Post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries are the hallmark war wounds of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, affecting anywhere from 18.5 percent to 43 percent of combat veterans. If not released in a timely manner, the trauma of war can store in the muscles of the body and begin to affect daily functioning of the soldier. This research examines how yoga functions as a holistic, body-based, community oriented treatment option for veterans with PTSD and TBIs. This paper draws from literature on PTSD symptoms and treatment, yoga class sequencing, and interviews with therapists and yoga teachers to insert yoga within a wider landscape of Complementary and Alternative Medicines being used to treat veterans. After going through Yoga Warriors International teacher training, observing a yoga class for veterans with PTSD, teaching yoga at Ft. Carson, Colorado, and conducting interviews, it is evident that yoga may be a viable treatment option for some veterans. Individuals should be empowered to choose the treatment method that resonates the most within their healing process. Research shows yoga can be a singular grief and stress management tool; pranayama, (yogic breathing) stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system and calms the body. This thesis considers the physical aspects of yoga in the context of communities of yogic practice, which together create productive environments for healing.