Veteran Profile: Darcie OIF II

Veteran Profile: Darcie OIF II My name is Darcie and I’m an OIF II vet. I’m 37 and have been a middle school English teacher for the past eleven years. This last year's teaching, however, was my most challenging. I’d never had a workload like this before and I allowed it to greatly affect my physical and mental health. As soon as the school year ended, I developed a pretty powerful bout of restless leg syndrome.…

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Veteran & Teacher Profile: Simone Groezinger

Veteran & Teacher Profile: Simone Groezinger Meet Simone! Simone M Groezinger is a yoga instructor and Veterans Yoga Project Ambassador in Germany. We spent time with her recently to learn about her passion for yoga and working with veterans. Learn more about her work here. 1. Why do I do yoga?– I am a very physical person and I like to kick my own butt when I am out running, skiing, climbing and skating all over the…

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Veteran & Teacher Profile: Mike Millios

Veteran & Teacher Profile: Mike Millios Mike Millios is a Veterans Yoga Project instructor, a veteran, and an attorney. Read more about Mike’s journey from the 101stAirborne Division to the yoga mat. What is your military background? I served on active duty for 8 years in the Army. I deployed to Afghanistan and served at Fort Campbell, Fort Drum, Fort Monroe, and Fort Belvoir.  How did you come across yoga?  I stumbled into yoga because I…

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