Written by JoAnn Geiger, LPC Trainee of YFFR Instructor School Class 037 “How we breathe influences nearly every system in our body—our heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, mental clarity, and emotional balance.”— James Nestor, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art Editor’s Note At Yoga For First Responders®, breathwork is more than a calming technique—it’s a tactical tool for regulating the nervous system, building resilience, and enhancing performance under pressure. In t

Written by Lieutenant Ryan Velazquez Trainee of YFFR Instructor School Class 037 “People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.”— Simon Sinek, Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action Editor’s Note At Yoga For First Responders®, we often talk about going deeper than the surface — not just teaching yoga, but teaching purpose. Lieutenant Ryan Velazquez of Instructor School Class 037 shares a personal reflection on discovering his why  and how YF

Written by Detective Amanda Rhodes, Ellisville Police Department Trainee of YFFR Instructor School Class 037 “It is not the demands of...

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In the podcast episode titled "Creating Confidence from On Air with Yoga for First Responders, Olivia Mead and Eric Brenneman interview...