Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Responsive Yoga TeachingCatherine Cook-Cottone Joanne SpenceLabel: Jessica Kingsley PublishersDescription: This essential manual meets the increasing need for yoga teachers to be trauma-informed and trauma-responsive and aware of how poses breathwork and meditation can impact the body. In detailing all aspects of trauma as it relates to yoga teaching this guide lays a strong foundation in fostering trust and building authentic connections with students safely and confidently.Yoga teachers will benefit from a number of yoga practices for self-regulation self-determination and agency as well as guidance on polyvagal theory communication setting boundaries and yoga teacher self-care. It also includes a de-escalation protocol for in-session trauma responses and how to cultivate a trauma-informed teaching environment.Written by an internationally renowned author duo this is a universal resource for yoga teachers looking to empower themselves and their clients from all demographics and in all settings.
This product would be ideal for yoga teachers seeking to improve their ability to support trauma survivors in their teachings.
