Volunteer Spotlight: Anne Quinlan

Volunteer Spotlight: Anne Quinlan There are numerous volunteers who get the word out about Veterans Yoga Project, but only one can say that they utilize their motorcycle adventures to help spread the word. “We’ve been to all 50 states and all the Canadian provinces on the bike, and are slowly making our way through Europe,” says Anne, a volunteer for Veterans Yoga Project. “Every summer we go to Sturgis to the motorcycle rally and I usually…

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Volunteer & Teacher Spotlight: Sandy MacGilvray

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…

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Veteran & Teacher Spotlight: Jamie Yslas

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…

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