This past November we are humbled and excited to have partnered with VIP Magazine for the “Posed for Recovery” article. Read the full article here | Photo credit: @Jonathan Thorpe

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VETOGA Teacher Training

Help sponsor a veteran to attend a VETOGA teacher training program with a targeted donation.

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Antonio Williams

US Navy Veteran

Antonio is a graduate of VETOGA 200-hour teacher training in 2022. He completed his training with the veteran’s community in Los Angeles, ca teaching classes weekly to underserved vet with PTS(D) and disabilities. Now partnering with the VA Antonio has already gone on to take on a mentorship with one of the VA’s senior yoga teachers Mrs. Liza Ortiz this November and December. His mission is to be able to connect with veterans across the globe digitally; to serve vets with PTS(D)and depression and help hold space so they can be a part of this yoga practice we share.

“After failing 3 times to get my yoga teacher training done on my own, I found and turned to VETOGA after coming across them online. The VETOGA family reminded me what i set out on a mission for 3 years ago. It’s not just about teaching yoga it’s a way of being. Yoga for me is so intricate to my life and the foundation of who I am and want to become. Yoga has been my silver lining on times when it’s too hard to understand what’s going on. Yoga for me brings me a mental clarify and excitement that i can’t replace and that’s what i want to share with people. I didn’t find VETOGA, VETOGA found me again, it pulled me away from the edge and reminded me what yoga really means to me.”

Micah Norgard-Salas

United States Marine Corps Veteran

Micah is a graduate of the VETOGA 200. He currently teaches a practice once a month at his family’s homestead, Leroy’s Farm. At Leroy’s Farm, Micah continues to practice and deepen his understanding of self and purpose through farming with goats and chickens or having a hand with carpentry and woodworking.

“My journey started five years when I was suffering from extreme disassociation from the body and mind. It took me some social media posts and seeing a pattern of happiness or peace in those practicing yoga. Simple, but this set me on my path, which finally led me to VETOGA. Yoga taught me that we can achieve anything, but it takes time and patience. I have been able to translate this to every aspect of my life, and I couldn’t be more thankful for what this organization has given.”