Trauma Informed Yoga Programs

Trauma-informed yoga is based on the understanding that trauma affects the mind & body.

Research has found that yoga may improve the functioning of traumatised individuals by helping them feel safe in their bodies again, increasing their emotional awareness, and improving their affect tolerance (e.g., Van der Kolk et al. 2014).

But there’s more:

We now know the importance of body-based learning that goes beyond what words can describe.
While it's supportive for individuals with PTSD, Trauma-Informed Yoga is beneficial for anyone seeking to (re-)connect with mind and body.

So what is it?

Trauma-Informed Yoga offers choices, safety, and empowerment within any style of yoga. It's more about the approach than the specific poses.

Trauma-Informed Yoga is about creating a sense of agency, grounding, and reclaiming control over one's body in a supportive environment.

What to expect from our programs

We currently offer two types of Trauma-Informed Yoga group programs: Our foundational “Regulate & Restore” (4 weeks), and the advanced “Elevate & Integrate” (6 weeks). Both are developed and facilitated by Clinical Psychologist and Trauma-Informed Yoga teacher Annemarie Menne.

All group program classes are:

  • 90mins, weekly

  • held in person at 10 Marian Street, North Adelaide

  • small groups (6ppl max)

  • combine elements of psychology, neuroscience and movement

  • similarly structured with a psycho-education part, shared experiences (only if you feel comfortable sharing, no obligation!), movement/trauma-informed yoga, and relaxation/meditation.

  • Medicare rebates may apply* (if eligible)

What are the goals?

  • Learn about the interplay of body & mind

  • Experience safety and calm

  • Gentle, empowering yoga practices tailored to support trauma recovery

  • Emphasis on choice, consent, and empowerment in every session

  • Integration of breathwork, meditation, and body awareness techniques to promote healing on all levels

Learn More about our programS

  • Foundations of Trauma Informed Yoga: “Regulate & Restore”

    This 4-week program is your introduction to Trauma Informed Yoga.

    • Learn easy strategies and skills to calm and energise your body and mind

    • Befriend your nervous system

    • Feel more comfortable and safer in your own body 

  • Advanced Trauma Informed Practice: "Elevate & Integrate" (6-week program)

    This 6-week course follows our foundational course and is exclusively for those participants who have completed the “4-week Trauma-Informed Yoga program”.

    This is where you will,

    1. Deepen your Understanding of Trauma Recovery

    2. Enhance your Emotional Regulation Skills

    3. Strengthen your Mind & Body Connection

    4. Build Resilience and Coping Mechanisms

    5. Practice Advanced Somatic Techniques

    6. Integrate Healing Practices into Daily Life

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