Path to Peace™ Program Orientation

Description

Path to Peace is a gentle, trauma-informed 6-week yoga therapy and mindfulness program designed specifically for military service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. The program blends breathwork, guided meditation, yoga therapy, iRest practices, nervous system education, journaling, and community support to help participants reduce stress, improve emotional regulation, and rebuild inner and relational resilience. This Orientation Call is your introduction to the full Path to Peace experience. During this call, I’ll walk you through how the program works, what to expect, what you’ll receive, and what your weekly commitments will look like. There is no cost for this program during the pilot phase, but active participation is required. About the 6-Week Program: • Weekly live sessions (via Zoom) focused on grounding practices, nervous system support, yoga therapy, and group discussion • A step-by-step framework that moves from stabilizing the body and breath to reconnecting with clarity, purpose, and inner steadiness • Gentle movement practices appropriate for all bodies and fitness levels • Breathwork and meditation tools designed to reduce stress and support restorative sleep • iRest Yoga Nidra practices — a clinically proven protocol used by the VA and military hospitals to help with PTSD, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and overall emotional resilience • Daily journal prompts and reflective exercises in a made-for-you journal • A private online community for daily check-ins, accountability, and support • The Path to Peace Starter Kit and journal to guide your home practice • A weekly feedback form to help us improve the program and support future grant funding • Optional family participation — spouses, teens, and adult household members are welcome Who It’s For: • Active-duty military • Veterans • First responders • Spouses, partners, parents, or adult children of the above This program is especially supportive for those experiencing stress, burnout, sleep disruption, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma-related symptoms, or a desire to rebuild a sense of connection and inner steadiness. What You’ll Learn: • How to regulate your nervous system using simple, effective therapeutic practices • How stress patterns show up in the body and how to unwind them • How to use breath to shift your inner state • How iRest (used widely by the VA) supports recovery from trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress • How mindful movement, stillness, and journaling strengthen long-term wellbeing • How to build daily habits that reconnect you to peace, purpose, and stability If you are a qualified candidate, please fill out this simple interest form. [Interest Form HERE](https://stan.store/ElementsYoga/p/your-path-to-peace-start-here) What Happens After Orientation: Orientation is for participants who have already been accepted into the program. This call ensures you understand the structure, your weekly commitments, and how to make the most of the Path to Peace experience. After Orientation, we officially begin our first session on April 12th. You will receive access to the Skool community, the weekly modules in our "Classroom", and all materials you need to get started. Expectations: Path to Peace™ Participant Expectations & Community Agreements This experience is designed to be more than just a program. It is a shared journey. Each participant enters a space where growth, healing, and connection are possible because of the collective energy of the group. The strength of this container depends on each individual showing up with intention, respect, and a willingness to engage. While everyone’s story is different, there is a powerful thread that connects you all — you understand each other in a way few others can. This is also important to remember: You will get out of this experience what you put into it. Healing is an intentional practice, not a passive one. And you are not doing this alone — we are doing this together. To honor this space and ensure the best experience for everyone, the following expectations are in place: Core Participation Commitments • Attend the Orientation Call live (required) This sets the foundation for the entire experience and ensures you are fully prepared and aligned from the start. • Weekly Session Attendance You may miss no more than one live weekly session. Replays are available, but live presence is strongly encouraged for connection and integration. • Active Community Engagement This is not a passive program. You are expected to participate within the community space by: – Responding to prompts and reflections – Engaging with other members’ posts – Offering support, encouragement, and shared insight The container becomes powerful when everyone contributes. • Weekly Questionnaire Completion Each week includes a short check-in to support your progress and provide valuable feedback for program refinement. • Final Program Survey (Required) Completion of the final survey helps us improve future cohorts and expand access to others who need this work. Community Agreements • Come as you are — and be willing to grow • Maintain confidentiality and respect for all shared experiences • Lead with compassion, not comparison • Stay open, curious, and engaged • Take ownership of your experience and your outcomes This is a space of mutual respect, not judgment. Additional Guidelines for Success • Set aside dedicated time each week for practices and integration • Limit distractions during sessions to stay fully present • Communicate if you are struggling or falling behind — support is here • Participate with honesty and integrity — this is where real transformation happens Engagement Incentive To celebrate meaningful participation and connection, one participant will be recognized at the end of the cohort for exceptional engagement within the community. This is based on Skool participation points as well as the quality of interaction — not just quantity. The selected participant will receive: • A copy of the iRest for PTSD book (which inspired part of this program), or a book of their choice from our Path to Peace™ resource library • One personalized 1:1 Yoga Therapy session with Annette The intention is not competition — it is connection. Because when you engage: You deepen your own healing You support others in theirs You strengthen the entire container Closing This container is what makes Path to Peace™ so unique. You are not walking this path alone. You are surrounded by others who understand — who have lived, felt, and carried experiences that mirror your own in different ways. And together, through shared presence and participation, something powerful happens. This is where healing deepens. This is where connection is restored. This is where transformation becomes sustainable. ONBOARDING PROCESS: 1) Complete the interest form 2) You will be prompted to set up a clarity call once the short form is completed 3) Select a date and time that works for you for a 20 minute call or zoom 4) Once the date is set, please complete this registration form (before our call) to help make the most of our time together: https://stan.store/ElementsYoga/p/path-to-peace-pilot-program-participation 5) Upon completion you will receive a link to complete the HIPAA form, then once complete you are all set! You will receive the link to our Orientation Zoom privately. In the days before our start date you will receive a starter kit with a few handcrafted items that help to restore calm, as well as your journal to guide you through the program. You will also be invited into our Skool Community where everything happens. We look forward to walking along side you through this healing journey. Please direct message me should you have any questions.