Connected Warriors is a sixty minute class involving postures, meditation, and breathing while emphasizing the mind-body connection.
To participate in this free class you must be either serving active duty in the military, a veteran, a first responder, or a family member above the age of twelve.
Connected Warriors is the largest community based volunteer organization providing trauma-conscious yoga therapy for service members, veterans and their families in the United States.
Our primary goal is to provide a safe and secure environment with a strong emphasis on re-establishing the mind-body connection and guiding our warriors and families to healthier and more peaceful lives.
Participants of our classes learn how to handle stressful situations in a more relaxed manner by quieting and focusing their mind, which encourages positive thoughts and self-acceptance. By increasing relaxation and lowering stress, participants generally feel benefits in the following areas:
- Sleep longer and more deeply
- Strength, flexibility, balance and focus
- Heightened cardiovascular conditioning, lower blood pressure and weight management
- Stronger bones, improved immune functions and increased oxygen supply to the body
- Mental and physical health intervention, management of PTS and TBI symptoms
- A non-pharmaceutical method to manage symptoms and relieve stress
- Improvement in self-confidence, self-worth, enhanced ease and equanimity in daily life
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