MEMORIAL DAY LIGHT-A-CANDLE FUNDRAISER - Veterans Yoga Project

My name is Steve Ausdenmoore. I am a Veteran of the USMC, father, husband, corporate professional, as well as a certified yoga instructor and Co-owner of Warrior Power Yoga in San Antonio, TX.

As a Veteran myself, my wife and I have always supported Veteran causes. That support, together with my passion for yoga, led me to seek out organizations like Veterans Yoga Project. Since finding VYP, I've obtained my Mindful Resilience for Trauma Recovery teacher training, volunteer as an Ambassador for VYP, and recently was honored to join their Board of Directors.

Working in partnership with veterans, active-duty military personnel, student veterans’ organizations, and other non-profit organizations, VYP-trained instructors teach over 100 free yoga classes each week for veterans and their families. By providing support to all veterans, whether they are currently struggling with severe symptoms, or they are focused on increasing resilience and giving back to others, Veterans Yoga Project is doing its part to serve those who have served.

Veterans Yoga Project teaches self-regulation skills. Our Mindful Resilience/Mindful Yoga Therapy program consists of five tools: Breath, Meditation, Mindful Movement, Guided Rest, and Gratitude. These practices are adapted and delivered to maximize their ability to undo the nervous system dysfunctions that underlie symptoms of stress-related conditions.

Please join me in supporting Veterans Yoga Project with our Memorial Day Light-A-Candle fundraiser. As Memorial Day approaches, it is time to pause, take a breath and consider the true meaning of this holiday. Memorial Day represents one day of national awareness and reverence, honoring those Americans who died while defending our freedom.

We would like to invite you to participate in our 3rd Annual Light-A-Candle, by making a dedication to honor those who have served. This year we are partnering with A Network for Grateful Living to bring our community a unique experience of being able to light a virtual candle for their personal intention.

Your gift will go directly to support recovery and resilience among our veterans, families, and communities. These programs include more than 100 Mindful Resilience free yoga classes across the USA, training scholarships and healing retreats for veterans.

Thank you for honoring and/or praying for those you love, remember, or grieve through “Light-A-Candle."

Veterans Yoga Project is a IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Memorial Day represents one day of national awareness and reverence, honoring those Americans who died while defending our freedom.

We invite you to participate in Light-A-Candle, by making a dedication to honor those who have served. This year we are partnering with A Network for Grateful Living to bring our community a unique experience of being able to light a virtual candle for your personal intention.Your gift will go directly to support recovery and resilience among our veterans, families, and communities. These programs include more than 100 free Mindful Resilience yoga classes across the USA, training scholarships and healing retreats for veterans.

Step 1: Please press the Green Donate button on the upper right side of this page & complete your dedication.

Step 2: Next you’ll receive an email link which will direct you to a virtual candle lighting ceremony. 

Step 3: Our 3rd Annual Light-A-Candle ceremony will be held aboard the USS Intrepid honoring your dedication during a moment of silence and candle lighting on June 3rd in New York City.  Please join us if you can. We'd love to see you there!

Thank you!