Trauma-Informed Yoga
A weekly body-centered healing program for survivors of trauma. This weekly, virtual, yoga program is trauma-informed and focused on helping survivors engage with the present moment in a validating and encouraging atmosphere using safe movement.
Weekly Classes
Saturdays, 11am eastern
No experience necessary
All skill levels and fitness levels welcome, participate in your own way
Live classes & recordings
Join the weekly classes live via zoom or watch the replays later
What is Trauma-Informed Yoga, and how does this program work?
Using movement and the practice of yoga as an invitation to shift the focus and power from the external to the internal. How would you like to move? How does it feel inside to make choices in the present moment?Â
Each week we will come together to share time and movement, an authentic shared experience, where there may be moments where you begin to feel your embodied self. Oftentimes, and in service of survival, we disconnect from what it feels like inside and what it feels like to make choices based on what we’re feeling. During this hour, you’re welcome to explore and experiment with present moment choice making, with noticing sensation, and the experience of participating with other people in our community, whether live or recorded.Â
Cameras are optional: You’re welcome to keep your camera on or off; the facilitator will have their camera on during each class.
There is no expectation to be a certain fitness level or have any previous yoga experience. You may participate with the movement in whatever way feels useful and safe for you.
We want to acknowledge your courage in showing up for yourself in this way and we’re honored to be with you. Â
We meet for 60 minutes on Saturday mornings at 11am EST. Each class will consist of 45 minutes of movement and then time for some thoughts and questions at the end of the session. We will also have private group platform where the facilitator will be sharing some links and resources and a place for us to connect during the week. Â
What is needed:Â
If you’d like, you’re welcome to practice on a yoga mat or in a chair.Â
Program Information
Weekly Calls
The Trauma-Informed Yoga program meets on Saturdays at 11 am eastern, on Zoom.
Catch Up and Replays
Program calls are recorded so you can watch water if you wish.
Leadership
All program calls are faciliated by a CPTSD Foundation staff member who is trauma-informed.
Affordable Membership
For only $19.00 per month, you can join us each week in this safe, healing, program. 3-month & 6-month plans also avaialable. No contract, cancel anytime. Cancellation & Refund Policy.
Rules & Guidelines
In order to participate in this program, you agree that you’ve read, understand, accept, and will abide by all rules & guidelines at all times. These are also linked on the program calls and referenced on the check out page.
Integral to Healing
The use of safe movement can help you feel connected to your mind and body in a safe way, helping to ease anxiety, reduce stress, become more mindful in the present moment, improve self-esteem, and much more.
Your Voice Matters
We value your input. We encourage you to share your thoughts on the program and what you’d like to see included.Â
Safe Atmosphere
We facilitate a safe atmosphere on every call, free from bullying, invalidation, or minimizing. Everyone is respected, encouraged, and validated for who they are.
Connect with Others
As part of your membership, you’ll also have access to an online community where you can interact with other class members and get bonus program material.
Have a Question?
Contact us anytime for help. Our team is happy to answer questions for you and address any concerns you have.Â
See a sample in our Learn More resource
If you aren’t familiar with how this program works, you can watch a sample in our free Learn More resource. We’ve created, “Learn More”, to help you understand what each program is like before you sign up. Simply register with your email and you’ll have access to samples of this, and most of our other programs as well. Â
Your Trauma-Informed Yoga Facilitator
Throughout my life, I have done different things. I hold a Masters in Education, I’ve opened a NYC restaurant, I had an online business, and even wrote a novel (still in my drawer). I’ve also spent those same years on the yoga mat, as a student and as a facilitator since 2008. Yoga was a path for me. It helped me notice what it felt like to move and live inside my body.
I’m trained as a crisis counselor and I received my certification as a TCTSY-F (Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator). I studied Polyvagal Theory with Deb Dana and this year will be in a year-long study with Bonnie Badenoch, a heart-based training in relational neuroscience for healing trauma. I recently published an article for Voices Against Torture, an International Journal on Human Rights. I facilitate trauma informed yoga for groups, one-on-one, co-direct yoga teacher trainings as well as teach trauma information modules for various yoga schools. I also share this practice for organizational events and teach seminars on this topic. Â
Stay Up to Date
Check the Events Calendar
The Trauma-Informed Yoga programs meets Saturday’s at 11am eastern. We keep the calendar updated with all of the programs available at CPTSD Foundation
Special Bonus
If you join during the special promotional period, you can take advantage of our early adopter membership rate of only $19.00 per month! You’ll save $10 per month off the regular monthly membership. This rate is locked in for as long as you’re a member. This is a limited time offer!
Why is there a membership fee?
We ask that all members who register and join this program, agree to pay a small monthly membership fee. There is no contract and you can safely cancel at any time. Please reference our Cancellation & Refund Policy.
Your monthly membership fee helps fund our scholarship program as well as enabling us to continue promoting awareness about complex trauma and creating programs to help survivors in their ongoing healing.
