Volunteer & Teacher Spotlight: Sandy MacGilvray There is something that can loom over a lot of the volunteers for Veterans Yoga Project. It’s something volunteer Sandy MacGilvray struggled with at first: can I truly volunteer for Veterans Yoga Project when I’m not a veteran – or am I being a fraud?The answer is a resounding YES you can volunteer, and NO you are definitely not a fraud. But sometimes it takes a while to fully understand…
Veteran & Teacher Spotlight: Jamie Yslas For many volunteers, Veterans Yoga Project is their first experience working with veterans. Many are civilians with little to no military background. It’s a reminder that anyone can help those who have served, and you do not need an extensive history with the armed forces in order to help. However, that is never to take away from those who do. Jaime Yslas grew up just outside of Denver but was…
Partner Spotlight: Yoga Dana Foundation Written By: Abby Rosmarin When some people think of yoga – particularly, those who practice yoga – they potentially imagine a svelte young woman, someone with enough of a disposable income (and disposable free time) to afford name-brand leggings, a fancy yoga mat, and the $150/month membership at the downtown yoga studio. While yoga can help people from all walks of life, yoga in its mainstream format is sometimes unattainable by…
