12: Teaching from Your Nervous System - How Self & Co-Regulation Shape a Yoga Class

When we talk about trauma-informed yoga, two words carry immense weight: self-regulation and co-regulation. They might sound technical, but they’re anything but. These are deeply human skills, the invisible threads that help us stay steady in our own nervous system, and allow us to meet others with presence, safety, and compassion. In this episode, I explore: ✨ What self-regulation really is (and how to practice it as a teacher or practitioner) ✨ The role of co-regulation and how our nervous systems impact one another ✨ Why creating safety matters more than perfect cues or sequencing ✨ Common classroom experiences where regulation skills make all the difference ✨ Simple grounding & centering techniques I use before every class to show up centered and steady Because here’s the truth: when students walk into class, they don’t just bring their bodies. They bring their stories, their stress, their emotions, and their nervous systems. And as teachers (or even as fellow practitioners), how we regulate ourselves and how we show up for others shapes the entire experience. This is why self-regulation and co-regulation are at the heart of trauma-informed yoga. If this resonates and you feel called to this work, I invite you take the first gentle steps: Try out my 5-Minutes Centering & Grounding exercise: https://greenomlet.kit.com/4f4f802136 Download my free eBook: Meridians & Emotions and Yin Yoga https://greenomlet.kit.com/37e3011856 Watch my free Trauma Awareness Webinar - Trauma Informed Yoga Foundations: https://greenomlet.kit.com/6bfdbb9108 Join my next live 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training in Thailand: 14-23 Dec 2025 https://tri.ps/Aximf 20-29 Jan 2026 https://tri.ps/YjTBO 2-11 Mar 2026 https://tri.ps/zMgTI Join the waitlist of my online self-paced 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training launching December 2025: https://greenomlet.kit.com/bba2aad3e1 Join the live 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course in Thailand: 4-8 Oct 2025 https://tri.ps/nrlWr Join the waitlist of the online self-paced 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course launching in early 2026: https://greenomlet.kit.com/af6ac132a3 Check out what my previous graduates share about their experience:  https://youtu.be/taDFLfa7rM4 Teacher Training Demo Video: https://youtu.be/LNVceTgK4CQ Work with me 1-1:  https://greenomlet.kit.com/fcf19e4a4f  Subscribe to my channels, so you don’t miss future episodes :)