Trauma-informed Yin yoga is a gentle, grounding practice that supports nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and a deeper reconnection with your body. I offer this work as part of my therapy services for clients in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, and California, as well as in standalone sessions.

“Trauma-informed” means the practice is guided with an understanding that stress and overwhelming experiences can live in the body. Rather than pushing or trying to get it right, the focus is on choice, awareness, and learning to listen to your body in a supportive way.

Unlike more active styles of yoga, Yin yoga invites you to slow down and rest in supportive postures for longer periods of time. This creates space to gently notice sensations, breath, and internal experiences with curiosity and compassion. You are always encouraged to adjust, move, or come out of a pose at any time. Your body’s signals guide the practice.

I often think of Yin yoga not as a workout, but as a work in. It’s a practice of slowing down, building capacity for stillness, and reconnecting with yourself in a way that feels steady and manageable.

This practice can be especially supportive if you are experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, or a sense of disconnection from your body. Over time, it can help you build awareness, support a sense of safety within yourself, and allow your nervous system to move toward more balance and regulation.

I see trauma-informed Yin yoga as a meaningful complement to therapy, offering another pathway toward healing and self-awareness. My teaching is influenced by a somatic and nervous system informed approach, with an emphasis on choice, body awareness, and emotional safety rather than performance or flexibility.

Over the past three years, I have been teaching group Yin yoga sessions and thoughtfully integrating yoga and mindfulness based practices into my therapy work.

No prior yoga experience is needed. You are welcome to come just as you are.

How Trauma-Informed Yin Yoga Can Support You

Trauma-informed Yin yoga can gently support nervous system regulation, increase awareness of body sensations and emotional responses, and offer a way to process stress and trauma at a pace that feels manageable. It can help reduce anxiety and overwhelm, create space for rest and reflection, and support a deeper, more compassionate connection with your body.

If you are curious about this practice or wondering if it might feel supportive for you, I invite you to reach out. We can connect for a brief consultation and explore whether this feels like a good fit.