Empowering Ukraine: A Path to Healing for the People
Acupuncture and Yoga for Recovery in War
The Need for Healing
Ukraine is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Living amidst constant airstrikes, bombings, and uncertainty, the Ukrainian people are under constant stress—far beyond what most of us can imagine. Their nervous systems are in overdrive, and their bodies and minds are in survival mode. The trauma they face daily is deep, and the need for healing is urgent.
Imagine the stress we face in daily life—the pressures of work, relationships, and societal expectations. Now, magnify that by living in a war zone. In Ukraine, the battle is not only on the front lines but within the hearts and minds of every person. Their need for healing goes beyond physical injuries. Emotional scars, PTSD, chronic pain, and anxiety are rampant, leaving millions struggling to regain balance and hope.
A Mission Without Borders
For the past three years, I've been honored to travel to Ukraine to collaborate with the Kundalini Yoga Academy of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Military Yoga Therapy Program via the Center for Contemplative Awareness 501 C3 Non-Profit.
Together, we train a cohort of Ukrainian soldiers in the healing arts of acupuncture and Kundalini Yoga. These practices are specifically chosen for their ability to help individuals cope with the immense stress, pain, and trauma that citizens and soldiers face in a warzone.
By equipping them with these technologies, we’re able to offer immediate relief and empower these men and women with lasting methods to heal, regulate their nervous systems, and maintain resilience amidst their difficult and ever-changing environment. This training is a vital step in helping them regain a sense of balance and hope in the face of overwhelming adversity.
To implement one 8-week cohort of the Ukrainian Acupuncture Training Program we need to raise $25,000.
We are deeply grateful for all your support.
Your Impact
By supporting this project, you’re directly empowering the people of Ukraine.
Every donation helps:
Empower Ukrainians by training local healers to provide acupuncture and yoga therapy.
Provide Relief to those suffering from pain, PTSD, anxiety, and other war-related trauma.
Foster Healing by addressing the deep emotional wounds of war.
Build Community and establish a network of care, resilience, and hope.
This project provides Ukrainians with the tools they need to heal, recover, and rebuild their lives in the face of unimaginable hardship.
A Global Mission.
This project impacts more than just Ukraine. It’s a mission of humanity. We are extending a hand of support across borders, showing that in times of crisis, we are all connected. Even the smallest contribution can create lasting change, transforming lives in a war-torn nation.
We are training local Ukrainian healers—acupuncturists and Kundalini Yoga instructors—who will continue this work long after the war ends. The long-term vision is to build a sustainable healthcare infrastructure in Ukraine that prioritizes holistic and trauma-informed care. This is a legacy of healing, one that will continue to impact generations.
Donation Tiers:
Your support will help provide acupuncture needles, training, scholarships, and much more. Together, we can bring peace and healing to a country in crisis.
$30 – Provides one box of acupuncture needles for 20-33 treatments.
$150 – Sponsors one Ukrainian trainee’s 8-week clinical internship.
$500 – Funds a scholarship for one trainee, covering tuition and materials.
$1,000 – Supports travel expenses for an instructor to conduct in-person training.
$25,000 – Fully funds the training program for one cohort, impacting hundreds of lives.
Every contribution, no matter the size, is an investment in a better future for Ukraine and the entire planet. Your donation will directly touch the lives of those in need, offering relief, hope, and empowerment.
