The Prison Phoenix Trust

© illustrations Korky Paul

The Prison Phoenix Trust encourages prisoners in the development of their spiritual welfare, through the practices of meditation and yoga, working with silence and the breath.

We offer personal support to prisoners around the UK and the Republic of Ireland through teaching, workshops, correspondence, books and newsletters - and to prison staff too. We work with people of any faith, or of none, and honour all religions. We are a registered UK charity.

"Since an early age, I never knew how to deal with all my trapped emotions or how to recognise them. Just sitting still and looking inside has transformed my whole Being. Once I gained some freedom with meditation, I was able to write to my wife, the first contact I had had in more than a year"

HMP Littlehey visit

On August 19, Sam is visiting HMP Littlehey to deliver an introductory workshop.

Appeal letter

The Appeal letter has created a good response, as usual! We still have donations coming in.

Sam takes over as Director

Sam takes over as our new Director on August 1.

Leaving party for Sandy

Sandy enjoyed her leaving party (I think), and we hope she's enjoying sitting on her new bench.

Away Day

On July 12, the PPT staff and trustees held an Away Day.

Gartree workshop

On July 21, Sam, Elaine, Jason and local yoga teacher Jeanne, visited HMP Gartree, in Leicestershire, to give workshops to 14 inmates and 17 staff. We're hoping to get a regular class started soon.

New Muslim consultant

The PPT has a New Muslim consultant, Imam Monowar Hussain. Imam Hussain works with young people in many inner city schools, and is Chaplain at Eton College.