“Our bodies are not battlegrounds, they are sanctuaries.”
Trauma-Informed Yoga
This is a permission-giving class—oriented around personal agency, choice, and internal consent.
I believe repair begins in the body.
Not in another’s words, not in the world becoming perfectly safe—
but here: in breath, in bone, in the places within us still longing to be met.
This practice centers choice.
It is permission-giving.
It is invitational.
It is about pacing—moving at the cadence of your own heartbeat.
It is about choice—your body, your practice, your voice.
It is about internal consent—the freedom to say yes, to say no, to say I don’t know, to change your mind,
to move, to pause, to rest.
What Makes This Class Trauma-Informed
Options, not expectations — every shape is an invitation, never a demand.
Invitational language — permission, not performance.
A culture of consent — internal consent first, choice woven into every cue.
Safety practices — orienting often, eyes open or closed, clear exits always available.
No physical touch — self-touch and self-adjustments modeled, never imposed.
Who This Practice Supports
This class is especially designed for those longing for a gentle, supportive space to move, reconnect,
and heal—including:
- Survivors of relational or post-separation abuse
- Those living with the impacts of chronic relational trauma, complex PTSD, or ongoing stress
- Individuals affected by systemic oppression, marginalization, or cultural disconnection
- Anyone curious about yoga as a path of repair and restoration
This is a space centered on the lived experiences of women—including cisgender women, trans women,
and those who identify as women. If you are seeking a women-centered community for healing and
embodied support, you are welcome here. This boundary exists to honor the lived experience of those
who have survived gender-based trauma, and to create an environment where deep rest and repair
can unfold in safety.
No prior yoga experience is required. All practices are invitational, paced to honor your agency, and
rooted in consent and care.
Where & When
Yoga Shala by the Sea
Available now for guest teaching at studios, retreats, hospitals, and wellness spaces.
This offering is supported by the revenue of my other work, helping keep trauma-informed care accessible to all.
COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS
This space is built on choice, consent, and compassion.
Group Agreements
Confidentiality — Stories stay, lessons leave. Each person’s privacy is honored.
“Ouch” and “Oops” - stay curious about tender places - whether it’s a new sting or salt in an old wound.
Consent Culture — Participation is always by invitation, never demand. You are free to say yes, no, change your mind, or choose another way.
Non-Judgment — We meet ourselves and each other with curiosity and compassion, not critique.
Pace & Pause — Move at your own pace, honor your body’s cues.
Shared Responsibility — Safety is something we tend together - by naming needs, asking for support, and respecting boundaries—our own and others’.
Brave Space vs Safe Space - This is not about perfect safety, but about being human. Harm may happen. When is does, we return to compassion, curiosity, and the possibility of repair and growth.
Safety Practices
Clear Exits — You may leave, step outside, or take a break at any time—no explanation needed.
Choice in Presence — Eyes open or closed, participate fully, partially, or simply observe.
No Physical Touch — All adjustments are self-guided. Touch is never given without consent.
Grounding Tools — Props, sandbags, and grounding practices are always available. Use them whenever you wish.
Responding to Triggers
Empowerment First — If something stirs, you are in control: pause, breath before responding, rest, or step out. No explanation required.
Grounding Practices — Orient to the exits, find the ground beneath you, soften your gaze to the horizon.
Support Is Available — If you want extra support, you are welcome to let me know quietly during or after class
Sharing is Optional — Your process belongs to you. Spoken or silent, it is valid.
Respect for All Journeys — Activation is not failure; it is the body’s way of speaking. We honor each person’s process with compassion and without judgement.