Mike Stickley

United States Marine Corps Veteran

Mike is a graduate of the VETOGA 200 & 300-hour teacher trainings and LOAY Dharma Mittra 500-hour program. He is a Senior teacher at the VETOGA 200-hour teacher training programs and the Washington D.C. Regional Leader for VETOGA. Mike brings the disciplined skill sets from the Marine Corps while combining with the “Big Teddy Bear” softness of his years of practicing yoga to our community and continues to be a true leader and bright light across our military and veterans communities!

“My journey started 5 years and who would’ve known that 1 yoga class could change my life. All the time and effort I give to VETOGA is because i love our mission and the people we meet throughout the process. Sri Dharma says, “Learn how to enjoy the silence inside. When you are quiet, you see everything with love.”

Bernadette Kilcer

US Navy Veteran

Bernadette is the senior mentor for the Western US and OCONUS (Asia, Australia). In addition, she is the lead for VETOGA Colorado (VETOGA CO) chapter. She is developing and co-leading VETOGA’s first SUP Yoga retreat this July in Colorado. Bernadette has been an active student, volunteer, and VETOGA teacher since 2018. Her goal for next year is to help bring VETOGA to the first responder ski patrol communities of Colorado and northern New Mexico.

“What makes VETOGA different is the shared experiences across the veteran and first responder community. No matter how or when you served you are welcomed into class. There is no judgement and definitely no expectation to touch your toes.”

Watch Nahaku’s Story

Nahaku leads VETOGA’s online corporate yoga challenge programs bringing healing to more than 4,000 veterans, providing community and belonging. She raised over $100,000 to help veterans, active military members and their family attend VETOGA teacher training and yoga retreats at no or low costs. Nahaku is deeply committed to our community and a valued member of the VETOGA family.

“VETOGA has changed my life because it has given me a lot of direction after I retired from the military. It has allowed me to be able to be focused on something of service and for me to continue post military service. It’s changed my life by allowing me to give back and continue to do something that I love.”

ALX Fit Fair Community Wellness

AUGUST 28TH, 10:00AM – 2:00PM

Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience on Saturday, August 28th for an inspiring festival at Carlyle Park (300 John Carlyle Square, Alexandria, VA)  Come join us for a variety of mini workouts from local fitness studios, fresh & healthy juice samples and wellness raffles and prizes! One half of Gateway Park will consist of a wide range of fitness studios where participants will have the chance to try mini workouts every 30 minutes.

For more info: www.alxfitfair.com