What is Trauma Informed Yoga Teaching?

Send us Fan MailTrigger warning: discussion of trauma. In this episode, Alex explains what trauma informed yoga teaching is. It seems like an overwhelmingly big word, but in reality, everyone CAN be a trauma informed yoga teacher, and everyone SHOULD be a trauma informed yoga teacher. One in four participants in a yoga class is likely to have survived trauma, and we have no idea who they may be in our classes. They may have experienced sexual assault, physical assault, abuse as a child, or even complex trauma such as narcisstic abuse survivors. Major trauma aside, in reality, everyone carries some level of stress, sadness and grief within them. As trauma-informed yoga teachers, we can make sure we create a safe space for all yoga students. In this episode, Alex explains some of the key aspects of trauma-informed or trauma-sensitive teaching. If this episode interests you, Alex will be teaching an indepth lecture on this subject as part of her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, Module 4 - the Heart Chakra. Her next training starts next week - head to https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/yoga-teacher-training to book your spot! New: Alex has created a forum for listeners of the Sober Yoga Girl podcast to connect with other members that are sober curious. Joining this forum is completely free!  Head on over to https://www.themindfullifepractice.com/forum/podcast-community to become a member! Are you a fan of Sober Yoga Girl Podcast? The podcast remains completely free, and free from advertisements, however, it has monthly production costs. If you are able to, please subscribe to become a monthly podcast member to support our show. As a member you get invited to a once a month mocktails night and hangout with Alex on Zoom (rotating times to accommodate our many timezones!) Please subscribe here to support us! www.themindfullifepractice.com/podcast. Support the showJoin the free 60 Day Sober Girls Yoga Challenge here!