Volunteer Spotlight: Joan Phillips By April Bertram "I wanted to build up the Veterans and share the importance of mindfulness, and wanted to be a part of making a difference."Joan Phillips, VYP Teacher, MRT Graduate & Regional Mental Health Clinician The Importance of Mindfulness. The Importance of Making a Difference. “What I bring when I teach is not just yoga, but how to allow the participant to accept where there at with no judgement. It is…
Veterans Spotlight: Sarah Moore Perhaps one of the hardest patterns to break – for all of us, but especially for those who have served – is the one where we push ourselves forward and attempt to tough something out. This is one of the reasons yoga can be so beneficial. When taught properly, it encourages its participants to rest, take care of themselves, and ease back when they are past their limits. For Sarah Moore, attempting…
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…
