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…
Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Hoffman Many of Veterans Yoga Project’s volunteers are civilians who have felt the call to help veterans. And, similarly, Veterans Yoga Project is fortunate to have volunteers who have devoted their academic and professional life to finding solutions to problems facing veterans. Ann Hoffman grew up in a small town in western Pennsylvania. Her grandfather served in the Army for WWII, two of her uncles served in Vietnam, and some of her friends…
