Who We Are
Every Veteran, family member, and caregiver has a path they need to travel to live their best life. We’re highly sensitized to that journey, its ups and downs and many individual facets. Veterans Yoga Project is poised to help and be of benefit in many ways.
For 15 years, we’ve been working side by side, every day, with Veterans to help them to live, thrive, and belong. Simply speaking, our network of yoga teachers, therapists, clinicians, and community members practice Mindful Resilience techniques to support those recovering from stress-related mental health challenges, effectively addressing their needs and empowering their journey to enhanced well-being and self-discovery. We make a tangible and measurable difference in Veterans’ lives every day.
Our Mission
To support the recovery and resilience among our Veterans, military families, and communities.
Our Vision
To support the mental health and wellbeing of all Veterans and military families one breath and moment of gratitude at a time.
Our Values
Balance, respect, equality, acceptance, thankfulness, honor.
Our Purpose
Together, Veterans Yoga Project empowers Veterans to live, thrive, and belong.
Who We Serve
Founded in 2011, Veterans Yoga Project is an IAYT member school, an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider, and a certified Yoga Alliance School (RYS-200, YACEP). VYP provides support to Veterans, service members, family members, caregivers, and community members, whether they are currently struggling with severe symptoms or focused on growth, resilience, and giving back to others.
VYP-trained instructors and clinicians provide programs, resources, and connections, and teach over 100 free yoga classes each week.
Who We Taught
How We Taught
Our Health and Financial Standing
Veterans Yoga Project is a tax exempt, IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization. We maintain the honor and commitment to our Veterans and those we serve, and partner with rigorous integrity and accountability. Program development and management, teacher training and support, and organizational expenses are funded by monies raised through grants, fundraising campaigns, income from Mindful Resilience training classes, and contracted yoga services.
For any additional financial information, please contact us at business@veteransyogaproject.org.
Annual Reports
Financial Results (990)
Charity Navigator is America’s premier independent charity evaluator. Strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency have earned Veterans Yoga Project a 100/100 rating from Charity Navigator’s Encompass Rating System. This score designates Veterans Yoga Project as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria.
Meet the VYP Team
From marketing strategists to project managers, psychologists to technical engineers, we are a skilled (but very fun) group who are passionate about the mission of VYP. Our teams are founded on the belief that every single person has something to offer, and we are committed to the belief that life experiences are just as valuable as yoga training. When not spreading the mission of Mindful Resilience and Recovery, our current staff does everything from run yoga studios and clinics to consult for bands and Fortune 500 companies.
Join the VYP Team
It takes all types of people to get VYP resources out into the world. Find where you fit in!