Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Responsive Yoga Teaching

Authors: Catherine Cook-Cottone, Joanne Spence, Shirley Telles & Gail Parker

Trauma & shock | Complementary medicine | Exercise & workout books

Published on 21^st June 2024 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in the United Kingdom.

Paperback / softback | 304 pages, Approx. 100 black and white illustrations and figures
229mm x 152mm | 0g

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.