Trauma Sensitive Yoga: Free Virtual Class For Our Community
August 25, 10am PST
All are welcome!
Join us for an online yoga flow designed to support your physical and mental wellness.
About the Class
Our yoga flow class is mindful of the needs of people who have experienced trauma, offering gentle movements and mindful breathing exercises that promote relaxation, self-compassion, and self-awareness.
All are welcome!
You do not need to identify as a trauma survivor to participate.
Key Details
Date: August 25, 10-11am PST
Location: Wherever you are (via Zoom)
Instructors: Meghan Hayes, Alexis Bibler, AMFT
Equipment needed: None, but a yoga mat is helpful
What to Expect
An inclusive and grounded approach to yoga, suitable for all bodies and levels.
Gentle poses and sequences designed to help you reconnect with your body and mind.
Techniques to help manage stress & anxiety.
You won’t be on camera, allowing you to focus on experience rather than appearance.
No trauma necessary to participate.
ABOUT YOUR GUIDES
Meghan is a certified yoga teacher and personal trainer. She loves helping women feel empowered in their bodies through strength training and mindfulness.
Alexis is a registered therapist in California offering trauma therapy and EMDR online for people with emotional, physical, and attachment trauma.
FAQs: Trauma Informed Yoga
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Nope! Everyone is welcome.
Trauma sensitive yoga is grounded in creating emotional safety and bringing out your most self-compassionate inner voice. Everyone can benefit from that.
Trauma sensitive yoga avoids certain vulnerable poses and emphasizes self compassion and somatic awareness.
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No, only our instructors and staff will be on camera. We don't want anything to distract you from your internal experience of this class.
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All bodies and ability levels are welcome and celebrated. This class is focused on flexibility and mindfulness with only a few mild strength exercises included. Modifications are always given to honor body diversity. If you can't do any given pose, that's okay! You'll be off camera and no one will know.
Show up and appreciate what your body can do without worrying about what it cannot do.
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Trauma memories get stored in your brain and body differently than most memories. Trauma informed yoga makes space for the mental and physical experiences that come up when we move and ask our body to do new or challenging things.
Trauma informed yoga also avoids or modifies poses that may be triggering to people who have experienced specific traumas.
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Trauma is anything that overwhelms your ability to cope. It can be one big, disastrous thing. It can also be a stressful experience that happened over time. It can be a bad relationship or an unhealthy work environment. What matters is how you experienced it and how your brain categorized it.
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Absolutely. In fact, for many people with trauma, doing yoga in the comfort and safety of their home is a better experience than going to a studio where they feel on edge and vulnerable.
About Our Practice
We are a small, holistic therapy practice exclusively run by therapists
We love working with millennials, couples, and teenagers.
We see plenty of LGBT+ people, as well as people struggling with anxiety and trauma.
Disclaimer for Trauma-Informed Yoga Class
This class is provided by Laurel Therapy Collective to support your wellness journey. Before participating, please carefully read and acknowledge the following disclaimer:
1. Not a Substitute for Professional Medical Advice, Diagnosis, or Treatment. This yoga class is intended for general wellness and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
2. Participation and Physical Activity. Participation in this yoga class is voluntary. It involves physical activity, and as with any exercise program, there is a risk of injury. By participating, you affirm that you have consulted with your healthcare provider and have been cleared to engage in yoga and related physical activities.
3. Trauma-Informed Approach: This class incorporates trauma-informed principles designed to create a supportive and safe environment. However, it may still evoke emotional or psychological responses. You are encouraged to participate at your own comfort level and take breaks as needed. If you experience distress or need additional support, please reach out to a mental health professional. We are not a crisis center and cannot respond to urgent requests.
4. Virtual Class Limitations: Participating in yoga via a webinar is different from an in-person class. Our instructors cannot see or hear you and, therefore, cannot provide real-time corrections or modifications to ensure proper alignment and technique. You are responsible for listening to your body and adjusting poses as needed to avoid injury.
5. Liability Waiver: By joining this class, you acknowledge that you are fully responsible for your participation and well-being. Laurel Therapy Collective, its instructors, and affiliates are not liable for any injury, loss, or damage that may result from participating in this class.
6. Confidentiality and Privacy: While we strive to maintain confidentiality, the nature of virtual webinar platforms may limit our ability to ensure complete privacy. Please avoid sharing personal information during the class. For our therapy services, we use a double-encrypted HIPPA compliant platform, but that is not the platform we are using for this yoga class.
By participating in this virtual trauma-informed yoga class, you agree to the terms outlined above and understand that you are participating at your own risk. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from participating.
Thank you for participating, and we hope you have a positive experience.
Please send questions to info@laureltherapy.net
