09/25/2022
Trauma Sensitive Yoga
with Karen Kwass, MSW, RYT-500, TCTSY-300
6-week virtual series (zoom)
Monday Mornings 10:00 – 11:00
October 17 – November 21, 2022
What to expect:
A gentle yoga practice with modifications, breathing exercise, guided meditation, self-compassion and kindness practices. Gentle movements, meditations, and breathing exercises guide you into deeper self-insight and allows the body to release old wounds and leads you to feel more balanced, grounded, embodied, focused, present and at peace. No yoga experience necessary, all are welcome.
Benefits of trauma sensitive yoga:
• release tension from body and mind
• become more attuned to your body and what is happening in the present moment
• increase self-awareness and self-compassion
• learn techniques for self-regulation and reactions using movement and breath
• tolerate strong sensations and emotions such as anxiety
• make choices about what works best for you both in class and in daily life
Trauma Sensitive yoga offers options and choices, it is less about doing the poses right, and more about the feeling of embodiment (being within your body) within a pose. Creating a safe space, a sense of grounding and being present in the moment helps to connect to your mind and body in a way that feels right for you. We often hold old memories and trauma in our body. Trauma sensitive yoga practices allow the body to release long-held emotions and traumatic experiences as you proceed at your own pace and comfort in a safe space. With increased body awareness you may feel sensations arising in the body, and begin to cultivate an awareness of what is happening in the present moment with compassion and kindness.
To register and for more information: contact Karen at [email protected]
$108 for full series; $20 for drop-in, accepts venmo/checks
Karen Kwass, MSW, is a 500-hour certified yoga instructor and 300-hour certified trauma yoga facilitator. She trained at Kripalu, and is certified in Trauma Sensitive Yoga with David Emerson from The Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute, and in Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra. Karen leads the class in a safe and predictable environment. She is guided by her Trauma Sensitive Yoga and heart centered compassionate Kripalu trainings. Each student is encouraged to work at their own pace, allowing stress and emotions to release from the body, and leading to a sense of calm and relaxation.
