Yoga In The Park (Los Angeles, CA & Ventura, CA)
Join us for a rejuvenating Yoga in the Park event designed to support those impacted by the Mountain, Palisades, and Eaton Fires. Hosted by Hotshot Wellness, this free, beginner-friendly hatha yoga class is perfect for all experience levels.
Ventura, CA / Event Details:
Dates: February 16th, 2025 (Ventura, CA)
Location: Arroyo Verde Park, Foothill Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
Cost: Donation Based
Led by Justin, a Ventura County native, this 1-hour session offers a chance to connect, heal, and find balance in a serene outdoor setting. The event is donation-based, with all proceeds going directly to the Ventura County Community Federation to aid victims of the Mountain Fire. Come for the yoga, stay for the community, and help make a difference!
For more information/RSVP, please contact Director of Operations, Justin DeMoss, at justin@hotshotwellness.org.
Los Angeles, CA / Event Details:
Dates: March 9th, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA)
Location: Griffith Park in Los Angeles; Mineral Wells Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Cost: Donation Based
For more information, please contact our Director of Operations, Justin DeMoss, at justin@hotshotwellness.org.
Join Justin, a Ventura County native, for a 1-hour yoga session designed to help you connect, heal, and restore balance in the tranquil outdoors. Hosted by Hotshot Wellness, this special event supports individuals impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires. Donations are welcome, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, and the American Red Cross to aid their efforts in assisting fire victims.
Take this opportunity to find peace, support a meaningful cause, and make a difference in the lives of those in need.
About Hotshot Wellness:
Hotshot Wellness is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the health, resilience, and overall well-being of Interagency Hotshot Crews and the broader wildland fire community. Founded and led by current and former Hotshot wildland firefighters, we intimately understand the challenges of the profession—relentless physical demands, mental strain, and the unique sacrifices that come with the job.
Through comprehensive health and wellness initiatives, we provide evidence-based resources, personal development opportunities, and community-driven support.
Our work includes:
Centralized Wellness Center for wildland firefighters (in development)
Personal Development Scholarships to support career growth and well-being
Specialized Events & Initiatives tailored to the wildland fire community
Research Grants dedicated to improving firefighter health
PT & Nutrition Plans designed for the physical demands of the job
Advocacy & Education focused on mental and physical wellness
As a nonprofit based in Portland, OR, we are actively pursuing 501(c)(3) status to further our mission. Our commitment is clear: to ensure that every wildland firefighter has access to the tools, resources, and support necessary to thrive—both on and off the fireline.
