Trauma doesn't just live in our memories—it settles into our muscles, disrupts our breathing, and keeps our nervous system on high alert, says Lea Bender, a trauma-informed yoga teacher. Join her and discover simple yet powerful tools from yoga to reclaim your sense of safety, calm, and inner strength.
You learn time-tested practices that aid you when your body holds tension or when your mind won't quiet, emerging with practical strategies for maintaining greater peace in daily life. Together, we explore:
- Breathwork techniques that calm anxiety within minutes
- Simple movement patterns that release stored tension and restore energy
- Yoga nidra for profound restorative rest
- The eight limbs of yoga as a complete wellness system
- Yoga Sutra teachings for mental clarity and peaceful relationships
All backgrounds and experience levels are welcome, including caregivers and those working with traumatized populations.