Why Teaching Restorative Yoga Through a Trauma-Aware Lens Is Important
Trauma-Aware vs Trauma-Informed - What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
There’s often confusion around the terms trauma-aware and trauma-informed — and while they’re closely connected, they’re not quite the same.
Being trauma-aware is the understanding that trauma exists and can shape how people move, breathe, and respond in class.
Being trauma-informed means taking that awareness and intentionally weaving it into how we teach — through our language, tone, pacing, and the culture we create in the room.
It’s not a style or a checklist.
It’s an ongoing commitment to teaching with awareness, curiosity, and care — so every student feels a sense of safety, agency, and choice.
“It’s Your Practice — Do What Feels Best” - Are You Actually Supporting That Intention?”
When Movement Felt Like Punishment - A personal share
There was a time in my life when movement felt more like punishment than joy….
Language Matters - How Trauma-Informed Principles Creates Safer, More Inclusive Spaces
If we are are going to say movement is for everyone- than we really need to make sure we are creating that space and intention to be felt in our classes.