Yoga for Mental Health

Yoga was originally designed to support mental wellbeing — to help still the common fluctuations and obstacles of the mind, and reconnect with something greater than our own individual self. Modern psychology and neuroscience are only beginning to catch up to what ancient yoga traditions have understood for thousands of years: that the body, energy, and mind are deeply interconnected. In this rich and grounded conversation, Erin Lee sits down with psychotherapist and yoga teacher Sabine Schroeder to explore the powerful intersection between yoga, mental health and trauma-informed practice. Together they discuss how yoga can support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience and greater self-awareness — while also acknowledging the importance of practising skilfully, safely and with context. The conversation explores: embodiment, breath and co-regulation trauma and the “window of tolerance” belonging and community the profound impact of pace, presence and connection in modern life. Erin and Sabine also share insights from their collaborative Yoga for Mental Health course, created to support yoga teachers, facilitators, practitioners and students in understanding how these ancient practices can be integrated in ways that are empowering, compassionate and trauma-informed. Find the Yoga for Mental Health (& Trauma-Informed Yoga) online course at https://www.themindfulyogaschool.com/yoga-for-mental-health-course Find Sabine at: https://empatherapies.com/