LIGHT A PATH FOR VETERANS
Veterans have dedicated their lives to protecting the United States by serving in the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, or Coast Guard. As of 2014, there were 21.4 million Veterans in the United States and now there are many more. A large portion of these individuals suffer from physical, mental, emotional, and other long-lasting impacts from their time in service. Rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are estimated to be as high as 20% among the Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has been recruiting yoga teachers, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and other holistic healthcare providers to serve their populations. A recent survey indicates that over a quarter of PTSD treatment programs VA centers offer yoga to the Veterans they serve. Veterans and active military members around the country are practicing, benefiting from, and sharing yoga classes. Veterans have found that mindful yoga practices can help them with sleep, concentration, emotion regulation, and much more. Light a Path aims to serve both active duty and Veteran populations with practices that foster resilience, connection, and wellness.
Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has been recruiting yoga teachers, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and other holistic healthcare providers to serve their populations. A recent survey indicates that over a quarter of PTSD treatment programs VA centers offer yoga to the Veterans they serve. Veterans and active military members around the country are practicing, benefiting from, and sharing yoga classes. Veterans have found that mindful yoga practices can help them with sleep, concentration, emotion regulation, and much more. Light a Path aims to serve both active duty and Veteran populations with practices that foster resilience, connection, and wellness.
