Weekly Trauma-Conscious Yoga for the Military Community

Trauma Conscious Yoga for the Military Community

Come join us for a special yoga event series, held in partnership with Connected Warriors and catered to our military community. This event will be held weekly on Tuesdays inside the Community Room of The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at VVSD, Oceanside.

The primary goal is to provide a safe and secure environment with a strong emphasis on re-establishing the mind-body connection and to promote a healthy and peaceful lifestyle.

Participants of these classes learn how to handle stressful situations in a more relaxed manner by quieting and focusing their mind, which encourages positive thoughts and self-acceptance. By increasing relaxation and lowering stress, participants generally feel benefits in the following areas:

1. Sleep longer and more deeply

2. Strength, flexibility, balance and focus

3. Heightened cardiovascular conditioning, lower blood pressure and weight management

4. Stronger bones, improved immune functions and increased oxygen supply to the body

5. Mental and physical health intervention, management of PTS and TBI symptoms

6. A non-pharmaceutical method to manage symptoms and relieve stress

7. Improvement in self-confidence, self-worth, enhanced ease and equanimity in daily life

What is Yoga?

Yoga is an ancient system of physical postures (asana) and movement combined with breath (pranayama) intended to bring peace of mind and well-being. Yoga postures and breathing techniques build the mind/body connection, which cultivates the connection to self, ability to observe and stay with inner thoughts and feelings, and the ability to remain present. The practice can help regain a sense of control and ownership over your body and experiences. Practicing yoga is to learn to listen to your body and make choices to take care of yourself – this is the practice of mindfulness. Trauma conscious yoga provides an opportunity to be physically in sync with others. Connected Warrior classes foster a strong sense of community shared by participants at each location.

What to Expect?

Inner Strength – 60 Minutes - This is our “core” Connected Warriors class. It involves postures, meditation, and pranayama (breathing) while emphasizing the mind-body connection.

Host or Publisher The Cohen Clinic at VVSD, Oceanside