Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Responsive Yoga Teaching: A Universal Practice

By Catherine Cook-Cottone

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1839978163
• ISBN13: 9781839978166
• Release Date: June 2024
• Publisher: Singing Dragon
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"