Copyright 2009 Project Welcome Home Troops
2401 15th Street NW ~ Washington DC ~ 20009
2401 15th Street NW ~ Washington DC ~ 20009
"..the work of [the breathing practices] has allowed emotional and psychological tension to be released from the soldiers, especially from those soldiers and sergeants who were drafted."
- Cpt. I. Lavrentiev, Unit Psychologist, Russian Army
"As for me personally, it seems
I have become more peaceful [from the breathing]".
I have become more peaceful [from the breathing]".
- Sergeant, Dmitrij K.,
Russian Army
Russian Army
INTERNATIONAL BREATH WORKSHOPS FOR COMBAT VETERANS
"I was seriously wounded while I served as KLA soldier during the war. My leg was amputated and I was left with many psychological problems like insomnia, flashbacks, irritability, anger and depression …I took the [breathing] course. Since then, I feel more centered, peaceful and more satisfied. I have experienced that I am not just this body, but something much more."
...Enver Krasniqi
Kosovo Combat Veteran
Kosovo Combat Veteran
"[n Kosovo war] I witnessed the murder of my father and best friend in the Reqak massacre where 42 civilians were killed... I am suffering from nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks and
depression. During and after the course I can sleep better and I can help myself to feel better without taking medication. It is the best holidays I have ever had!"
...Ferid Bilalli
Kosovo Combat Veteran
"In the beginning I did not take the breathing practices seriously, until I experienced deep inner peace, relaxation and contentment. I will never forget our breathing sessions."
...Sejdi Dulla
Kosovo Combat Veteran
"My father was killed in the Reqak massacre and people with whom I lived and grew up. I miss my father and all the people I knew and who are now gone. When I take tranquilizers, I feel dull and sleepy. When I do the breathing exercises, my
"I was a KLA soldier and I was wounded in the head. My brother was killed together with 11 members of my family... I feel strong pain and sadness
and I cannot get rid of it 5 years after the war ended. I have learnt how to breath out pain and all negative emotions that are preventing me from being happy. I could not believe that the course would bring me so much healing and satisfaction. Everyone should experience it."
...Njazi Shabani
Kosovo Combat Veteran
Project Welcome Home Troops
mind is clear and my body relaxed. I will never forget the course this summer. We felt so much belongingness, caring for each other and sharing our pain and happiness. Thanks to all those who made it possible for us."
...Shkelzen Hysenaj
Kosovo Combat Veteran