smiling, autumn leaves on the ground.

Yoga for Girls in Foster Care
Mercy First Foster Care Facility
Teacher: Karen Cohen-Gibbons
Syosset, NY

Military backpack and boots next to man in jeans, standing on American flag.
People doing yoga in child’s pose on mats in a living room with a television and baby gate.

Bridge Back to Life
Veterans Treatment Facility
Teacher: Veteran Anu Bhagwati
Long Island, NY

Post-Partum Yoga for Mothers
Mommas House
Teacher: Jenna Mannino
Hempstead, NY

Group of women and babies lying on the floor, engaging in playful interaction.

Mommy and Baby Yoga
Mommas House
Teachers: Jenny Jared and
Doreen Gamell
Glen Cove, NY

People doing yoga poses on mats inside a room with a potted plant in the corner.

Children with Incarcerated Parents
Osborne Association
Teacher: Issac Tecosky
New York City, NY

Silhouetted people standing indoors with soft lighting
A person practicing yoga in downward dog pose on a mat, indoor setting.

Yoga for Secondary Trauma
Safe Horizons
Teacher: Sarah Long
Brooklyn, NY

Yoga for Mental Health
Union Settlement
Teacher: Jennifer Whitney
Harlem, NY

Group of people indoors posing with hands together, in front of colorful balloons on the wall.

Yoga for Autistic Adults
QSAC
Teacher: Ora Sucov
Floral Park, NY

Colorful mural with stylized figures, abstract shapes, and the text "La Vida Preciosa."
A baby sitting on the floor in a living room near a TV stand, with an adult lying on the floor in foreground.

Spanish Yoga for Latina Youth
Life is Precious
Teacher: Guillerma Moreno
Brooklyn, NY

Pre/Post Natal Yoga
Mommas House
Teacher: Jenny Jared
Glen Cove, NY

Group meditation or yoga session in a classroom, with participants sitting on mats and stretching arms overhead.

Yoga for Autistic Adults
QSAC
Teacher: Ora Sucov
Floral Park, NY

Women practicing yoga indoors, sitting on mats with props like blocks and straps, in meditation poses.
Person sitting on a couch holding a baby with a pacifier.

Spanish Yoga in Assisted Housing
Westhab
Teacher: Christina Lancione
Westchester, NY

Yoga for Teen Mothers
Mommas House
Teacher: Sasha Petukhova
Merrick, NY

Group yoga class in room with bookshelves

Spanish Yoga in Affordable Housing
Whalebone Village
Teacher: Alexa Bennett
East Hampton, NY

Group yoga session with instructor and participants sitting on mats in a cozy room with a couch and warm lighting.

Yoga for Adults with Disabilities
Residential Living Facility
Teacher: Jasmine Laniado
Port Washington, NY

Man standing outdoors on grass near small American flags, with trees and a river in the background.

Yoga for Veterans
American Legion
Teacher: Veteran Sean O’Brien
Baldwin, NY

Person assisting another in a leg stretch outdoors on mats.

Yoga for Men with Cancer
Sponsored by Tommy John
Teacher: Eric Pettigrew
East Hampton, NY

Person doing yoga on a beach next to an American flag
Group yoga class with participants on mats stretching in a studio setting.

Yoga for Military Families
Yoga Nanda
Teacher: Deb Jeanette
Garden City, NY

Yoga for Veterans
VFW Post #1384
Teacher: Veteran Rafael Rivera
Queens, NY

Group of friends and a baby sitting indoors, smiling for a photo.

Mommy and Me Yoga
Mommas House
Teacher: Morgan Rose
Glen Cove, NY

A young boy sitting with closed eyes, wearing a dark green shirt, in an indoor setting with blue benches.
People engaging in a yoga session indoors on yoga mats.

Teen Boys in Foster Care
Mercy First
Teacher: Kevin Tomczyk
Syosset, NY

Alternate to Incarceration
St. John’s Residence
Teacher: Isaac Tecosky
Rockaway, NY

Person assisting another with posture, room setting, casual clothing, seated position

Yoga for Autistic Adults
The Nicholas Center
Teacher: Ora Sucov
Port Washington, NY

Silhouettes of two people, one with curly hair, indoors against a window light.
Woman and children doing playful yoga poses indoors on mats

Yoga for Violence Survivors
Undisclosed Safe House
Teacher: Charlotte Bush
Long Island, NY

Yoga for Kids with Special Needs
The Ed Foundation
Teacher: Sasha Petukhova
Port Washington, NY

A group of people sitting on yoga mats in a classroom setting, raising one arm in the air, participating in a seated yoga pose. The room has computers and chairs in the background.

Spanish Yoga for Immigrant Kids
Mercy First
Teacher: Edna Gonzalez Dau
Syosset, NY

Person meditating indoors, sitting cross-legged on floor, wearing glasses and casual clothes, with a wall sign "Be Yourself." Nearby are a yoga block and water bottle.
People practicing yoga in a classroom on mats, performing a cobra pose.

