VETOGA Newsletter July 2023

VETOGA Spring Class of 2023, Teacher Training Graduates

Upcoming Events + Teacher Trainings + Retreats

Congrats to Our New 2023 Graduates!

VETOGA Teacher Training Grads for Spring 2023Pictured above

Help us in congratulating our VETOGA 200-hour teacher training graduates from our 2023 class! From May to June this year, we had 13 new students participate and graduate from our Spring teacher training program. In May, these students attended and completed over 150 hours of online training and daily practice through VETOGA’s online institute. Then, they attended a 6-day in-person immersion portion of the training where they taught daily yoga classes to sharpen and hone their teaching skills. They are now in their internship portion of the program where they will teach 10 classes and have a daily asana, pranayama, japa, and mediation practice where they will finish their 200-hours certifications.

Make the next teacher class possible with a donation: Donate here for 2024!

SUPPORT 2024 TEACHER TRAINING

Sunday, July 9th

Class held 12-1pm PST

If you live in the Los Angeles area, join us at Yoga Loft (El Porto). Come out and join us for our VETOGA community class. This class will be led by VETOGA founder and Marine Corps veteran, Justin Blazejewski. In the Dharma Yoga tradition, the class will be a flow series of postures, incorporating breath work, chant, and a guided relaxation, yoga Nidra Suitable for all levels. You will leave the class feeling relaxed and refreshed. Come show your support for your local military and veteran community!

FREE – but donations are gratefully accepted for VETOGA non-profit.

VETOGA seeks to build sustainable communities by bringing the healing aspects of yoga to veterans, their families, and communities. We provide access to a range of healing modalities to facilitate healthy minds, bodies and spirits. Sustainable communities are created through our 200-Hour Teacher Trainings. Teacher Trainings equip veterans with the holistic tools and teachings to continue to pass on the healing power of yoga.

Donations will go to VETOGA Incorporated, a healing arts program that services our veterans and their care providers. VETOGA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations are tax-exempt.

Yoga Loft, 3618 Highland Ave, El Porto CA 92008
More info: info@yogaloftmb.com




Sunday, July 30th

Class held 3-5pm PST

If you live in Southern California, join us at Yoga on State for a special community yoga class led by Marine Corps veteran and VETOGA CEO, Justin Blazejewski.

Free event to all service members, veterans, law enforcement, emergency responders, and their families. Suggested donation class for civilians who want to join and support VETOGA, active military, and veterans. All are welcome!!!

Our mission is to provide yoga, meditation, and healing arts to military, veterans, their families, and communities. We seek to build a supportive community, of both veterans and non-veterans, and to provide an opportunity to experience a wide variety of the Healing Arts.

We will start with an all-levels yoga class available to everyone. We will stretch, breathe and cultivate our connection with body-heart-mind-spirit. The class concludes with Yoga Nidra, a deep relaxation that aims to release that which no longer serves us.

Donations will go to VETOGA Incorporated, a healing arts program that services our veterans and their care providers. VETOGA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations are tax-exempt.

Yoga Loft, 3618 Highland Ave, El Porto CA 92008
More info: info@yogaloftmb.com




VETogi of the Month

Luis Murillo, VETogi of the Month, July 2023
Luis Murillo

US Air Force Staff NCO

Luis is a graduate of VETOGA’s 200hr teacher Training program. He currently hosts The Ordinary Yogi, a podcast that dives into the teachings of yoga and shares them through personal stories and guest interviews. Luis continues his practice with shorter asana and meditation practices early in the morning before his son wakes up.

“Before VETOGA, I had a superficial understanding about yoga. Going through the training I learned that yoga is SO MUCH more than poses. Once I left the training, I felt so driven to share these teachings with anyone that would listen. Additionally, the program introduced me to so many kind people, it was a wonderful experience finding such a supportive tribe.”



VETOGA Wellness Retreats

Location: Ojas Retreat Center

See our programs in action! Watch the video

Ojas Retreat Center, VETOGA Partner
VETOGA’S partner: Ojas Retreat Center

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In class during teacher training 2023, VETOGA
Pictured above: in class during the Spring 2023 Teacher Training.



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