Bob is a marine who served our country from 2004-2010 with deployments to Iraq & Afghanistan.   Many thanks to him for his service.   He found me through the Veterans One Stop Center here in Buffalo while I was offering free yoga for veterans.  He started practicing in 2016 and continues to come to the studio.  He had been practicing using you tube videos at home  and wanted to practice in person so this opportunity was perfect for him.  He also valued the comfort of being with other veterans through the One Stop Center.  Often times, when veterans return home they can feel lost, struggling to regain a sense of purpose and usefulness.  The day to day when serving is vastly different than day to day back home and the lack of urgency in duties can prove to be anxiety provoking and sometimes lead to depression.  

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Why yoga?  Bob wanted to gain some flexibility and relieve stress.  Since practicing he has gained mobility, and increased body awareness.   He has also gained the ability to take a moment and pause before reacting in certain situations.  He has been better equipped to offer more kindness and mindful reactions to his children and he has brought his daughter with him a few times and sees it as a chance to bond with her.

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For those of you still asking yourself if you should give it a go........."YES!  Yoga provides you with an opportunity to be guided through taking a break from whatever you are dealing with and hit the reset button.  Find and reconnect with your inner self, and deepen the connection between your mind and your body."

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I am thankful that Bob has found these benefits and continues to practice with me and my supportive group of yogis.  Any class I offer is free for military veterans active and retired and all levels are welcome to all classes.  we make it attainable and the word "can't" is simply not allowed!  Give me a call if you have any questions and begin your journey to better mental and physical health today.