The Regulated Responder
Yoga + Recovery for First Responders
As first responders, we train our bodies and minds to be ready when the call comes. Regulate the Responder is about training both sides of that response—how we prepare ourselves for the physical and mental demands of emergency response, and how we recover, reset and return to baseline afterward.
As part of BBVFD’s member health and wellness initiative, we’re offering 30-minute yoga sessions designed specifically with first responders in mind. Classes will combine functional movement, mobility, strength, breathwork and recovery to support us in being ready to respond.
Yoga can help build mobility, balance, body awareness and controlled breathing—tools that can support moving under load, working in awkward positions, staying focused under pressure and managing tension when our bodies are under stress. It also gives us an opportunity to practise moving between readiness, response and recovery so we can continue showing up for our crew and our community.
No yoga experience or flexibility required. All levels, bodies and abilities are welcome. Sessions will be led by fellow BBVFD member and certified yoga instructor Carmen Emard.
Classes are FREE for members, with space limited to 8–10 participants. Advance sign-up is required.
Location: Apparatus bay at the firehall
Bring: Comfortable clothing and a yoga mat if you have one. Mats and blocks may also be available upon requestCome as you are. The goal isn’t to be good at yoga—it’s to build another set of tools that helps us stay ready, resilient and able to respond when our community calls.
Yoga Dates:
Session 1: Monday October 19th: 7 pm -7:30 pm
Session 2: Monday October 26th: 7 pm -7:30 pm
Session 3: Monday November 2nd: 7 pm -7:30 pm
Session 4: Monday November 9th: 7 pm -7:30 pm
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