On Demand Course: Trauma Sensitive Yoga Skills

The therapeutic application of yoga for trauma is gaining increasing recognition as research continues to explore how yoga can support individuals to reconnect with the body, regulate the nervous system, experience greater empowerment, and develop effective coping skills.

Research surveys suggest that the average yoga class includes a higher proportion of individuals with mental health challenges, including trauma, than is reflected in the general population. For this reason, it is essential that all yoga professionals are equipped with trauma-informed skills.

In this introductory course, Heather Mason provides a detailed overview of trauma and PTSD, and introduces yoga professionals to the principles of trauma-informed practice. The course explores the prevalence of trauma and PTSD, how trauma presents, why yoga can be an important component of recovery, and key considerations for best practice and safety. The tools taught are relevant across all gentle and therapeutic yoga contexts.