Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Trauma Sensitive Yoga
“Yoga means to “yoke”. It means to bring things together that are in opposition like our mind and body or our heart and spirit. Yoga gives us the opportunity to show up and practice again and again, to start over..”
~ Michelle Cassandra Johnson
Yoga is a powerful complement to therapy, as it allows us to connect with our bodies in a way that we may not have before, by focusing on our breath. By practicing yoga, we can begin to experience our bodies in the present moment, regulate our nervous system, and shift our perspectives.
Safer yoga means that we provide a space where people who have suffered trauma can feel safer, and have a sense of control and trust. I may not know everyone’s story who walks through the door, but I always offer choices and create a safer environment for everyone. I do not provide hands-on assistance as I respect everyone’s boundaries and consent.
I love yoga as an adjunct to therapy because it helps us learn new coping tools that we can use in our everyday lives and allows us to tolerate the discomfort that sometimes arises in therapy (and in life). This enables us to do deeper work with our therapist.
When we feel safer in our bodies, we are better able to manage our emotions. As Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. says, “People who feel safe in their bodies can begin to translate the memories that previously overwhelmed them into language.”
My Goal as a Teacher
My goal as your yoga teacher is to create a welcoming, supportive, inclusive, and safer environment for everyone.
It’s my honor to guide you, and throughout our time together, I’ll encourage you to listen to your own body. You’re invited to modify or shift into a different shape whenever it feels right for you.
I am a registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance and have specialty training in trauma sensitive yoga. I received my 200-HR Yoga Teacher Training at Denver Yoga Underground in 2022. She completed a 40-hour Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Teacher Training at Buffalo + Sparrow Yoga Collective in April of 2023. She has also trained with Kari Kwinn at White Lotus in Yoga and Pregnancy in June of 2023.
All levels are welcome. Mats, blocks, blankets, and bolsters are provided, and class sizes are intentionally kept small—limited to 8 students—to create a supportive, personalized environment. I also offer one-on-one sessions if you’re looking for more individualized attention. Shirts are required.
Who Can Benefit from Trauma-Sensitive Yoga?
Trauma-sensitive yoga is a gentle, empowering approach to movement and mindfulness. It’s designed to support anyone who wants to reconnect with their body in a safe, grounded way—whether or not they have a known history of trauma.
This practice may be especially supportive for:
🌿 Individuals with a history of trauma:
Including survivors of abuse, assault, neglect, medical trauma, or accidents; veterans and first responders; or those navigating PTSD or complex trauma.
💛 Those who feel disconnected from their body:
Trauma can disrupt our connection to physical sensation. This practice offers a space to slowly rebuild that connection, with curiosity and care.
🧘 People seeking a more mindful, consent-based yoga practice:
Trauma-sensitive yoga offers choices in every moment. There is no pressure to perform or push—only gentle guidance and permission to explore what feels right for you.
🤝 Anyone who wants to feel welcome and supported in a yoga class:
Classes are inclusive and beginner-friendly, with no expectation to look or move a certain way. You are always invited to modify, pause, or simply notice.
Trauma-sensitive yoga meets you where you are. You don’t need to share your story, or even have words for your experience. This practice is here to support your journey—at your pace, in your way.
Classes at The Catalyst Center
🌿 Yoga for Anxiety
A calming, grounding practice designed to soothe and support the nervous system. This class offers gentle movement, breathwork, and stillness to help ease anxiety and reconnect you with your body.
🕔 Mondays | 10:00–11:00 AM
💲 $30 per class
📞 Call 720.675.7123 to reserve your spot.
✨ Gentle Flow Yoga
Move with ease and intention. This all-levels class invites you to connect breath and movement in a supportive, nurturing environment. Perfect for those seeking gentle flow, stress relief, and mindful presence.
🧘♀️ Tuesdays | 5:45-7 PM
🧘♂️ Thursdays | 2:00 PM
💲 $30 per class
📞 Call 720.675.7123 to reserve your spot.
🌸 Individual Yoga Sessions
Personalized, one-on-one yoga sessions designed to support your unique needs—whether you’re looking for a more tailored practice, working with specific goals or challenges, or simply prefer a private setting.
Sessions are thoughtfully crafted just for you, and may include breathwork, movement, meditation, or restorative practices based on what you need most that day.
🕒 $120 per 60-minute session
📞 Call 720.675.7123 to schedule your session.
Learn more about Yoga
Get in touch with us or sign up for a class or event.
There are two easy ways to connect with us:
- Call our office at 720-675-7123 and press “1” to speak with Jenn.
- Fill out the contact form to request an appointment or to learn more.
- Use this link to schedule a call with Jenn.
