Yoga teacher's trauma method helps thousands of veterans
Frontline Yoga provides free trauma-aware instruction to veterans, first responders and healthcare workers.
Chris Thompson-Lang served in Afghanistan before being medically discharged with PTSD. Yoga was his only relief from spiralling thoughts and physical discomfort.
Thompson-Lang retrained as a trauma-aware yoga teacher and co-founded Frontline Yoga. Frontline Yoga now serves thousands for free.
The program teaches instructors how chronic stress changes the brain's alarm system and blocks restoration. Trauma survivors need structured guidance.
Extra sensory input like incense or music can retrigger people in recovery. Instructors learn the neurobiology.
They can explain it clearly in plain terms that make sense to people in uniform or coming out of service. Thompson-Lang's work earned him the 2025 Spirit of Resilience Award.
- 2025 Spirit of Resilience Award
- Award
- Frontline Yoga
- Organization
Why it mattersVeterans and first responders face high rates of PTSD. Accessible, proven treatment saves lives.
AustraliaThousands of Australian veterans, first responders, and healthcare workers now have access to free trauma recovery classes through Frontline Yoga in Canberra.
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