Trauma Conscious Yoga

While yoga is used to help reduce stress and help with mindfulness and the mind-body connection, it can sometimes be triggering for people who have experienced trauma. Trauma-informed or trauma-conscious yoga supports post-traumatic growth and healing as well as makes yoga more accessible for trauma survivors. These yoga teachers emphasize your experience within a yoga posture, rather than your performance. They are trained to be more conscious of trauma and how it shows up during yoga practice.

By now, we all know that trauma affects not only your mind but is also stored in your body. Having a mind-body practice such as yoga can help with the effects of trauma. Trauma Conscious Yoga helps with self-regulation by increasing body awareness and addressing nervous system dysregulation. All in all it helps you reconnect with your body in a safe and controlled way. Trauma-conscious yoga isn't just for those who have experiened trauma, it benefits everyone.

While many typical yoga classes encourage students to move through emotional discomfort, trauma-conscious yoga helps people to pay attention to signs of dissociation and distress that come up. Teachers guide you to notice how you feel during the poses and establishes a sense of grounding. This helps you connect to your mind and body in a way that feels secure.

Using inclusive and trauma conscious language is also a big part of this yoga practice. Language is used to give choice and create a safe and supportive environment. Instructions are invitations rather than commands.

When looking for the right teacher, check their training credentials and read their bios. Find out whether they’ve received additional training that supports a more trauma focus.

If you want to book with me, I am certified in trauma conscious yoga and would love to support you. Let me know if you have any questions.

Love Always,

Vanessa