The Holistic Life Foundation, a BIPOC-led nonprofit based in Baltimore, Maryland, is dedicated to enhancing the social, educational, emotional, and environmental well-being of underserved communities. Through yoga, mindfulness, and health initiatives, we empower individuals and families, emphasizing the vital connection between people and their environment.

Founded by Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez in 2001, the Holistic Life Foundation has served over 200,000 students and adults in more than 100 schools and communities nationwide, providing over 50,000 hours of training. Today, we serve over 5,000 Baltimore City Public School students weekly, aiming to improve social, educational, and emotional outcomes through yoga, mindfulness, and health programs.

Our socio-emotional behavioral curriculum helps youth and young adults develop inner strength through yoga, mindfulness, conflict resolution, teamwork, restorative practices, and self-care, fostering a love for learning and community. Since its inception, Holistic Life Foundation has reached over 150,000+ youth and adults through yoga, mindfulness, and environmental programs. Our high-quality, evidence-based programs are facilitated in diverse settings such as schools, detention centers, drug treatment centers, mental health facilities, recreation centers, group homes, colleges, senior centers, and wellness centers nationwide.

90% of Holistic Life Foundation’s original mentoring cohort graduated from high school, and 100% are in school or working.

Holistic Life Foundation's comprehensive programs enhance the well-being of entire communities, earning local, national, and international recognition. Our innovative work has been featured in major media outlets, including Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, CNN, CBS, to name a few. We've also appeared in The Washington Post, Upworthy, and Congressman Tim Ryan's book, A Mindful Nation.

Additionally, we were highlighted in Steven Spielberg's Discovery Channel series, 'Why We Hate,' and named Game Changers by Baltimore Magazine in 2024.

Holistic Life Foundation has achieved worldwide success and accolades through diligence, professionalism, skill, and authenticity. Our Mindful Leaders embody these virtues and practice what they teach daily with the Holistic Life Foundation senior staff. They hone their mind and body to be highly effective pillars of change within the community through the practice of mindfulness and yoga.

In 2022, Holistic Life Foundation launched a multi-year strategic plan with the Clinton Global Initiative to expand our Mindful Moment program to underserved areas nationwide, including Denver, Chicago, Milwaukee, Buffalo, and the Akwesasne Mohawk territories in NY/Canada. We also offer virtual sessions in Malawi, Africa.