Who We Are
ABOUT US
Rhythm of Change Belize (ROC) is a non-profit organization based in Belize. We are dedicated to promoting and implementing activities that create positive change at the individual, community, and environmental levels. ROC brings holistic healing practices such as yoga, meditation, nutritional healing and other forms of wellness to underserved communities, youth, incarcerated individuals, and the general public. ROC’s programming promotes steadfastness, resilience, self love, compassion, and tolerance to encourage global health and happiness starting in Belize.
Our Vision
Rhythm of Change Belize (ROC) shares the science and art of healing through yogic practices to all corners of Belize and beyond. We deliver self-realization and empowerment to target populations such as at-risk youth, women, and other vulnerable groups for whom yoga and meditation have proven successful. ROC envisions far-reaching change through its transformational programming.
Our Mission
ROC carries out its mission through three facets of work under which we do all our programs. These areas of work are:
- Wagner’s Youth Facility (Kolbe Foundation/Belize Central Prison)- Michelle
- Female Section (Kolbe Foundation/Belize Central Prison)- MIchelle
- St. Martin De Porres School in Belize City- Victoria
- Maude Williams High School (Teachers & Students) in Belize City – Victoria
- Holy Redeemer RC School (Teachers & Students) in Belize City –Michelle
- St. Peter Claver RC School (Teachers & Students) in Punta Gorda- Jonah
- Punta Gorda Methodist School in – Jonah
- Forest Home Methodist School in Punta Gorda – Jonah
- Mafredi Methodist School in Punta Gorda – Jonah
- Toledo Community College in Punta Gorda – Jonah
- The Punta Gorda Hospital – Jonah
- Marla’s House of Hope (Belmopan) Freda
- King’s Children Home (Belmopan) Freda
10 yoga teachers (4 Female Residents of the Kolbe Foundation/Belize Central Prison) have been certified through ROC at Om Shanti Belize School of Yoga
8 yoga teachers received full scholarships to attend SVYASA Yoga Research University in Bangalore, India through a collaboration between The Government of India (The High Commission & Consulate of India to Belize) and ROC.
2019 SVYASA Scholarship Recipients are:
- Maryam Abdul Qawiyy
- Sitnah Blease
- Keesha Arzu
- Andrea Reneau
ROC also offers support to teachers who want to open their own Yoga Studio and/or start a Community Base Organization.
- Free Twice Weekly classes for The University of Belize for Faculty and Students – Eda
- Stress Relief & Self Care classes for Mind Health Connect – Michelle
- Welcome Resource Center, Belize City – Michelle
- Free Children’s & Senior Yoga classes in Placencia – Jarka
- Free Community Class in Placencia – Brice
- Free Tai Chi Classes for Seniors in Belize City – Huayu
- Stress Relief Classes for Pilgrimage Foundation Delegation visits. – Michelle, Freda, Jonah
