student testimonial

I started working with Lisa 6 months ago after a debilitating illness. I had been on supplemental oxygen for almost a year. I could barely walk one block. I was tired of having to use oxygen and concerned about my lack of muscle strength and balance. We started off doing breath work and stretching. Lisa would do research on things to help me and each week I progressed. Today I am no longer using oxygen, I walked 2.7 miles with my dog this morning and will do the same tonight. I have gained muscle strength and am able to do yoga positions I couldn’t even imagine doing even 4 months ago. My balance has improved and my whole outlook has changed. I sleep better at night and I feel strong again. I can’t speak highly enough about what yoga and Lisa have done for me. I wish I had taken video to show how far I have come. I saw my pulmonary Dr last week and she was so impressed. She said that 14 months ago she never would have believed that I would come this far. Lisa continues to help me improve every week and I couldn’t have gotten here without her.

Lisa YeagerApril 12, 2023

My name is Lisa Yeager, I am George’s mom and the founder of GBY3 Foundation. George’s life was an amazing adventure that became a wild roller coaster ride due to mental illness. Our family attempted to educate ourselves as much as possible in order to help and support George in his struggles. In the 18 months since his passing while grieving and planning this foundation, the one thing that stands out more than anything is the need for education among students and erasing the stigma that surrounds mental health issues. Young people need to know it is OK to ask for someone to talk to. Adults need to listen with empathy and understanding. Looking to end your life is not a solution to any problem, neither is hurting yourself. My hope is to begin a nationwide conversation that puts our young people at ease with their social emotional health and encourages them to explore resources including counseling, therapy, self help, physicians and music and art therapy as well as yoga and meditation for self care.

In years to come we hope to influence change in the healthcare system for mental health patients to meet their needs in all health arenas and help prevent homelessness. The entire health and well being of the patient must be addressed and not dictated by lack of insurance or inconsistencies in government systems and health institutions.

It’s OK to not be OK…