Trauma-Focused Yoga

11/02/2025

The mind listens to words. The body listens to touch. Mantra and mudra speak both languages.

These simple practices help us shift out of mental noise and back into presence, something we all need more of lately.

In my latest post, The Quiet Power of Mantra and Mudra, I share how these tools calm the nervous system and invite a deeper sense of connection.

Read it here:https://traumafocusedyoga.com/https-traumafocusedyoga-com-the-quiet-power-of-mantra-and-mudra/

10/20/2025

New blog post just dropped.

Have you ever heard someone say that emotions are stored in the hips? This short reflection looks at where that idea comes from and what’s really happening in the body.

Discover how the psoas and pelvic floor respond to stress and why the body holds tension long after threat has passed. Learn how Trauma-Focused Yoga can help release stored stress and support nervous system regulation.

10/16/2025

After months of quiet work behind the scenes, my new website is finally live. It’s a place to explore Trauma-Focused Yoga™, upcoming trainings, and the heart behind this work. I’d love for you to take a look when you have a moment and let me know what you think.

Thank you to the kind hearts who helped bring this project to life and shared your thoughtful feedback along the way.

https://traumafocusedyoga.com

09/19/2025

I’m honored to be heading to Nashville, November 17–19, for the Connecting for Children’s Justice Conference, hosted by Children’s Advocacy Centers of Tennessee.

This gathering brings together professionals from across the country who are dedicated to protecting and healing children. I’ll be sharing Trauma-Focused Yoga™ as part of the conversation on how body-based practices can support trauma treatment and recovery.

It’s a gift to witness this work reaching new spaces and to join others who care deeply about creating pathways for healing.

Registration details: https://www.cactn.org/ccj/

09/01/2025

Have you ever been so busy at work that you forgot to eat or even noticed hours had passed without a bathroom break? That is chronic stress at work. The brain overrides body signals so you can keep going.

When stress is ongoing, interoception, or the awareness of what is happening inside the body, can become muted. Hunger, thirst, or fatigue fade into the background. This pattern is often reversible once the pressure lifts.

Trauma works differently. The body’s signals are not only muted but can also become tied to fear. A racing heartbeat, a tight chest, or stomach tension can be overwhelming and trigger memories of danger. Trauma can mute or amplify interoception in ways that feel unpredictable.

A principle of Trauma-Focused Yoga is regaining a safe sense of interoception. It means noticing the heartbeat, the breath, and the body’s subtle cues with safety. When we can meet these signals without fear, the body becomes an ally again.

08/29/2025

Savasana isn’t “just lying down.”

It’s the most advanced pose because it asks us to release effort, drop our need to do, and simply be.

Will you join me for 20 minutes of Savasana today?

08/21/2025

Yoga teachers and yogi friends, I’ll be in Nashville this November, presenting on how yoga can be integrated into clinical practice and multidisciplinary care for trauma. If you’re interested in expanding your teaching into professional or therapeutic settings, this session will offer practical insights. I’d love to connect with others exploring this path.

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08/20/2025

08/14/2025

Today, on Global Yoga Therapy Day, we honor the professionals who bring movement, breath, and mindful care into the lives of those healing from trauma. We also honor the survivors who show up to the mat with courage and openness each time.

Special gratitude to Beth Rosser Lewis for her depth, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the healing process. Her work touches lives in ways that cannot be measured, and we are grateful for the steady care she offers to each person she meets.

You make the work matter.

07/09/2025

Have you ever tried to slow your breath to calm down… and ended up feeling more anxious?
You’re not broken. You might just need to start somewhere else.
Sometimes the nervous system isn’t ready to let go through the exhale. Sometimes it needs containment first. And a slow, steady inhale can offer that.
If the breath has ever felt triggering instead of soothing, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing it wrong. Try softening the inhale first. Let it hold you. Then see what follows.

06/18/2025

🌿 Tiny Doses. Big Shifts. 🌿

In Trauma-Focused Yoga, we use a principle called titration, which means introducing sensation and awareness in small, steady amounts the body can process. It’s how we support healing without overwhelm, and how we help the nervous system rediscover safety through movement and stillness.

On the mat, titration might look like:
• A few breaths in a posture before returning to stillness
• Alternating between movement and grounding shapes
• Noticing sensation, then shifting to a calming anchor
• Using breath to guide pacing and recovery

This work isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what the body is ready for.

Curious what this feels like in practice?
If you’re navigating your own healing and want to learn more, I’m here to walk you through the next step.
If you’re a professional or practitioner interested in the approach, connect with me to explore training opportunities.