Yoga for Substance Recovery
Mather Hospital
Teacher: Lisa Zazzarino
Riverhead, NY

Yoga in Alternative to Incarceration
St. John’s Foundation
Teacher: Sean Patrick Jernigan
Far Rockaway, NY

Two people practicing yoga poses indoors on green mats, with one person assisting the other. Yoga blocks and water bottle are visible on the floor.

Yoga for LGBTQ+ Teens
Long Island LGBTQ+ Center
Teacher: Amy Elias
Long Island, NY

Two people enjoying a yoga session outside on a grassy field.
Three people practicing yoga, arms raised, in a well-lit room.

Yoga for Special Needs Adults
The Orkestai Farm
Teacher: Ora Sucov
Oyster Bay, NY

Yoga for Violence Survivors
Domestic Violence Shelter
Teacher: Nicole Re
East Hampton, NY

Children and a teacher practicing yoga poses on a red carpet in a classroom, with educational displays on the walls.

Yoga for Pre-K in Headstart
Headstart Center
Teacher: Darashana Jhaveri
Huntington, NY

A yoga instructor sits on a mat between two students practicing poses. A laptop is visible in the background, and there are cushions on a bench behind them.
People practicing seated forward bend yoga poses on mats indoors.

Yoga for Caregivers of Ill Children
The Ronald McDonald House
Teacher: Samantha Harris
New Hyde Park, NY

Yoga for Girls in Foster Care
Mercy First
Teacher: Regina Smith
Syosset, NY

Woman performing a chiropractic adjustment on a person lying face down in an office setting.

Yoga for Mental Health
Mather Hospital
Teacher: Alexa Rae Liebgott
Riverhead, NY

A woman meditating with her eyes closed, one hand on her chest and the other on her stomach, in an indoor setting with a green couch and a large bag in the background.
A group of people practicing yoga indoors

Yoga for Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Collaborative
Teacher: Jenny Jared
Long Island, NY

Yoga Post-Incarceration
Living Water for Women
Teacher: Laura Nowicki
Glen Cove, NY

Woman performing yoga pose using chair support indoors

Yoga for LGBTQ+, ages 50+
Long Island LGBTQ+ Center
Teacher: Amy Elias
Long Island, NY

Group yoga class with instructor smiling, students in poses, and flip chart in background.
People sitting cross-legged on yoga mats in a yoga class, wearing casual athletic clothing.

Yoga for LGBTQ+ Teens
North Shore Guidance Center
Teacher: Lee Carlson (she/they)
Westbury, NY

Yoga for Addiction Recovery
Mather Hospital
Teacher: Kim Hoebeler
Riverhead, NY

People doing yoga on mats indoors, one person wearing a purple shirt and sitting on a pillow, with athletic shoes on the floor.

Yoga for Teens in Foster Care
Mercy First
Teacher: Jenny Jared
Syosset, NY

Three children holding hands on a grassy field, wearing jackets and hoodies, with trees in the background.
Group of people doing yoga cobra pose on mats indoors.

Yoga for Pre-K in Headstart
Headstart Center
Teacher: Stacy Plaske
Westbury, NY

Yoga for Teen Boys in Foster Care
Mercy First
Teacher: Matt Jared
Syosset, NY

People practicing yoga in a studio, performing a standing pose on yoga mats

Yoga for Teens
The Urban Assembly
Teacher: Sean Patrick Jernigan
Manhattan, NY

Group meeting in a nursing home with people sitting around tables, one person in a wheelchair, and a caregiver interacting with them.
Person stretching on a yoga mat in a gym with wooden walls, wearing a pink sweatshirt and headband.

Yoga for Veterans
St. Albans VA Living Facility
Teacher: Veteran Rafael Rivera
Queens, NY

Yoga for Special Needs Children
ACDS
Teachers: Rafael Rivera & Ora Sucov
Plainview, NY

People stretching in a living room with a TV, wicker basket, and couch.
Toddler in striped outfit sitting on the floor with a bowl and pacifier.

Yoga for Addiction Recovery
Brighter Tomorrows
Teacher: Victoria Moir
Long Island, NY

Yoga for Families with Ill Children
The Ronald McDonald House
Teacher: Joe Iadanza
New Hyde Park, NY

Two people sitting on the floor, holding hands during a group activity, one wearing a pink hoodie and the other a light purple shirt.

Yoga for Houseless Youth
Hope for Youth
Teachers: Roxanne Duprey
Amityville, NY

Two people outdoors laughing and raising their arms, sitting on grass with a blanket and an open book.
Children sitting in a circle on the floor, holding hands, with focus on a child in a yellow shirt and red sneakers placed beside them.

Yoga for Autistic Young Adults
AHRC Group Home
Teacher: Lauren Reek
Lido Beach, NY

Woman kneeling and interacting with a young girl in a red dress.

Yoga for Low Income Children
Tuesdays Summer Club
Teacher: Emma Coop
Long Island, NY

Yoga for Special Needs Children
ACDS
Teachers: Ora Sucov
Plainview, NY

Group yoga class in gymnasium with instructor leading warrior pose, participants on mats, art on walls in background.

