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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


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


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


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


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


Team Member Spotlight: Brittany
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
Jun 5, 20204 min read


MINDSET CAN BE TRAINED & STRESS CAN BE GOOD
Several people sat in a room waiting to participate in a very stressful and career-defining job interview. The interviewers would...

YFFR Team
May 24, 20206 min read


team member spotlight: olivia
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
May 1, 20204 min read


tactical support for processing stress during covid-19 and beyond
YogaShield®Yoga For First Responders®(YFFR) is giving YOU two full months (60 days) of our online platform and app YogaShield®Cyber Academy.

YFFR Team
Apr 24, 20203 min read


YFFR SUPPORT DURING COVID19
Yoga For First Responders Announces Platforms for Proactive Support During Covid19 YogaShield® Yoga For First Responders®’ (YFFR) Founder...

YFFR Team
Mar 31, 20203 min read


your first lesson: adaptability
One of the most limiting and torturous ideals we could have is remaining attached to a plan, expectation, belief or desired outcome...

YFFR Team
Mar 16, 20204 min read


Where in the world is YFFR? 2020 Conferences
You'll find a brief synopsis of event details here, with links to resources for more information.

YFFR Team
Feb 28, 20203 min read


Year in review - 2019
2019 has been a record year for YFFR. We reached over 12,000 first responder participants in our classes and trainings across the country...

YFFR Team
Feb 14, 20201 min read


YFFR for Police Dispatch
Have you ever listened to a vehicle pursuit on the news? Imagine being the person in charge of that on the police radio. Officers...

YFFR Team
Jul 19, 20185 min read


The Not For Profit Mindset
What is a “Non-profit” organization? Let’s start by changing the phrasing to something more accurate yet easily interchangeable....

YFFR Team
Jun 18, 20184 min read
Citizen’s Fire Academy: The Last Hurrah
I’ve done many extreme things in my life. I moved to Australia by myself at the age of 18. I moved across the country on a whim. I ate...

YFFR Team
May 8, 20183 min read
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