008: Veteran Yoga w/ Semper Sarah

Veteran yoga is growing in demand and availability. In this episode, we talk with Sarah Plummer Taylor, a yoga teacher and veteran herself, about the ins-&-outs of teaching yoga to U.S. veterans.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

* What it’s like to teaching veterans yoga, cautions to be aware of, and tips for working with this unique population

* What skills and personality traits working with vets requires from a teacher

* Where veteran classes are being held and how to partner with organizations already serving vets

* How funding works for such programs and teacher compensation

* Political matters and policies surrounding veteran yoga

* Where to find veteran yoga teacher trainings and connect with other veteran yoga teachers

* and where to find a ton more resources to help you whether you already teach vets or are exploring the path

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

* Sarah’s main website: www.sempersarah.com

* Sarah’s wellness website, Just Roll With It Wellness: www.justrollwithitwellness.com

* Sarah’s book, Just Roll With It: 7 Battle Tested Truths for Building a Resilient Life: on Amazon and website.

* Sarah’s contribution to chapters in the Yoga Service Council’s Best Practices for Yoga for Veterans book (out soon, check back for update and stay connected with Sarah through her website or YSC’s website for book release updates)

* Giam Meditation App featuring veteran meditations by Sarah

* The Yoga Service Council

* Sarah’s retreat info: www.sempersarah.com/retreat

* Veteran Teacher Trainings: Mindful Yoga Therapy, Warriors at Ease, Veterans Yoga Project

* Veteran yoga directory, Yoga For Vets: www.yogaforvets.com

* Give Back Yoga Foundation

* Comeback Yoga

* Music Sarah recommends: Moon Safari by Air, Kevin Paris, and Passenger

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