Yoga4Caregivers

As we close out 2024, I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible work we’ve accomplished and the evolution of our broader mission to better serve the?whole-person health?needs of family caregivers! This year has been transformational. Together, we’ve: Delivered Trauma-Informed Programs:?Provided evidence-based wellness services to support the well-being of caregivers around the globe. Strengthened Our Community:?Fostered a supportive, global network of caregivers who share experiences, resources, and encouragement. Expanded Our Reach Through Partnerships:?Collaborated with new partners and featured on podcasts to introduce Yoga4Caregivers? and our services to new influencers and family caregiver audiences. Achieved Significant YouTube Growth:?Enhanced our channel to deliver accessible, trauma-informed yoga and wellness content to caregivers worldwide, ensuring they have the tools to prioritize their own well-being. ? Launched New Wellness Offerings:?Introduced innovative services, such as personalized wellness memberships and accessible, on-demand content tailored to caregiver needs. But none of this would have been possible without our extraordinary?Care Team. These generous individuals have donated their time, expertise, and passion to make our social impact mission a reality. Your dedication inspires us every day, and we are endlessly grateful for your commitment to supporting family caregivers. ?? With deep appreciation and gratitude for helping us make a difference in the lives of family caregivers everywhere Ellen MacKay Andrea Trank Alexis Miller Jackie Mahrou Terry Littlefield Lauren Fonvielle As we step into 2025, we’re more committed than ever to creating sustainable, meaningful wellness solutions that empower caregivers to thrive. If you’re inspired by our mission and looking to make a difference in caregiver wellness, we’d love to connect. Let’s collaborate to expand our impact and bring holistic wellness to more caregivers in 2025. ?? Connect with me [email protected] #yoga4caregivers #gratitude #caregiverwholehealth #mentalhealthmatters #caregiversupport #caregivers #holisticwellness #wellbeing #wholehealth

??We did it, y’all—there’s finally an app for that! ???? Caregiver Whole Health? is an outgrowth of our pandemic inspired yoga and wellness initiative into a broader movement to support caregiver #wellbeing. We’re proud to offer accessible, evidence-based, trauma-informed resources designed to meet #caregivers where they are. ? As we prepare to step into 2025, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our innovative and first of its kind digital Well-being and Self-care Platform, tailored specifically for caregivers. ?? Thanks to our partnership with OfferingTree we now have a mobile app to serve as a digital sanctuary for our new Move, Meditate, and Nourish Membership. ??♀?????♀???? This milestone wouldn’t be possible without our amazing Care Team. Their expertise, generosity, and dedication have made this dream a reality. ???? But we’re just getting started!?? In 2025, we’ll begin developing a Yoga4Caregivers Teacher Training Program to ensure the sustainability of gentle, trauma-informed, and accessible yoga for caregivers everywhere. ???? This highly requested initiative is on the horizon, and we can’t wait to share more. Stay tuned!?? ??Be sure to follow our social impact business page for more updates on LinkedIn at Caregiver Whole Health?

At this year’s Caregiver Nation Summit, we’re talking about how narrative drives change – this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! ? From Stories to Care Solutions: The Power of Narrative Change? ?? Vicki Shabo, New America ?? Ty Lewis, In Case I Forget Consulting ?? Parvathy Raman Krishnan, Krishnan Family Foundation ?? Yosimar Reyes, Poet and Family Caregiver Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leading voices and engage in conversations that will help shape the future of caregiving. We are sold out in person, but you can still register for virtual attendance today. https://lnkd.in/evqbjv5P? #CaregiverNationSummit 2024 #PolicyChange #CaregiverAdvocacy

Meet some of the many faces of family caregivers! For National Family Caregivers Month, we’re celebrating caregivers by sharing their voices and experiences. Every caregiver has a story and journey as unique as they are – if you’re a family caregiver, there is power in sharing your story! www.caregiver.org/NFCM2024 #NFCMonth #NFCMonth2024 #FamilyCaregivers #Caregiving

We are so excited for the opportunity to be a featured guest speaker next week for fellow yogi and elder law attorney Shannon Miller of Miller Elder Law ???? We invite you to join us for this free virtual zoom webinar as we talk about caregiving as a public health emergency, burnout and the impact of caregiving on our health and wellbeing and share a preview of our developing model of Caregiver Whole Health? ??♀?????♀??? When: November 14th at 12pm EST ??Register at the ?? below https://lnkd.in/gVZNaXQp

???Happy National Family Caregiver Month!??? This month, we’re shining a spotlight on YOU—our incredible community of family caregivers who give so much of yourselves every day. ?? We see the strength, compassion, and resilience you bring to caregiving, and we’re here to remind you to show some of that kindness and care to yourself, too. ?? At Caregiver Whole Health?, we celebrate and support caregivers year-round. But during November,?National Family Caregiver Month, we’re grateful to join the nation in honoring the invaluable role you play in your loved one’s life. Caregiving can be challenging and isolating, impacting your health and well-being in profound ways. That’s why we’re here to remind you that?you’re not alone—you have a community of like-minded caregivers and a dedicated Care Team by your side. ?? Looking to feel more connected and supported on your caregiving journey? Sign up for our?Caregiver Wellness Newsletter?for resources crafted just for YOU. This month, we’re sharing our special?Mindful Gratitude Meditation, designed to help you reconnect with yourself, find peace, and embrace moments of gratitude and joy. ???Sign up here:?www.yoga4caregivers.com Or send us a note at?[email protected]—we’d love to hear from you! You don’t have to do this alone. Let’s celebrate, support, and grow together—this November and beyond. ?? ??♀?????♀? #yoga4caregivers #NFCM #familycaregiversmonth #gratitude #caregiving #communitysupport #youarenotalone #caregiverwholehealth

