Veterans, service members and first responders are invited to join an on-going “Warriors At Ease” Yoga series Sundays 9:00am at AMVETS Post 79 in Natick, MA.
Research has shown that the practice of yoga and meditation can dramatically improve the lives of those who experience prolonged combat, operational and occupational stress, those diagnosed with PTSD, or who experience symptoms of depression, anxiety and sleep disruption.
“Warriors At Ease” classes are are designed specifically to meet the needs of members of the military and the Veteran community and integrate evidence-based and trauma-informed protocols to help regulate the nervous system and to train the body and mind to become more resilient in face of stress and challenge.
Our group is multi-generational with Veterans and family members ages 21-98+ participating. The class incorporates the use of chairs to create cohesion amongst the group and accessibility those who need. Participants have the option to practice seated our standing as class progresses.
Each session will include a warm-up, a series of dynamic, but accessible, strength building poses, a cool down, breath-work and mindfulness techniques. As an adaptable yoga class, anyone, including those with limited mobility, traumatic brain injury, or those who use a prosthetic(s) can experience the full benefits of this yoga class.
Class is open to the Veteran, Military and First Responder communities along with their families and caregivers.
To learn more about your instructor, Lauren Turner, and how she started working in the Veteran community, read more here.
Join us weekly or drop-in to an individual class. All props needed will be provided; but if you have your own mat, please bring one. Registration is ongoing; please feel to join us anytime throughout the series.
SUMMER Details:
Sundays 9:00AM-10:00Am
aMVETS POST 79 in Natick, MA
* NO CLASS JUly 31st or AUGUST 14th
In good weather we we be outdoors be the picnic tables. If raining we will be inside. Please use side door by ramp to access to upstairs hall.
While this Series is for Veterans, Service Members, First Responders and their families, donations to support the Warriors At Ease mission are always appreciated, but not required. Suggested donation of $10 per class is welcomed, but not required. Scroll down to “Donation Based Classes” and select “Lauren Turner: CrossFit New England”