Spanish Yoga for Immigrant Children
Mercy First
Teacher: Nelson Castro
Syosset, NY

A group of adults and babies participating in a baby yoga class in a room with yoga mats and pillows. The room is bright with posters on the wall and toys around.
People practicing yoga in a classroom, seated on mats with raised arms.

Special Needs Mommy and Baby Yoga
ACDS
Teacher: Ora Sucov
Long Island, NY

Yoga for Houseless Youth
Hope for Youth
Teachers: Jenna Mannino
Amityville, NY

Three women sitting on the floor in a meditation session at home, with a crib and boxes in the background.

Yoga for Houseless Mothers
Mommas House
Teacher: Angelica Zambrano
Glen Cove, NY

An adult and a child sitting on the floor, both with excited expressions, in a casual indoor setting. The adult has curly hair and wears a purple top, while the child is in red pajamas with a character print.
Woman stretching in a yoga class with a bolster, wooden floor, and studio mirror.

Yoga for Pre-K at Headstart
Headstart
Teacher: Gail Stubbolo
Huntington, NY

Yoga for Cancer Recovery
JCC
Teachers: Ora Sucov
East Hills, NY

Group of people doing seated stretches on yoga mats in a gym

Spanish Yoga for Low Income Housing
Westhab
Teacher: Nelson Castro
Washingtonville, NY

U.S. Army soldier meditating in uniform against brick wall background
People in a classroom doing seated stretches, led by an instructor near a whiteboard.

Yoga for Veterans and Families
Easter Seals Veteran Rally Point
Teacher: Veteran Rebecca Smith
East Hartford, CT

Yoga for At-Risk Youth
Youth Build at United Way
Teachers: Manny Hartofelis
Deer Park, NY

People in a yoga class practicing stretches on mats in a room with wooden floors and blue walls.

Yoga for Low Income Children
Boys and Girls Club
Teacher: Katie Theodoreo
Glen Cove, NY

A woman in a pink outfit mimicking animal ears with her hands, sitting on a mat facing a child with curly hair.
Silhouetted profiles of two people in low light indoors.

Bilingual Yoga for Children
Head Start Pre-K
Teacher: Carolyn Infantas
Islip, NY

Bilingual Yoga for Violence Survivors
The Safe Center
Teachers: Adriana Valverde
Nassau County, NY

Teacher and children raising hands in a classroom with books and posters on the wall.

Yoga for Low Income Children
Headstart Pre-K
Teacher: Carolyn Carlat
East Northport, NY

Child in hospital bed with emoji blanket, accompanied by a woman sitting nearby, both with hands together in a prayer position.

Yoga for Children in the Hospital
Stony Brook Children’s Hospital
Teacher: Lilien Perito
Stony Brook, NY

A young boy in a blue shirt is sitting cross-legged on the floor, smiling, with a purple item on his head.
Group of people doing yoga outdoors on grass

Yoga for Houseless Children
Arise Homeless Shelter
Teachers: Lani Rosen-Gallagher
New Haven, CT

Yoga at a Violence Safe House
LIADV
Teacher: Zaianna Ortiz
Long Island, NY

Elderly woman doing seated exercises in a classroom with a green chalkboard in the background.
A yoga instructor leading a group of children in a yoga pose indoors.

Yoga for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
New Horizons
Teacher: Isabel Tiffen
Valley Stream, NY

Yoga in Under-Resourced Schools
JC Nalle Public School
Teachers: Shakeelah Sutton
Washington, D.C.

People sitting on yoga mats in an outdoor yoga class under a pavilion.

Yoga for LGBTQ+ Teens
Camp Ga’Avah
Teacher: Lee Carlson (she/they)
Wheatley Heights, NY

Four people sitting in a circle on yoga mats with legs extended, holding hands in a team-building exercise in a room.
A person in a pink hoodie doing a seated forward bend on a yoga mat with yoga blocks nearby in a room with light green walls.

Spanish Yoga for Immigrant Children
Mercy First
Teacher: Rosa Dluginsky
Syosset, NY

Yoga for Mothers in Recovery
Samaritan Daytop Village
Teachers: Nikkia Nickolson
Harlem, NY

Two people lying on blankets doing yoga exercises in a grassy area with sunlight streaming. Houses and parked cars are visible in the background.

Yoga for Teen Runaways
Hope for Youth
Teacher: Jenna Mannino
Amityville, NY

A group exercise class with an instructor guiding children in a balance pose, set in a gym with school logos on the wall.
Woman in blue top meditating in a green field

Yoga for Under-Resourced Children
PS/IS 184
Teacher: Tameeka Albertini
Brownsville, NY

Yoga for Special Needs Adults
Orkestai Farms
Teachers: Ora Sucov
Long Island, NY

Police officer in uniform performing a yoga pose indoors, standing on one leg with arms raised.
People participating in a seated yoga class on mats in a gymnasium.

Yoga for Police Officers
NCPD Wellness Committee
Teacher: Officer Katie Theodorou
Nassau County, NY

Yoga for Houseless Mothers
Regina Maternity Services
Teacher: Georgia Patrick
Long Island, NY

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