Veterans Meditation Retreat 2024

 

The 2024 Veterans Meditation Retreat was held at the Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque, NM from September 20th to September 23rd, 2024.

For statistics and evaluations, please see a little further down.

A group of 36 Veterans, some standing and some sitting, after having completed a three-day somatic meditation retreat. Three participants are Black, at least five are Hispanic or Latino, and two seated on the left and right have assistance dogs. The United States flag is resting on the left and the New Mexico flag on the right.
Group photo of VMR 2024 participants
Participants in the 2024 2nd VMR
Everyone poses for a group photo at VMR 2024. Including the attendees and volunteers. Taken at the Clyde Hotel in Albuquerque, NM.
The VMR 2024 attendees and volunteers.

Testimonials

“I served my country and I deserve help and disability support for my service. I am not alone.”

“Our veterans could very much use learning/teaching about how to quiet the mind, learn to breathe, and experience nature around them."
One participant said their understanding of meditation was “not a whole lot” before the retreat. Afterwards, they explained that meditation is “an inner search and reflection of yourself within your environment.”

“The VA does not deep dive into meditation. They tell you it helps but most have no clue how beneficial it truly can be for not only your mental growth but all-around growth. It needs to be taught more.”