The Carmel Program is a rehabilitative Iyengar Yoga initiative created by the Anuyoga Association in collaboration with the family of Carmel Gat z"l.
The program supports survivors, bereaved families, and former hostages affected by the events of October 7th through therapeutic yoga sessions - led by certified instructors, free of charge, in small and supportive groups.
The program supports survivors, bereaved families, and former hostages affected by the events of October 7th through therapeutic yoga sessions - led by certified instructors, free of charge, in small and supportive groups.
This project aimed to create an official and clear online presence for a meaningful initiative within the Anuyoga Association - The Carmel Program. The goal was to make information about the program and its mission accessible to the public, while sharing the story and inspiration behind it.
The website was designed to feel calm, compassionate and easy to navigate - a digital space that mirrors the program’s focus on trust, reliability, care and recovery.
Target Audiences
1. Trauma survivors and affected families:
Seeking a holistic, body–mind approach to recovery in addition to or rather than traditional psychological treatment; In need of a calm, safe, and accessible space that allows gradual return to daily life; Looking for a supportive group environment where they can heal together with others who share similar experiences.
2. Supporters and donors:
People looking to contribute to innovative rehabilitation initiatives; Those who connect to Carmel Gat’s story and believe in yoga as a path to resilience and healing; Individuals who connect to Carmel Gat’s story and believe in yoga as a path to resilience, recovery, and healing.
3. Yoga instructors and therapists:
Professionals interested in joining a community-based therapeutic project; Practitioners who wish to explore trauma-sensitive yoga methods.
Home page
Design
The website was designed to make information easy to understand and pleasant to explore.
The layout combines clarity with warmth, using subtle
motion and clean composition to create a calm,
reflective experience.
motion and clean composition to create a calm,
reflective experience.
The overall result is a website that feels balanced,
reliable, and respectful of the program’s sensitive content.
reliable, and respectful of the program’s sensitive content.
How it Works page
Designing The Carmel Program website was an exercise in translating emotional and spiritual values into a clear, interactive experience that communicates care, clarity, and trust.
Designed and prototyped by Anat Melamed as part of the Studio 6B web design program (2025)