Private Yoga Therapy For Trauma Recovery
Available Virtually and at our Connecticut Locations
You don’t have to talk about what happened to start feeling better.
With yoga therapy, you’re in control of the trauma recovery process.
Yoga therapy for trauma recovery uses techniques like movement, breathwork, meditation, and philsophy. These practices help you find a felt sense of safety, empower you to reclaim your agency, and gently guide you toward reconnection with yourself and others.
Our specialized, compassionate approach creates a safe space for you to heal on your own terms – without needing to talk about it.
One-On-One
You get 100% of your yoga therapist’s attention. With virtual or in-person sessions, your privacy is respected.
Home Practice
Short, simple yoga practices are designed just for you with supportive videos and audio recordings to help you practice on your own.
Complementary & Integrative
Yoga therapy integrates seamlessly with therapies you’re aready doing, like talk therapy and EMDR.
The Yoga Therapy Process
All of our sessions are based on consent. You are free to opt-out at any time – with yoga therapy, there’s always another way to get to where you want to go.
Intake
During the intake session, you and your yoga therapist discuss your symptoms, health history, and lifestyle, and your goals.
You only need to share what you feel comfortable sharing.
You’ll also have time for practicing yoga with your yoga therapist.
Sessions
At follow-sessions, check in with your yoga therapist. Then, practice, ask questions, and learn new skills.
Home Practice
Home practice reinforces the work done in session. Your yoga therapist may provide you visual aids or audio and video recordings of your practice, so you can follow along at home. Practices are short, accessible, and individualized for you.
What Our Clients Are Saying About Yoga Therapy for Trauma Recovery
Ready to Get Started with Yoga Therapy?
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Questions?
Looking for more information, VCP/OVS client, or need a reduced rate?
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Co-Occurring Conditions & Trauma
We understand that trauma recovery is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Trauma shows up differently for everyone.
This means that trauma often shows up with other health conditions, like chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, anxiety, and depression.
Because we take a symptom-based approach, we can work with you to help you address each symptom in a systematic way.
Book a free consultation to see if yoga therapy is right for you.
Meet Our Yoga Therapists
All of our yoga therapists hold the highest industry credentials of C-IAYT, and have additional training and experience in trauma-informed and trauma-response yoga.
This ensures our yoga therapists can support you on your trauma recovery journey, and integrate yoga therapy effectively into conventional trauma treatment like talk therapy and EMDR.
Our comprehensive training requirements ensure that our team is exceptionally qualified to guide you safely and effectively on your path to healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between yoga therapy and trauma-informed yoga?
Trauma-informed yoga classes offer a safe space for those with trauma to learn and pratice yoga in a group setting. However, trauma-informed classes can be challenging due to the group environment. Practices are not necessarily tailored to your needs to support trauma recovery.
Yoga therapy is a dedicated health care modality providing one-on-one, highly personalized therapeutic sessions specifically designed for trauma recovery. It prioritizes creating a profound sense of safety, uses specialized yoga practices to regulate the nervous system, strictly avoids physical touch, and empowers clients by continually fostering agency and choice-making while monitoring progress on trauma-related symptoms.
Learn more about the difference between yoga therapy and trauma-informed yoga here.
How exactly does yoga therapy help with trauma?
Yoga therapy helps you reconnect with your body on your own terms and teaches you skills to regulate your nervous system, both in-the-moment and over the long term. As you practice, you learn how to find a felt sense of safety in your body. This can help restore your sense of self and a sense of control over your emotions and your life.
Do I need a PTSD diagnosis to work with you?
No. We do not require a diagnosis of PTSD to work with you.
We understand that trauma shows up differently for everyone. We choose practices based on your symptoms, as you experience them. We don’t use protocols or standardized treatments.
Can I do yoga therapy over telehealth?
Yes! We are happy to offer telehealth services. Our work translates well to telehealth and all of our yoga therapists are experienced in offering yoga therapy virtually.
I'm not located in Connecticut. Can I still work with you?
Yes, we are able to provide telehealth services nationally in the US and internationally.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions varies depending on the client, because symptoms show up differently for each individual.
Our focus is on efficacy and what works for the client, and our job is to choose practices that help you meet your goals as quickly as possible. On average, most of our clients see us for 8 sessions, spaced out over the course of 3-6 months.
Clients who have complex co-occuring health conditions or complex trauma/PTSD typically work with us for longer time periods, 6 months to 2 years.
Your yoga therapist will provide you with a strategy and treatment plan at your first follow-up session.
Sessions start out weekly at first, and then are spaced out to every two, three, or four weeks as yoga practice becomes consistent and our clients start to see symptoms improve.
Clients who practice consistently at home in between sessions typically see faster results, as the work done in-session is reinforced out of session.
Because our yoga therapy services are client-centered and trauma-informed, we are happy to work with you to determine a session frequency that fits your life.
Ready to Get Started with Yoga Therapy?
Book your intake online.
Questions?
Looking for more information, VCP/OVS client, or need a reduced rate?
Book a free phone consultation here.
Learn More About Yoga Therapy & Trauma
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There is a particular kind of frustration that shows up when someone has done a lot of work on their trauma and still feels the same in their body.
They understand what happened. They have talked about it, sometimes in depth. They can see the patterns clearly and make sense of their reactions. And yet, when something triggers them, their body still responds in the same way.
At some point, the question becomes: Why does this still live in my body when I understand it so well?
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