Trauma-Informed Gentle Yoga (Sonrisa Foundation Partnership)
Tue, Oct 20, 5:45 – 6:45 PM
A gentle hatha yoga class where you are always in charge of your practice. Designed for individuals seeking accessible healing through movement and students who feel uncomfortable in a traditional yoga class setting. Using principles of trauma-informed yoga, students practice movement choices within a set sequence of shapes common to a yoga practice. The movement sequence is presented as an invitation, not instructions, and you can choose to stay in a shape or move gently in and out of it. Every class follows the same predictable arc: settling in, simple hatha yoga shapes, and quiet rest at the end. Rest however works for you: lying down, sitting up, eyes open or closed, or even still moving. No hands-on adjustments or assists are given in this class and positioning cues are given only for movement safety. This class is not a substitute for traditional therapy models for healing trauma, but can be a supportive companion to it.
