New DVD Features Yoga By Veterans, For Veterans

New DVD Features Yoga By Veterans, For Veterans
by: yogaactivist
August 24, 2012

Daniel Hickman has taught yoga to amputees at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for five years. Through yoga and meditation, he works to help combat veterans cope with phantom limb pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. Yoga is now often used to complement traditional medical treatment for trauma survivors.

Through his dedication to working with this population, Hickman has created an 80-minute DVD for veterans to share the stress-relieving benefits of yoga–improved sleep, mindfulness, improved circulation, body awareness, and pain relief. The VetsYoga DVD features two beginner yoga sessions demonstrated by veterans who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder and found healing through yoga.

“I found that yoga and meditation helped me respond better to traditional therapies,” said Sgt. Hugo Patrocinio, one of the veterans in the video. “Hopefully other veterans can use this DVD to help themselves heal.”
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