Why Sports?
40%
reduce in symptoms of depression in men when practicing a minimum of 162 minutes weekly;
34% decrease in women.
50%
decrease in stress
and anxiety symptoms expressed when incorporating
routine sport activity
into one's daily lifestyle.
500%
minimum increase in
mood-enhancing endorphins following participation
in group and
individual excercise.
476%
Increase in calls
to National Mental Health Hotline
since October 7th, 2023
Israelis have faced profound trauma and uncertainty.
Accessible, integrative treatment is urgently needed.
Now is the time to rise up and support thousands of Israelis.
"Many soldiers and reservists
feel uncomfortable stepping into
a therapy-like setting
and simply won't do it.
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I wish The Ariel Center had existed when I endured and processed military trauma
during my service."
Itai Azulay, 41 years old
IDF Reservist, Givati Combat Unit
Filling an acute need in Israel's southern periphery
40%
less sport facilities per capita
in Israel's socio-economic periphery compared to the country's
stronger groups.
66%
of schools in Israel DO NOT have a functional sports facility, indicating the lack of sports education,
let alone therapeutic sports.
ABOUT US
The Ariel Center will be a physical hub for
rehabilitation, healing and empowerment.
Our programs encompass a wide range of therapeutic modalities, focused on individual and team sports, and including mindfulness practice, yoga and core training.
Our team is well versed in trauma and anxiety treatment,
ensuring a holistic, well-rounded path to healing and discovering one's inner-strength.
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