Help Kye Amar Bring Healing to Chicago's Youth

Hi there, Kye Amar here!

As an educator for over 10 years, I realize the importance of teaching children holistically, beyond the classroom. Children need to know how to effectively navigate this world mentally as well as physically. Growing up in the inner city of Chicago, I had no clue how to process trauma, anxiety, or anger. I most certainly wasn’t prepared to battle depression or navigate my emotions and feelings as a young adult. Emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and mindfulness are all very important life skills that I have recently developed and am still working to consistently grow.

I strongly believe that if I had learned these skills earlier in life, I would have been able to become more resilient, mindful, and disciplined. I have been practicing yoga and meditation for the last 8 years and recently decided to pursue my Mindfulness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher Certification to teach trauma-informed, accessible yoga classes and meditation practices to adults and young people in my communities.

As a product of the Westside of Chicago where there is a lack of mental health resources and programming for at-risk youth and low-income families, I plan to utilize my knowledge and influence in the community as a vehicle for social change and healing.

Last year, I manifested a position to facilitate mindfulness and yoga in a school setting and this year it’s coming to fruition. I have been instructing free yoga and mediation for the last year for high school students and I’m so excited for the position and possibilities this upcoming school year! Our youth needs more healing and exposure to new ways of life and my plan is to sharpen the saw by completing the certification in order to provide the best services.

For my birthday wish this year , I am asking for my family, friends and peers to sponsor my tuition for my 200 -Hour Yoga teacher training , Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness Certification. I also plan to purchase mats / sanitizing materials for the students who attend my classes who may not be able to afford or have access to a yoga mat.

God placed a calling on me and I ready for the mission. I would be more than grateful for your support!