Copyright 2009 Project Welcome Home Troops
2401 15th Street NW ~ Washington DC ~ 20009
2401 15th Street NW ~ Washington DC ~ 20009
"The biggest health problem facing our society today is stress and the unhealthy ways we handle it.
The breathing techniques are the most effective way to alleviate stress that I've ever found.
They are especially effective for depression, anxiety and PTSD."
James Farrow M.D. Col. USAF Ret.
STRESS RELIEF TECHNIQUES - YOGA BASED PRACTICES
Project Welcome Home Troops uses practices that originate in the time-tested yoga tradition and include techniques in 3 areas:
-- physical stretching (BODY)
-- breathing techniques (BREATH)
-- guided meditation (MIND)
The cornerstone practice used in this program is Sudarshan Kriya Yoga, also known as the Rhythmic Breathing Technique, is a unique cyclic breathing practice known to be particularly effective at clearing the deep emotional stress that comes from traumatic experiences. Project Welcome Home Troops uses practices that originate in the time-tested yoga tradition and include techniques in 3 areas:
-- physical stretching (BODY)
-- breathing techniques (BREATH)
-- guided meditation (MIND)
THE TRAINING
The training is usually taught over 6 consecutive days with classes lasting 3 1/2 hours each. Participants must attend all sessions. Once learned, participants will be self-sufficient in the techniques and can continue the practices on their own. The full set of breathing practices take 25-30 minutes to complete. Yoga stretching and meditation can complement the breathing practices.
Some of the practices can be used as needed, day or night to reduce sudden anxiety or to help one sleep. After training, periodic group sessions help support individual practice and provide the extra benefit of an extended guided practice lead by a certified instructor. The training is usually taught over 6 consecutive days with classes lasting 3 1/2 hours each. Participants must attend all sessions. Once learned, participants will be self-sufficient in the techniques and can continue the practices on their own. The full set of breathing practices take 25-30 minutes to complete. Yoga stretching and meditation can complement the breathing practices.
CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS
Training can be customized to suit severe PTSD and most physical disabilities. For severe PTSD it is recommended to spread out the training over a longer schedule customized for the population and circumstances in consultation with their health professionals.
Those with physical disabilities, including hospitalized patients who may have limited physical movement, can still benefit greatly from the program's cornerstone breathing practice and from guided meditation practices. A separate program similiar to the training for veterans is available to family members of veterans. Training can be customized to suit severe PTSD and most physical disabilities. For severe PTSD it is recommended to spread out the training over a longer schedule customized for the population and circumstances in consultation with their health professionals.
Project Welcome Home Troops