You Can You Will & Lincoln-West School of Global Studies Event

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Thursday, January 05, 2023

By Michaelangelo's

Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing an event for the You Can You Will Foundation in Cleveland. Every event we photograph is a unique experience with different purposes, topics, and people. One of the reasons I love photographing events like this one is because we are exposed to new information and there is always something to be learned.

To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I got there, at least as far as subject matter goes. Of course, we’re always prepared with our gear and equipment - we’re event photographers after all! The event was inspiring and heartwarming to say the least. I had the opportunity to watch children be exposed to yoga, breathing exercises, boxing, dance, and even money management. The children were engaged, having fun, and some were really trying their best at yoga (and trust me, I know that’s not easy!). Exposing children to these mindfulness activities is so powerful and it is something I wish I would have learned earlier in life. Even if they didn’t begin practicing daily meditation that day, it is a valuable tool they now have in their toolbox thanks to the You Can You Will Foundation.

The school was Lincoln West of Global Studies on W30th in Cleveland. Bringing these two together made for a joyful, positive day!

What is Lincoln West School of Global Studies about? The students participate in curricular-based learning and service expeditions that includes local, out of state, and out of country travel. Students receive personalized instruction utilizing smart technology to promote international understanding and diversity of thought, ensuring students are prepared for careers in a global economy. Students are supported through partnerships with domestic and international organizations and schools around the world, as well as internship, job, and travel opportunities.

Wow, that sounds intense! These practices will definitely come in handy!

Lincoln West School of Global Studies - website Facebook

What is YOU CAN YOU WILL about

Our Mission is to help people achieve a balanced mind in a balance body.

The You Can You Will Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who aspire to realize their full potential by providing the knowledge that opens doors to infinite possibilities. We create and support programs focused on the Mind, Body and Soul that educate and inspire individuals to discover the answers within themselves. We do this by placing a strong emphasis on self-empowerment, wellness and a sense of community.

Believe you can and you will.

Inspiring Students Potential ISP

ISP is a School Empowerment Program specific to children grades 7th through 12th. With the rise in attention deficit, depression, and mental health disorders, offering beneficial ways to support holistic solutions to manage or alleviate these symptoms is paramount. These workshops are designed to inspire, empower and provide practical tools to the students we serve. Learning healthful ways to affect well-being at a young age can impact not just the individual but their parents, teachers, and schoolmates. If you have ever found yourself saying, "I wish I would have learned that when I was young", we are likely providing a course on it!

MIND: Current research has shown that problems with mental health often start early in life and in fact half of all mental health problems begin by age 14. The good news is that promoting positive mental health can prevent some problems from starting. For young people who already have mental health disorders, early intervention and treatment can help lessen the impact on their lives.

BODY: Obesity and childhood chronic disease is on a rapid rise in our country. Unfortunately many schools are not providing enough beneficial education on healthy choices, nutrition, and fitness.
SOUL: We find great importance in guiding children to persevere when obstacles arise in life such as bullies, failed grades, mistakes, trauma, disappointments and sadness. Such inner resilience will also goad them on to pursue dreams that will manifest a self-empowered and full life. The act of empowering children is a process of guiding them to feel and believe that they are powerful as well as creating optimum conditions that mirror back to them these concepts.
We have been providing this program to various schools, after school programs, and summer programs with various community organizations such as Lincoln West School of Global Studies, Greater Collinwood Development Corporation’s Summer Kids Program, University School’s REACH program, International Leadership Group, and more. These programs are free for each school and organization that we serve. We are fully funded through grants, corporate donations, and individual donations so that these programs are cost-free to the students and teachers we work with.

"Everyone can live an extraordinary life" Andy Holland, Co-Founder

Stay connected with You Can You Will

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Here are the amazing instructors that helped make this all possible!

Workshop - Yoga with Gary Dacanay who is a Certified Baptiste Yoga Instructor, serving the Cleveland community at Cleveland Public Schools and family recreation centers. www.garydacanay.com

Workshop: "Plant your micro-greens" with Tanisha Velez who showed the students how to grow micro-greens for amazing dishes. www.clevelandfresh.com

Workshop: The new currency "Trades" with Ryan Eubank. Repeatedly told no in his early career has inspired him to mentor youth and young adults in welding. He shared the story of his career path including being a welding instructor at local high schools and an instructor at Lakeland Community College. Reubank@weldunited.com

Workshop: "Mindfulness Matters" with Ericka Szabo - In this workshop students will gain a variety of resourceful mindfulness tools that they will be able to use in their everyday lives to assist them in keeping them living in the present moment as often as possible. www.healthroughhabit.com www.elevatemindandbody.com

Workshop: "Boxing" with the Jamey Mixson who is a certified personal trainer. He opened No fat birthdays to take the local fitness community to the next level. www.nofatbirthdays.com

Workshop: "Yoga" with Marni Task who is a certified Jivamukti yoga teacher and also an Anusara Inspired teacher. www.marnitask.com

Workshop: "Be a Hero - Stop a Bully" with Morris Eason, a professional boxer, trainer & anti-bullying speaker. Through increase self-esteem and confidence, not only do kids learn to stand up for themselves, they also have the courage to speak up and stop others from bullying. That's how they become a HERO! www.morriseason.com

Workshop: "Yoga" with Jaimee Eiflander. Her classes always include a meditation aspect, teaching from an intuitive space that allows her to read the room and give each student what they need in the present moment. jeiflander@gmail.com

Workshop: "Hip Hop with DD" with De'Varian Norris - Students learned a brief history of hip hop dance and culture. They experienced how hip hop dance inspires. www.sebarian.onuniverse.com

Workshop: "Reality Day" Steve Harmon and Shana Hindley from Huntington Bank. Students will learn about financial literacy. They will have the opportunity to practice budgeting and come to a better understanding about needs vs wants. www.huntington.com

Workshop: "Yoga" with Halle Trapp who specializes in leading fun and educational kids yoga classes for all ages. www.happymekidsyoga.com

Workshop:"Understanding the Ego" with Dana Chaisson. Students learn awareness about that inner voice. Focusing on how to make sense of it as it applies to thoughts and emotions for mental health, self-love and clarity. yogalove11@gmail.com

How can YOU support YOU CAN YOU WILL? There are many ways!

This is a grassroots effort with 90% of all donations going to our programs over the past six years. Reach out to us and sign up to be a volunteer.If you have experience and would like to know more about being a community partner to help teach in schools and corporations let us know!More and more schools and organizations are reaching out and we want to support them at no cost. We are a 501c3 and over 90% of our donations go directly towards funding our community programs. Donations are greatly appreciated.

Andrew Holland - Executive Director - andyclefit@gmail.com

YOU CAN YOU WILL has other programs as well.

Inspired Path is a monthly program where we interview individuals that have overcome obstacles and sometimes what may seem as insurmountable odds to achieve their dreams. At You Can You Will we believe that an Individual can change the world. Our hope by bringing this program to you is that their stories will resonate and inspire you. We encourage you to be open to what they have done in their lives as you discover your own inspired path.

When people come together to focus on their bodies and minds in a positive manner they create an energy that is powerful. It solidifies bonds, it creates positive experiences that can impact overall wellness, and it encourages a balanced mind in a balanced body.

Leadership Empowerment and Wellness Programs

Our corporate programs are focused on educating and inspiring individuals to create change in their life and realize their full potential. Our intention is to help people experience growth in mind, body and soul with tools for improved well-being and success. Discover the answers within and open the doors to infinite possibilities!

Thank you for letting me be a part of this amazing event!

Awesome right? Thoughts? Comment below :)

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