Terri Silipo

The calm of a yoga studio is worlds away from the chaos of a battlefield . . . which is why Terri Silipo embraced the practice that connects body, breath, and mind through physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation.

Two decades of military service gave Terri a raw understanding of how pain can live in the body long after combat ends. Taking off the uniform and transitioning back into civilian life didn’t end her battle within. 

Terri has learned that healing meant more than endurance – it meant stillness. Yoga helped her reclaim her breath, balance and purpose. 

She shares that lifeline with others, blending Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra, trauma-informed movement and guided meditation at her Leesburg practice, R & R Yoga with Terri. 

Her studio is a space where people rediscover control of body and mind.

Veterans find peace in her classes. Fellow vet Mike Corso calls her teaching “captivating and soothing.”

She also serves through the national Veterans Yoga Project, which helps thousands of veterans across the country self-regulate and reconnect.

Vets aren’t the only ones who benefit. Hospice families find comfort in her grief-informed sessions. Community members discover resilience in her inclusive and welcoming approach. She even volunteers at libraries and shelters, showing that yoga belongs wherever people need healing.

“It’s not about being bendy or doing handstands,” Terri says. “It’s about reconnecting with yourself in a safe and steady way. So many people don’t feel at home in their bodies and I want to help change that.”

Her impact reaches far beyond her studio and her commitment goes beyond scheduled classes. She offers affordable private sessions, writes about mindfulness on her blog and uses social media to share free resources, encouragement and reflections. Every effort reflects her belief that healing should be accessible to everyone, no matter their circumstances.

Terri knows that every student carries something heavy, but week after week she watches them leave a little lighter. “It’s a gentle but profound path toward healing,” she says. “And I’m grateful to be a part of their journey.”

Terri embodies resilience forged in service, courage to face her own pain and a bold commitment to lifting others. By turning her healing into hope for her community, she leaves people stronger, calmer and ready to believe in their own resilience.