Yoga is a powerful complement to therapy. It offers a way to reconnect with the body—not as something to fix or sculpt, but as a safe, living home we can inhabit with compassion and awareness. Through mindful movement and breath, yoga invites us into the present moment, helps regulate the nervous system, and gently shifts how we relate to ourselves.

In trauma-sensitive yoga, safety and choice are central. For individuals who have experienced trauma, a sense of control and trust is essential for healing. While I may not know each person’s story, I strive to create a safer, inclusive environment where all participants feel respected and empowered. I do not offer hands-on adjustments, in order to honor personal boundaries and prioritize consent at all times.

Yoga supports the therapeutic process by offering practical tools for grounding, self-regulation, and emotional resilience. It teaches us how to stay with discomfort in a compassionate way—whether it arises on the mat or in therapy. Feeling at home in the body can soften the path and deepen the journey we take in therapy.

As Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., notes:
“People who feel safe in their bodies can begin to translate the memories that previously overwhelmed them into language.”
When we feel safer in our bodies, we can better manage our emotions, connect with others, and move through the world with greater ease.