In honor of National Nurses Day, we wanted to highlight a story from one of our very own teachers, Jessica Wojcicki, who is a veteran and served in the Army as a combat nurse. Below is Jessica’s story — enjoy! I’m originally...
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April is Month of the Military Child. It’s during this month that we’re invited to pause and honor all the amazing things military kids bring to this world. From their resilience to their sense of humor to the ways in which they, too...
More infoTeacher Spotlight: Michael Keighley – Veteran, Yogi, Dedicated
Michael Keighley is an eight-year Army veteran and former CH-47 Chinook pilot. During his time with the Army, he served with the 10th Mountain Division (LI) as well as the 4th Infantry Division and deploymed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. ...
More infoWhy Retreats Are Beneficial for Student Veterans
Yoga and meditation are becoming more prevalent in today’s military community. The ease of finding a yoga class or a guided meditation has lowered the barriers to entry to these practices. But even though they’re steadily gaining...
More infoStories of Health and Healing for World Storytelling Day
Happy World Storytelling Day! From tall tales to real-life events, many people love stories. In honor of this fun, world-holiday, we’re sharing some stories from our Warriors at Ease tribe! Scroll down to see stories from members of our...
More infoPractical Tips for Getting Better Sleep
Getting good sleep: it can be tough. Our lives are filled with distractions, stressors and ailments that can make settling into a good night’s rest very difficult. But it’s not all bad news. Despite the aforementioned obstacles to...
More infoA Warriors at Ease Teacher Speaks About Being a Military Caregiver
March is Month of the Military Caregiver. In honor of this month, we wanted to share some stories with our readers from military caregivers within our Warriors at Ease tribe. This article features the story of Robin Musselman, a Warriors at Ease...
More infoMindfulness and Chronic Pain Management
By: Jon Macaskill Recently I had the opportunity to attend a pain management clinic. I’ve got the usual aches and pains that come with putting in some good “mileage” on my body and I wanted to learn how to physically deal with...
More infoHelpful Tips For Attending Your First Yoga Class
If you’ve followed Warriors at Ease, you know we believe in the power of yoga and meditation to support the health and healing of service members, veterans and their families. (Just look at our mission statement!) We firmly believe that...
More infoA Warriors at Ease Teacher Who Supports Cancer Patients Through Yoga
In honor of World Cancer Day, we wanted to highlight one of our very own who works closely with cancer patients. Robyn Tiger is a Warriors at Ease Certified Teacher who is passionate about serving the cancer patient population. Below is our...
More infoWarriors at Ease Teachers Share Their Favorite Mantras
Mantras. Affirmations. Positive phrases. Meaningful Sayings. They all can be a powerful addition to your yoga or meditation practice. But where to start? What to say? And does it have to be in Sanskrit? What is a Mantra? A mantra is a word or...
More infoDavid Patterson: Vietnam Veteran & a True Warrior at Ease
I was born in a small town in Northern Maine and brought up with a New England work ethic, Christian values, and a sense of patriotism… John Wayne movies, war hero uncles, apple pie… you get the drift. I disliked school from early on...
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