Caregivers, it’s time to prioritize your well-being.??? Caregiving can be rewarding, but it also comes with its own unique stresses. It's easy to forget how important it is to care for?yourself?in the process. This?20-minute Chair Yoga?session on YouTube is a simple, accessible way to relax, unwind, and release the stress and tension caregiving can have on your body and mind. ??♀?? This gentle, beginner-friendly practice is designed to help you recharge—right from your chair, any time, any where. No need for special equipment or experience—just your willingness to show up for yourself today. ?? Ready to give yourself the care you deserve? ?? Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/eHdkdceT Are you looking for speakers or to wellness programs to support your caregivers and caregiver employees? Contact us at [email protected] #yoga4caregivers #caregiversupport #chairyoga #caregiverwholehealth #caregiving #mentalhealthmatters #relaxandunwind

Empowering Family Caregiver Well-being with Somatic Practices??? Being a family caregiver can take a significant toll—mentally, emotionally, and physically. That’s why it's crucial to carve out time to care for yourself, even when caregiving demands so much of your time and energy. At Caregiver Whole Health?, we are dedicated to equipping #caregivers with the knowledge and tools to nurture their own well-being and develop healthy lifestyle habits for sustainable caregiving and healthy aging.? ??? Today, we’re honored to spotlight our Care Team member,?Andrea Trank, a seasoned trauma-informed yoga teacher and highly skilled coach with numerous credentials and specializations. Andrea brings a wealth of expertise, along with her deeply personal experience as a former caregiver for her mother, who had Alzheimer’s Disease. Her compassionate teaching offers caregivers an opportunity to practice self-care through the deeply restorative and healing practice of?Gentle Somatic Yoga (GSY). What is Gentle Somatic Yoga? ????♂? ??♀? This mindful movement practice focuses on slow, intentional movements designed to release chronic tension and retrain the nervous system. Gentle Somatic Yoga is more about?feeling?than?stretching, making it an accessible and therapeutic option for family caregivers. Benefits for Family Caregivers: ??Relieve physical tension in areas like the neck, shoulders, and back ??Reduce stress and promote deep relaxation ??Reconnect with your body’s needs ?? Improve sleep and overall well-being Andrea leads a weekly Gentle Somatic Yoga?class for our community, offering caregivers a chance to recharge and reset. Whether you can join for the full hour or just a few minutes, this practice will help you feel more balanced, energized, and ready to take on the day’s responsibilities with renewed strength. ?? Thank you, Andrea, for your dedication and generous contributions to our caregiver community. Your work truly makes a difference! ??? ???Click here to watch the full class and start your journey to self-care today: https://lnkd.in/ebD9bPde ??Remember, your well-being is just as important as the care you provide to others. #yoga4caregivers #teacherappreciation #compassioninaction #caregiversupport #teamwork #grateful #somaticyoga #gentleyoga #caregiverwellness #caregiverwholehealth #socialimpact #yogateachers #caregiverssupportingcaregivers

? ?? We’ve got BIG news to share and a favor to ask! ?? We’ve hit a major milestone—700 subscribers and over 1 million impressions on our Yoga4Caregivers YouTube channel!??? We’re so grateful for each of you who has supported us on this journey. ?? But we’re not done yet! To continue offering top-notch caregiver-focused yoga and wellness classes, we need to reach a minimum of 1,000 subscribers—and we could really use your help! ?? Here’s how YOU can support us: ?? ? Hit that subscribe button on our YouTube channel if you haven’t already here https://lnkd.in/e7CZ7thJ ?? ? Share our channel with anyone who could benefit from our OM-mazing classes, whether they’re caregivers or just need a little more peace in their lives. ? Engage with our videos—comment, like, and tell us what you love or want to see more of! By subscribing, you’re not just helping us—you’re joining a community dedicated to supporting caregivers like you. Our classes are crafted with love by incredible teachers who understand the challenges you face and are here to help you find balance, strength, and peace. ?? We want to give a BIG shout out to our core Care Team and all they do to support us all year long! Without their commitment their generous offerings, this growing community would simply not be possible. Ellen MacKay Andrea Trank Alexis Miller Terry Littlefield Lauren Fonvielle Jackie Mahrou Let’s grow this beautiful community together!??? Thank you for your support—let’s reach that 1,000-subscriber mark and keep making magic happen! #yoga4caregivers #caregiverwholehealth #caregiverwellbeing #subscribetoday #socialimpact #caregiversupport #mentalhealthmatters

Caregivers, Your Well-Being Matters!??? We know caregiving can be an incredibly rewarding journey, but it’s also filled with its share of stress and challenges. One simple way to find calm amidst the chaos? Your breath. ???? Box Breathing?is a powerful technique used by Navy SEALs to maintain focus and calm in significant high-pressure situations. If it works for them, imagine the impact it can have on your day-to-day life as you navigate the stressors of caregiving.?????? Here’s how you can try it: ?? Close your eyes?and imagine drawing a square with your breath. Inhale slowly?through your nose, counting to 4. Hold your breath?for 4 counts. Exhale gently?through your mouth for 4 counts. Hold again?for 4 counts. Repeat for a few minutes and feel the tension melt away. In just 5 minutes, you can reset your mind and body, helping you tackle the rest of your day with renewed energy and focus. ?? Remember, taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of others. You’ve got this! ?? ??Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more wellness tips! ?? #yoga4caregivers #caregiversupport #stressrelief #mindfulness #boxbreathing #selfcare #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #yoga