Yoga for First Responders
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Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2027
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 23, 2027
Class Time(s): 2/24/2027: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 23, 2027
Class Time(s): 2/24/2027: 8:00 AM -- 4:00 PM
Instructor Location:
Plainfield Police Department
Instructor: Cheryl MabryPlainfield Police Department
14300 Coil Plus Drive
Plainfield, IL 60544
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Plainfield, IL 60544
Member's Fee: $0
Non-Member & Civilian Fee: $0
5 Minute Intro to YFFR 60 Seconds - YFFR
Course Description:
This course uses tactical breath work, physical drills, and cognitive behavioral therapy resulting in optimal functioning of the entire psychophysiological system. This includes increasing mental toughness, enhancing tactical skills, preventing injury, self-de-escalation, regulating the nervous system and more. The result of consistent training in YFFR Protocol will not only lead to better performance and stress management but an increase in mindful responses versus emotional reactions with interpersonal communication.
This course will introduce the trainee to the basic concepts of yoga, mindfulness, and resilience, functions of the brain and nervous system, as well as the principles of the YFFR Protocol that make it job-specific and culturally informed. Attendees will learn techniques to use right away along with resources to continue their training.
Course Objectives:
- Explain yoga, its original intent, and address misconceptions.
- Formulate the steps needed to practice mindfulness.
- Outline the 3 Principles of Resilience Training.
- Assess how a career in Law Enforcement can affect the mind, body, and nervous system.
- Categorize the basic functions of the nervous system and stress response.
- Conclude the missing skill set in Law Enforcement training.
- Illustrate how yoga can train the Law Enforcement Officer to perform at his/her highest level of functioning for tactical performance and career longevity.
- Compare how the YFFR Protocol differs from community yoga in western cultures.
- Deduce how YFFR can be added into current Law Enforcement Training Standards.
- Learn and practice the foundational techniques of YFFR protocol.
- Distinguish which basic YFFR techniques can train the entire system to process stress effectively, build resilience actively, and enhance performance tactically.
- Adopt YFFR techniques for improving body mechanics, neuromuscular efficiency, awkward shooting positions, breath control, and proprioception for tactical performance.
- Decide when and how to use and adapt YFFR techniques for optimal value.
- Understand how to implement YFFR as a consistent training tool personally or for your department.
Officers should wear clothing that they would normally wear during defensive tactics training, as there will be practical applications to the classroom instructions. Watch the attached videos for further:
*This course is CIT/Mental Health grant funded by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
This training covers the following mandates:
- Officer Wellness and Mental Health - 8 hours
