Trauma-Informed Yoga Classes

The yoga practice will focus on gentle movements, breathwork, and introspection exercises tailored to meet the needs of the students integrating the following key elements:‍

Experiencing the Present: Cultivate body awareness and compassionately observe your inner experiences.

Making Choices: Learn to identify available options and choose your responses based on your needs and preferences.

Taking Effective Action: Explore actions that support emotional regulation and enhance your sense of agency.

Creating Rhythms: Re-establish a sense of duration and a feeling that things end.

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Objectives

• Provide a safe space for individuals to explore movement, breath, and mindfulness practices as tools for navigating trauma
• Foster a sense of empowerment and agency by offering choice and autonomy within the practice
• Cultivate awareness of sensations and emotions in the body to support regulation

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Details

The trauma-informed yoga class consists of a small group class, with a maximum of 6 participants. Classes are held weekly and last for 45 minutes, with 15 minutes allowed at the end for any yoga-related questions.