Oromocto Yoga Series

The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the Yoga Program, 16, 23, 30 Jan. 6, 13, 20 Feb. is now open. The application deadline is 12 December 24.

AIM AND SCOPE OF EVENT: 
Soldier On will be hosting 6 weekly sessions of Yoga at Oromocto Hazen Centre beginning 16, 23, 30 Jan. 6, 13, 20 Feb 2025, 0900hrs to 1000hrs. Classes integrate concepts of traditional hatha yoga with modern knowledge of the mind/body connection. Classes will be lead by LivingFit - Fitness & Wellness Solutions.

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 20.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)  from within 1 hour of Oromocto who acquired a permanent physical or mental health illness or injury while enrolled as a member of the CAF; whether attributable or not to service.

Selected Serving members will require the approval of their Chain of Command to participate. 

*NOTE FOR SERVING MEMBERS: Amidst current financial limitations and a federal directive to reduce defense spending within DND by a Billion dollars, serving members' participation in Soldier On events and activities will now be limited to within their own local    region (i.e., selection for event outside of where they reside is unlikely). As a result, serving members are advised that participation beyond their local area is likely to be denied, as Soldier On cannot sponsor any temporary duty status for serving members in order to align with government guidelines for expenditure reduction. Unfortunately, serving members are not authorized to participate in Soldier On activities and events while on leave.*

DRAFT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

16, 23, 30 Jan. 6, 13, 20 Feb 2025 
Time: 0900hrs to 1000hrs.

TRANSPORTATION & MEALS:
Participants are advised that meals and transportation will not be provided by Soldier On for this event. Participants will be required to arrange their own travel to and from the event location, travel and meals are not eligible for reimbursement for this event.

Mental & Physical Requirements:
Applicants must be able to tolerate 1 hour of light paced activities for each session. Due to the busy activity schedule, applicants must have a limited requirement for rest throughout the day. 

Hatha yoga requires mental focus, patience, and physical stamina, including flexibility, strength, and balance. The facilitator will accommodate individual needs and make adaptations to poses as needed, allowing all participants to engage comfortably and safely.

Applicants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment. 
   
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION:
Soldier On, PSP and CAF TG aim to provide a safe environment for all participants and staff. To ensure everyone’s safety, applicants understand that they should aim to adopt personal practices focused on communicable disease prevention such as health awareness, staying home when sick and regular hand cleaning to help prevent the spread.