Video: Building community with yoga

Peace House uses yoga to help individuals work through trauma and build community.

By Nikki McGee

I Grow Chicago director Tameka Lawson is working to curb violence and provide a safe-haven for Englewood residents. She instructs community yoga classes at Peace House, which also offers art and gardening activities. Peace House is finally able to open its doors after nearly eight months of construction.

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Photo at top: Peace House uses yoga to help individuals work through trauma and build community. (Nikki McGee/Medill)