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YFFR Instructor Essay by Emma P.
When the western filter is removed, we see yoga as a tool to increase physical strength, perform well under pressure, process stress...
YFFR Team
Oct 23, 20204 min read
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Yoga For Mental Resilience
The month of October packs a punch for all of the national observances related to our mission here at Yoga For First Responders® (YFFR):...
YFFR Team
Oct 16, 20203 min read
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Support El Paso Firefighters Through El Paso Giving Day October 8-15
Help us raise funds in support of El Paso firefighters. Donate October 8-15 through El Paso Giving Day and Walmart will match up to $10k.
YFFR Team
Oct 9, 20202 min read
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Team Member Spotlight: Jamie
"...Working with an organization geared directly toward helping the helpers speaks to my truest instinct to serve."
YFFR Team
Oct 2, 20202 min read
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Instructor School 012 Recap - Broomfield, CO
Turns out, practicing yoga in a mask heightens the awareness of breath as well as mental outlook on the challenge at hand.
YFFR Team
Sep 25, 20203 min read
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Yoga Roadblock: "Is Yoga Really For Me?"
"As a guy, the one time I tried yoga I very much got the impression everyone thought I was just there to be a creep.”
YFFR Team
Sep 18, 20204 min read
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9.11 & Suicide Prevention Month
Today, we remember their selflessness, tremendous courage, and unwavering dedication.
YFFR Team
Sep 11, 20203 min read
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Team Member Spotlight: Ashleigh
Welcome to our our Team Member Spotlights! Our team has been changing and growing this past year, which is why we wanted to re-introduce...
YFFR Team
Sep 4, 20204 min read
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Meditation Explained
The goal of meditation is not to totally clear the mind.
YFFR Team
Aug 28, 20206 min read
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The Warrior Within - By Sharon Thorpe
The public depends on these individuals to be present and engaged in life and death situations. That’s a tall order for any human being...
YFFR Team
Aug 21, 20204 min read
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Yoga Roadblock: "It's Too Expensive"
Yoga Roadblocks is a series of blog posts that dives into and dismantles some of the most common reasons that individuals might not try yoga
YFFR Team
Aug 14, 20203 min read
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Team Member Spotlight: Sara
Welcome to our our Team Member Spotlights! Our team has been changing and growing this past year, which is why we wanted to re-introduce...
YFFR Team
Aug 7, 20204 min read
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Dogs of YFFR #dogdaysofsummer
It's the last day of July and another month of 2020 is complete as we flip our calendars to what feels like month 2346 of quarantine. The...
YFFR Team
Jul 31, 20203 min read
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108 Challenge 2020 Results
First Annual 108 Challenge It all started with an idea from YFFR Advisor and CFO, Eric Brenneman, that he would complete 108 sun...
YFFR Team
Jul 24, 20203 min read
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The Benefits of Yoga for First Responders, Instructor 2 Essay by Michelle Boot
https://www.yogaforfirstresponders.org/post/the-benefits-of-yoga-for-first-responders-instructor-2-essay-by-michelle-boot
YFFR Team
Jul 17, 20205 min read
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Yoga Roadblock: "I Don't Have Time."
You don’t need to invest hours a day to receive the benefits of a yoga practice like decreased stress and improved cognitive function.
YFFR Team
Jul 9, 20203 min read
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Team Member Spotlight: Eric
As the Chief Financial Officer, it is my job to ensure the stability and sustainability of the organization financially.
YFFR Team
Jul 2, 20205 min read
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Which is More Important: Wellness Training or Physical Fitness?
Imagine you are a Deputy Chief of Training. You have a limited budget for training, and a limited amount of time in which to get it done.
YFFR Team
Jun 26, 20207 min read
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Benefits of a Job Specific & Culturally Informed Yoga Practice
Why is Yoga Made for First Responders? After the powerful week of training in Pflugerville, Texas in September, 2019, it is more than...
YFFR Team
Jun 19, 20207 min read
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Yoga Roadblock: "I'm not flexible"
As a yoga instructor who works in public safety, Katie Carlson frequently chats with public safety professionals who are curious enough...
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Jun 12, 20203 min read
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