🌱 Upward Together: Empowering Youth through Art & Mindfulness
At Upward Together, we believe creativity and mindfulness are powerful tools for helping young people thrive. Our youth programs combine mixed-media art with simple mindfulness practices to support emotional health, resilience, and self-expression.
Through guided workshops, we help youth explore their creativity, manage stress, and build lifelong tools for confidence, connection, and clarity.
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✨ Our Mission
Founded in 2016 and rooted in Los Angeles, Upward Together is on a mission to spark connection and community through creativity. We create inclusive spaces where young people feel seen, valued, and empowered to express themselves — through art, movement, and mindfulness.
Our workshops are designed for:
Schools & after-school programs
Community organizations & summer camps
Youth wellness initiatives & creative enrichment programs
🎨 What We Offer
Creative Art Workshops
Hands-on experiences in painting, collage, drawing, photography, sculpture, and more — designed to encourage curiosity, expression, and emotional processing.
Mindfulness & Movement
Simple breathwork, meditation, and grounding exercises woven into each session to support self-awareness and inner calm.
Combined Sessions
Our signature approach blends art and mindfulness for a holistic experience — helping youth express, reflect, and grow.
All sessions are led by trauma-informed teaching artists trained in both the arts and mental wellness.
💬 Why Art + Mindfulness?
Art gives young people a voice. Mindfulness gives them the tools to listen to it.
Together, these practices help youth:
Navigate big emotions
Strengthen focus + self-esteem
Discover healthy ways to express themselves
Build lifelong mental wellness habits
💛 Why Choose Upward Together?
We’re more than a program — we’re a creative community rooted in empathy, joy, and growth. Our team includes artists, counselors, and educators with deep expertise in trauma-informed care, youth development, and mental wellness.
Upward Together workshops are:
Inclusive and affirming
Engaging and accessible
Centered on emotional safety + expression
🎧 The Binaural Beat Podcast
A weekly journey into mindfulness
Created by our sister brand Studio Sya, The Binaural Beat Podcast offers soothing soundscapes every Monday to help young listeners (and grown-ups too) reset, refocus, and restore.
🎵 Tune in for frequencies that support clarity, calm, and creativity.
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