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

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Synopsis

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.

Book details

Author:: Catherine Cook-Cottone, Joanne Spence
ISBN:: 9781839978173
Related ISBNs:: 9781839978166, 9781839978166
Publisher:: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Pages:: 304
Reading age:: Not specified
Includes images:: Yes
Date of addition:: 2024-06-20
Usage restrictions:: Copyright
Copyright by:: Catherine Cook-Cottone and Joanne Spence
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Categories:: Health, Mind and Body, Nonfiction