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Searching for "Trauma-Informed Yoga Near Me?" YFFR is Here
If you’re searching for “trauma-informed yoga near me,” Yoga for First Responders is here for you and your department.

YFFR Team
May 31, 20223 min read
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Effective Yoga-Based Mindfulness Training for First Responders
If you are a firefighter, police officer, EMS worker, or military personnel, it's time to consider yoga-based mindfulness training.

YFFR Team
May 25, 20223 min read
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Why First Responder Mental Health Is Important, Especially Today
Just in case you weren’t aware of how important first responders mental health is, we’re going to spell it out for you. Keep reading!

YFFR Team
Nov 24, 20213 min read
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Sheepdog Leadership Thought of the Month: Remembering D-Day
Updated: June 18th, 2021 I just wanted to send some thoughts on D-Day. Let us NEVER FORGET those that sacrificed for us; they not only...

YFFR Team
Jun 18, 20213 min read
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What Happens When Our Preconceived Notions Are Completely Wrong? I Did Yoga. I Am Now A Believer.
"I went into this week with the expectation of laying on a mat and spacing out for a week while worrying about what I wasn’t getting done"

YFFR Team
Jun 11, 20214 min read
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What Memorial Day Means To Gold Star Families - BY YFFR Military Advisor CMSgt John “JC” Chacon
Updated: May 28, 2021 A couple of years ago while stationed Holloman AFB, NM, I had the honor to be the Memorial Day guest speaker in the...

YFFR Team
May 28, 20214 min read
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Implementing a YFFR Program: An Adaptive Challenge - By YFFR Instructor & Detective Wendy Hummell
Updated: May 21st, 2021 I went through one of the first YFFR Train the Trainer classes back in June 2016 at the Kansas City, Missouri...

YFFR Team
May 21, 20216 min read
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The Science Behind Why Yoga Is Meant For First Responders - By YFFR Instructor Amy Yurus
Updated: May 14th, 2021 First responders face more death and destruction in a typical shift than most civilians will encounter in an...

YFFR Team
May 14, 20216 min read
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SHEEPDOG Leadership thought of the Month: "Remembering the Bataan Death March"
Updated: April 16, 2021 On April 9, 1942; 60,000 – 80,000 American and Filipino Soldiers were surrendered to Japanese forces and were...

YFFR Team
Apr 16, 20212 min read
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Why Are So Many First Responders and Military Personnel Doing Yoga?
Updated: March 26, 2021 These days you may be seeing an increasing number of brothers and sisters in your public safety agency coming to...

YFFR Team
Mar 26, 20214 min read
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