The 4 Principles of Trauma Informed Yin Yoga

Empowering Self-leadership and personal agency (Author: Julie Johnson, Integrate Founder)

As individuals navigate the profound journey of healing from trauma, trauma-informed yin yoga emerges as a powerful tool for fostering resilience and self-empowerment. Let's explore the four principles that underpin trauma-informed yin yoga and their compelling importance in nurturing survivors as they learn to self-lead and make choices for their lives.

Anchors of Awareness

In the practice of trauma-informed yin yoga, the concept of anchors of awareness serves as a foundational element. By slowing down and embracing mental anchor points such as sitting against the wall, focusing on sound, natural breathing, or orienting towards the ground, individuals cultivate heightened presence and mindfulness, creating a safe space for inner exploration and healing.

Window of Tolerance

Trauma-informed yin yoga provides a nurturing environment for individuals to explore their window of tolerance, delving into the intricate responses of the nervous system to their surroundings. This exploration is pivotal in helping survivors detect safety and threat, fostering a profound understanding of their emotional and physiological responses as they navigate their healing journey.

Empowered Choice Making

Central to trauma-informed yin yoga is the practice of empowered choice making. Through deliberate guidance and gentle encouragement, individuals are invited to make simple choices with their bodies and yoga props, fostering a sense of agency and empowerment. This process lays the groundwork for survivors to emerge as the chief decision-makers of their lives, nurturing autonomy and self-determination.

Compassion-Focused

Classes in trauma-informed yin yoga are cued and taught through the lens of cultivating self-compassion within and practicing it during sessions. This compassionate approach creates a nurturing space for survivors to embark on a journey of self-discovery and inner healing, fostering resilience and self-empowerment as they embrace their unique paths to recovery.

In the embrace of trauma-informed yin yoga, survivors might find an opportunity to reclaim their narratives, foster self-leadership, and cultivate a deep sense of agency in shaping their lives. Each principle serves as a guiding light, illuminating the path toward empowered decision-making and fostering a profound sense of self-empowerment.

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Sources:

4 Principles of Trauma Informed Yin Yoga: Julie Johnson the Moved to Mediatate Podcast

The 4fs of how Yin Yoga Can Help Regulate the Trauma Responses