Yoga for Veterans with Linda Botens
Fridays | June–September 2027 | Outdoor Arts & Recreation Society (OARS)
A welcoming, supportive yoga experience designed specifically for Veterans, incorporating practices that promote physical well-being, emotional resilience, relaxation, and reconnection.
Led by Linda Botens, who is pursuing training through the Veterans Yoga Project, this course draws on an approach to yoga that recognizes the unique experiences and needs of military Veterans.
Each session offers accessible, adaptable practices that may include:
Breathing: Simple breathing techniques to encourage relaxation and help regulate the nervous system.
Mindful Movement: Gentle, adaptable yoga movements to improve mobility, flexibility, and body awareness.
Meditation: Guided mindfulness practices to develop focus, present-moment awareness, and mental clarity.
Guided Rest: Opportunities to slow down, release tension, and practice deep relaxation.
Gratitude: Reflection and mindfulness exercises that support positive connection and personal resilience.
No previous yoga experience is necessary. Practices can be adapted to individual comfort and ability. Veterans of all ages and experience levels are welcome.
Held outdoors at OARS, these weekly sessions offer time to move, breathe, reconnect, and enjoy the restorative benefits of nature in a welcoming Veteran-centered community.
Who: Veterans
When: Every Friday, June–September 2027
Where: Outdoor Arts & Recreation Society (OARS), Cuba, NY
Instructor: Linda Botens
Learn more about the training approach: Veterans Yoga Project – Mindful Resilience Training