Hello Wonderful Humans! 

My name is Ceasar F. Barajas and I’m a 7yr Navy Veteran & proud certified healing centered/trauma informed Veterans Yoga Project Teacher & Ambassador. This year I’m celebrating multiple milestones and am humbly asking you to celebrate with me! 2025 marks my 10th anniversary working alongside the Veterans Yoga Project, and I celebrated my 50th trip around the sun. This October also marks the 50th anniversary of the USMC Marathon in Washington D.C. and my Beautiful & Wonderful Wife and I will be running it to raise money for VYP’s Veterans Gratitude Week. 

This is our first marathon!! My Wife is an avid runner and has multiple half marathons/10Ks/5Ks under her belt. Entering 2025 and my 50th year of existence on this planet I decided to join my Wife in the running game and we’ve already completed several 5Ks, a 10K trail ramble & my first ever half marathon! I’m doing this for her because training together is one of our love languages and to raise awareness to support Veterans and all who are affected by mental health struggles & experiences. That includes me. I’m hoping you’ll support assisting me in removing the stigmas around mental health issues and to create even more open dialogue to encourage supporting Veterans and those who need support. 

Any amount helps and will be incredibly appreciated. Thank you for considering. 

With immense Gratitude…

Ceasar & Lauren. 

Support Veterans Through the Power of Yoga and Gratitude

Join Us for Veterans Gratitude Week | November 7–16, 2025

Veterans Gratitude Week (VGW) is more than just a fundraising event—it’s a national movement to honor, heal, and empower those who have served. Hosted by Veterans Yoga Project, this inspiring week brings together individuals, communities, and organizations to raise awareness and funds through donation-based yoga and mindfulness classes in support of our nation’s veterans, active duty service members, and their families.

Why It Matters

Behind every class we offer is a veteran who is learning to breathe through anxiety, reconnect with loved ones, or sleep through the night without flashbacks. Our trauma-sensitive, evidence-based yoga programs are a lifeline for thousands—and your support makes them possible.

Your donation directly helps us:

• Provide nearly 5,000 free yoga and mindfulness classes annually

• Train and certify teachers in our Mindful Resilience for Trauma Recovery method

• Maintain and grow our Online Studio, accessible to veterans across the country

• Fund programs specifically designed for military families and caregivers

This Week is About Gratitude in Motion

Whether you're a veteran, family member, yoga enthusiast, or someone who simply believes in giving back, this is your chance to make a real difference.

💙 Every dollar counts. Your donation—no matter the amount—helps us reach more veterans in need of healing support.
📅 Every day of VGW is a chance to participate—attend a class, host a fundraiser, or simply spread the word.
📣 Every voice matters. Share why you support Veterans Yoga Project and encourage others to give.

Take Action. Show Thanks. Heal Lives.

Make your donation today in honor of someone who served. Help us bring gratitude into motion and continue offering the healing practices veterans need and deserve.

Together, we can turn gratitude into impact.