Teaching Yoga with Trauma in Mind

Jess Ryan, LPC, NCC, E-RYT 500, and Steph Hanson, LPC, NCC, E-RYT.

In recent years, much of the world has become more “trauma informed,” meaning that it is now widely acknowledged that much of the way we suffer - our physiological, mental, and relational struggles - are rooted in trauma. As yoga teachers, and other wellness industry professionals, we hold the intention of doing good. We want to help people to feel better as a result of our services. Though we are - like many - more “trauma informed” than we used to be, does this make us prepared to help?

Join Jess Ryan, LPC, NCC, E-RYT 500, and Steph Hanson, LPC, NCC, E-RYT, for this two hour session for yoga teachers and mental health professionals hoping to integrate yoga and other somatic practice. We'll discuss:

• Scope of practice: what you CAN do, and when to “refer out”

• The difference between trauma aware, trauma informed, and trauma trained

• How a yoga practice can support healing

• Best Practices for yoga teachers

• Resources for further study and training

Held in-studio and via livestream, Investment of $48, 2 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours Offered