FireFlex Yoga

02/08/2024

Enjoyed delivering the Conscious Warrior Yoga Teacher Training to an incredible group last week.

05/17/2023

Cheers to Conrad Weaver for a great screening in Portland of Ptsd-911 Movie. We're wishing you a successful road bike adventure across the country as you stop along the way to offer this film to first responders. Bravo!

05/15/2023

Who do YOU know in Portland, OR?? Please share!

You're invited *Tuesday May 16* to a movie event with several of Portland's First Responder resources on site. Film Producer Conrad Weaver is biking coast to coast from Oregon to Maryland to deliver film screenings in 25 cities - he will host a post-movie panel discussion with Portland Police Bureau Commander Erica Hurley, Portland Fire & Rescue's Jon Harrell, Dr. Stephanie Conn, and FireFlex Yoga's Shannon McQuaide. Movie tickets are $10 and include pre-movie outdoor yoga - if you've never tried yoga, this class welcomes beginners, come try it and bring a friend! FireFlex Yoga was designed for First Responders and all are welcome. Yoga starts at 5:30 and then Ptsd-911 Movie begins at 7:00. Here's an event flyer with links to buy a ticket and pre-register for yoga. Please share with your colleagues, family, friends! All are welcome.

Resources at the event: Canopy Wellbeing Deer Hollow NAMI NAMI Multnomah Lighthouse Health & Wellness COPLine Responder Life Responder Resource Center and First Responder Psychology

https://690739.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/690739/May%2016%20Portland%20PTSD911%20Event%20Poster.pdf

10/10/2021

You’re invited to register for a flexible and free 6-day online Global Resilience Summit for First Responders! Increase your resilience skills and knowledge with 40+ leading experts. My interview kicks off the summit on day 1! All content posted each day of the summit will be live for 48 hours so you can review when it fits in your schedule. Register here: https://fleetmaull.krtra.com/t/8RmPlAM6dUa4

Summit Supporting Our Heroic First Responders and Public Safety Professionals

12/30/2020

Tomorrow, on New Year's Eve at noon, I'll be speaking with Lisa Houlé about her work - defending first responders and advocating wellness support to combat post-traumatic stress. She worked as a prosecutor for many years before switching to "the other side" and in doing so, has found her mission in supporting and defending first responders. Join us Thursday at noon on IG Live! www.instagram.com/fireflexyoga/channel

12/16/2020

My guest today created the First Responder Sleep Recovery Program - the research shows that sleep deprivation exasperates stress+trauma - Jacqueline integrates yoga/wellness practices to cultivate therapeutic relief and deep sleep. She's married to a firefighter and they are an amazing team in supporting first responder wellness. I'm looking forward to our conversation today on IG at noon, join us! www.instagram.com/fireflexyoga/channel

12/09/2020

With nearly 20 years service as a Firefighter, Captain Jason Golden also serves as Behavioral Health Chair for Southern Marin Fire Protection District. Join us today at noon on IG Live as we discuss his career, challenges, leadership, injuries, and how yoga has helped to boost resilience at his department. www.instagram.com/fireflexyoga/channel

12/02/2020

Today I'm thrilled to welcome Beverly Molina at noon on IG Live! Bev is a 19-yr Firefighter and a writer who inspires people to live life with courage and conviction. Join us today to hear about her experience as a career First Responder and how she keeps adventuring toward a life that is fully Brave & Awake. www.instagram.com/fireflexyoga/channel

11/25/2020

Today's guest joins me from the UK! He served as a London firefighter for 25 years and now is a published author and podcaster. His work supports wellness for active first responders and inspiration for reinventing yourself in retirement. Join on IG Live now or view later - all conversation(s) are saved in my IG channel! www.instagram.com/fireflexyoga/channel

11/18/2020

Today will be the first time for me to welcome a 4-legged guest on Wellness Wednesday! 😄 Join me and Heidi Carman - and superdog Kerith - at noon to hear how Kerith is impacting + increasing wellness for first responders. www.instagram.com/fireflexyoga/channel at noon pst 🐕

11/17/2020

"Women hold up half the sky"
Listen to Brene Brown interview Joe Biden 10/21/2020

11/11/2020

You're invited to join me today at noon on IG Live for a conversation with Fire Captain Fred Mohr of Steel Mace Nation. www.instagram.com/fireflexyoga/channel

11/04/2020

My guest today is Lisa Ellisen and I'm looking forward to discussing with her how yoga addresses the effects of trauma and how civilians can best support first responders. Join us at noon pdt on IG Live! www.instagram.com/fireflexyoga/channel

11/03/2020

How's your sleep lately?
For the past 3 nights mine has been lousy...
Anyone else feeling it?