Trauma-Informed Yoga

About trauma-informed yoga

Trauma-informed yoga is a pressure-free movement and breathing practice that prioritises the person's own boundaries, choices and comfort.

At the heart of the approach are a safe environment, predictability and the participant's sense of control. There are no demanding poses or impositions; each step is in the nature of an invitation.

The core principles of the practice:

• A safe and predictable environment
• Choice and control resting with the participant
• Pressure-free, invitation-based progression

Process and practice

Accompanied by a physiotherapist, breathing and movement work is carried out at a pace suited to the person. The participant may pause at any time; progression is determined entirely according to the person's comfort.

This practice does not replace psychological counselling or therapy. Where needed, collaboration with the relevant specialist and physician is recommended.