"Yoga is an art, a science, and a philosophy. It touches the life of man at every level, physical, mental, and spiritual... It lifts it's practitioners from the clutches of pain and sorrow, and enables them to live fully, taking a delight in life." - B.K.S. Iyengar
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"Sink in and give it a shot. It was so helpful."
Who Can It Help?
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I am happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have to see if your group is a good fit.
"This class a safe place where I could share without judgment. We are all going through stuff, but to have such a warm, gentle, safe zone was extremely helpful."
"I LOVED this class! It was so helpful. I'm sad to see it end."
I provide trauma informed yoga classes where trauma survivors already access other support services. These classes are tailored to the unique needs of each group served.
This work is radically affective in correlation to therapy services. Many times, a therapy session only has time for verbal processing. Often, it does not teach the skills of handling the mind, the nervous system, or finding and listening to the body itself.
Depending on what is needed, the possibility of skills work can be incorporated. Skills could include how to be and feel Safe, Window of Tolerance, Grounding skills, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Boundaries, Mindfulness, Quality Sleep, Practicing DBT skills, Polyvagal Theory, Polyvagal & Somatic Exercises, Nutrition, Gut Health, etc.
This work is radically affective in correlation to therapy services. Many times, a therapy session only has time for verbal processing. Often, it does not teach the skills of handling the mind, the nervous system, or finding and listening to the body itself.
Depending on what is needed, the possibility of skills work can be incorporated. Skills could include how to be and feel Safe, Window of Tolerance, Grounding skills, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Boundaries, Mindfulness, Quality Sleep, Practicing DBT skills, Polyvagal Theory, Polyvagal & Somatic Exercises, Nutrition, Gut Health, etc.
"I appreciate the graphics included in the binder. I like the tangible list of ways to return to my window of tolerance. I appreciated learning more of the how/why the minds operate."
"I learned that I am in control of how I react to my triggers. That I have more self knowledge than I am aware of. I need therapy such as a class like this."
"It will serve me to put more authority into my intuition. Self compassion is something I need to work on, there is a lot more to learn."
Trauma informed yoga complements the overall package of mental and emotional health services often needed by those who have experienced trauma. These classes are designed to help create space for trauma survivors to reconnect to their bodies and empower their ability to make choices for themselves. Participants practice gentle yoga poses, mindfulness exercises, and breath work – all at a pace that feels comfortable and safe for them.
"It was most helpful being told it's ok to be angry, grounding techniques, yoga, and learning how to better handle when I get triggered"
"It is a wealth of information that before class I knew nothing about. Also realized I have to continue working on getting better."
Why Yoga?
"Over half of the US population reports having experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Physical or sexual assault, abuse, exposure to violence, armed conflict, car accidents, medical procedures, and witnessed traumatic events are just a few of many experiences that can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and a variety of other symptoms.
Research demonstrates that the effects of trauma are carried in the cells and tissues of the body. A traumatic event causes an individual's "fight, flight, or freeze" response to kick in involuntarily; if the energy generated by this response is not effectively discharged physically, the nervous system can be impacted. This dysregulation of the nervous system ultimately leads to symptoms of trauma, which include physical, mental, and emotional health challenges.
Trauma-informed yoga is specifically designed to promote the slow, controlled reintegration and release of this traumatic energy. By offering practitioners a safe and welcoming space, empowering them with choice and control over their experience, and inviting them to reconnect with their bodies, trauma-informed yoga can support individuals on their healing journey. For many trauma survivors, their body is no longer a safe place. They may be experiencing a range of symptoms associated with trauma's impact on the nervous system, such as depression, fatigue, anxiety, or panic disorders. A trauma-informed yoga practice can be a powerful complement to their health routine, as it offers an opportunity to directly release trauma that is held within the body."
Organization Sponsored Group Classes
1.5 hr classes - 6-8 week series
- familiarity - sense of belonging - support system - shared experience -
1.5 hr classes - 6-8 week series
- familiarity - sense of belonging - support system - shared experience -
“We just did a study on yoga for people with PTSD. We found that yoga was more effective than any medicine that people have studied up to now. That doesn't mean that yoga cures it, but yoga makes a substantial difference in the right direction.” -Bessel Van Der Kolk, Childhood Trauma Leads to Brains Wired for Fear
Coaching, Cognitive Processing, Resilience Skills, Yoga, Meditation, Movement, Reiki, and even Somatic Reprocessing are all complementary; it is all energy work. All are needed for healing.
**Please note that Pause Center For Wellbeing provides financial aid to anyone who qualifies. Financial circumstances should NEVER dictate a person's healing. Please contact us if you are in need of financial aid.**
**Please note that Pause Center For Wellbeing provides financial aid to anyone who qualifies. Financial circumstances should NEVER dictate a person's healing. Please contact us if you are in need of financial aid.**