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Grant‑funded Sky Resilience training delivered to veterans, organizers say it reduced anxiety
Summary
Organizers reported that Sky Resilience breathwork and meditation training, funded by a city grant, reached veterans, their families and other residents; presenters said the program ran 200 participant sessions and served more than 40 veterans and families.
Representatives of the International Association for Human Values reported to the City Council on Jan. 8 that a city grant helped deliver Sky Resilience training to veterans, their families and other residents.
Facilitator Deepak described the program as a breathwork and wellness training that the organization says can reduce stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression. Deepak told the council the grant allowed the program to start with veterans and families and later expand to broader resident participation. A condensed testimonial video played at the meeting featured several participants who described improvements in sleep, mood and feelings of connection after training.
Deepak and on‑screen participants said the program reached more than 40 veterans and families and included approximately 200 participant wellness sessions, which the presenters described as breathwork and meditation introductions rather than clinical therapy. A participant in the video said the training helped reduce her symptoms of PTSD and she recommended it to others.
Councilmembers and some attendees offered positive personal comments after the presentation. The item was an informational update funded by a community projects grant; staff did not request additional city funding during the presentation.
