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In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief and coach Arjuna George sits down with Vance Row of Yoga Rescue, a former police officer who turned his life around through yoga, sobriety, and a deep commitment to wellness.Vance opens up about his journey from law enforcement into teaching yoga, the struggles with alcohol and mental health that nearly ended his career, and how discovering yoga became the lifeline that helped him reclaim his health, resilience, and purpose.This conversation dives into:Why yoga is a game-changer for first responders under chronic stressVance’s personal story of addiction, recovery, and resilienceHow yoga supports the nervous system, healing, and mental clarityPractical advice for first responders struggling with burnout, trauma, or operational stress injurySimple ways to begin your own mind-body wellness practice today00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome00:35 Guest Introduction: Vance Row of Yoga Rescue01:24 Vance's Journey into Law Enforcement04:02 Challenges and Realizations in the Police Force06:53 Struggles with Alcohol and Mental Health09:06 Turning Point: Seeking Help and Sobriety11:45 Discovering Yoga: A Path to Healing18:47 The Impact of Yoga on Mental and Physical Health19:11 Practical Advice for Those Struggling25:16 Yoga Sessions with Vance: What to Expect29:33 Incorporating Functional Movements in Yoga30:52 The Sedentary Nature of Police Work31:40 Personal Transformation Through Yoga33:25 Struggles with Control and Finding Balance34:05 The Journey to Healing: Yoga, Therapy, and Lifestyle Changes34:49 Career Transition: From Police Officer to Dispatcher37:22 Creating Peer Support in the Dispatch Center37:57 Retirement Decisions and Self-Care43:02 Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Self-Care Routines55:27 The Importance of Hobbies and Personal Interests58:08 Final Thoughts and Resources for First RespondersIf you’re a firefighter, police officer, paramedic, or frontline professional—or you love someone who is—this episode is for you.📌 Learn more about Vance Row and Yoga Rescue: https://yogarescue.com📌 More from Arjuna George:Website: https://silverarrowcoaching.comBook Burnt Around the Edges: https://www.burntaroundtheedges.comPodcast Beneath the Helmet: https://beneaththehelmetpodcast.com👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more inspiring conversations on first responder health, leadership, and resilience.Arjuna George - Fire Chief (ret)🚨Stay Connected on Social🚨Facebook https://www.facebook.com/beneaththehelmetshow/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beneaththehelmetshow/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beneaththehelmet?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunageorge/Twitter https://twitter.com/AJGeorgefireYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@beneaththehelmetshowYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@beneaththehelmetshorts 📨Linkedin Podcast Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7026972684089528321📝Join the BTH Newsletter at https://colossal-trailblazer-6113.ck.page/c0e1b81fbe📺Watch or Listen to all the episodes at www.beneaththehelmet.ca📩 Email Host: [email protected]#firstresponderwellness #yogaforfirstresponders #firefighterresilience #operationalstressinjury #mentalhealth
