Volunteer Spotlight: John Mory It is amazing how quickly we can add something to our lives that can help others in tremendous ways. Such is the case for John Mory. Before he became the regional manager for Virginia, John served in the Army from 1990 until 2011. “I served as a medic, starting out in the infantry and later serving in Special Forces,” says John. “I served multiple tours in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines.” After…
One of the most fascinating aspects of the volunteers for Veterans Yoga Project is the unique way each person got into yoga. Everyone has a different story about how they started their practice. Caleb Lay’s first yoga class was at the Tinker Air Force Base. He was an Instructor Airborne Surveillance Technician in the USAF from 2008 until 2015. He had his first class in 2012 and the experience he had was profound. “I was immediately…
Sharing Perspectives on the Ancient Practice of Kemetic Yoga Against a Backdrop of Military Service, Equality, and History In one such instance, for Veterans Yoga Project Board of Director and Army veteran, Effie Baldwin, it came from long-distance running. Overusing this coping mechanism took its toll, overwhelming her immune system after she had competed in consecutive marathons. “I was aghast when my doctor recommended that I do yoga. I was {sic essentially} prescribed not to move.That’s…
