What is the Veterans Program?
Veterans Program is dedicated to helping returning veterans get lasting relief from post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) and trauma from war or training. The stress relief program is consists of a series of powerful breathing techniques taught over 5 - 7 days and includes knowledge of how to manage the mind and emotions. A similar course has been designed for family members of veterans who are experiencing secondary post traumatic stress syndrome.
How much does it cost?
The program is free for veterans and their families. The International Association for Human Values does fundraising and accepts donations so that this program can be offered for free. The IAHV Yogathon 2009 is part of this fundraising effort. IAHV has been awarded and certified as one of the "Best In America" nonprofit charitable and educational organizations by the Independent Charities of America, for its low overhead, efficient financial management, and ability to offer outstanding programs.
Who can take this program?
Veterans of any era can take the Breath Workshop. There is a similar course designed for family members also.
Does it really work?
Veterans have found it helps to relieve post traumatic stress syndrome, severe anxiety, depression, hyper vigilance, and helps them to sleep. It works very well with any other program, technique or therapy.
Who has taken this program?
The stress relief technology has been taught around the world through the International Association for Human Values over the past 26 years for US and Canadian veterans, veterans of the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Gulf, Granada, Africa, Vietnam, Kosovo, terrorist attacks in Russia, military groups from other countries, disaster and trauma relief in Asia and other areas, police departments and prisoner rehabilitation in many countries
Where is the program offered?
The program is offered all over the US both privately for individual groups and through hospitals and VA programs in Illinois.
How can I register for this program?
Please contact mmgarud@aol.com.
