New Village Girls Academy
New Village Girls Academy // Los Angeles
Citizen Farmer’s + Healers Gardening + Mindfulness Program
Our trauma-healing gardening program at New Village Girls Academy provides a safe and nurturing space for our students to cultivate healing through the power of nature. Our program involves building a medicinal herb garden, where we explore the vast healing properties plants possess for both our body and spirit. Through hands-on experience, our students gain knowledge about various herbs and their profound ability to alleviate physical ailments as well as support mental and emotional well-being. By connecting with the land on which we stand, we honor the indigenous wisdom of the Tongva people and strive to foster healing in all aspects of our students' lives. This program is our second location, expanding our reach and impact in creating a sanctuary where growth, restoration, and empowerment flourish.
Additionally, we weave in discussions about race, racial theory, decolonization, transformative justice, and indigenizing. We teach trauma healing techniques by engaging with breath, movement, and sound exercises to facilitate self-confidence and emotional balance. We integrate art and writing, classes about the environment, sustainability, culinary skills and recipes, and how to care for plants that will feed your body, mind, and soul. There is immense healing that comes from caring for a plant, tuning into our body, and simply getting our feet in soil and skin in the sun!
About New Village Girls Academy:
New Village Girls Academy (NVGA) is a prestigious educational institution in Los Angeles that prides itself on providing a nurturing and empowering environment for young girls to thrive. With a commitment to academic excellence and character development, the high school offers a comprehensive curriculum that not only focuses on core subjects but also promotes creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
The dedicated and highly qualified faculty at New Village Girls Academy strive to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, fostering a sense of community among the students. Through a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs, the school encourages girls to explore their interests and develop their talents. New Village Girls Academy is not only focused on shaping young minds but also on empowering the next generation of confident and compassionate women ready to make a positive impact on the world.