Mini Episode: What is Trauma Informed Yoga?

In this solo episode, trauma and EMDR therapist Abby Albright breaks down what trauma-informed yoga actually is and why it can be such a powerful support for healing. 

She explores how this gentle approach to movement creates space for choice, consent, and nervous system awareness, especially for those living with trauma.

You’ll learn how trauma-informed yoga differs from traditional yoga classes, why it’s rooted in Polyvagal Theory, and how practices like grounding, breathwork, and mindful movement can help shift you out of survival states and into connection. 

Abby also shares real-life examples of how she uses yoga to navigate hyperarousal, shutdown, and moments of presence in her own life and practice.

Whether you’re a beginner, a trauma survivor, or a therapist curious about incorporating somatic practices into your work, this episode offers an accessible, embodied entry point into healing.

Read this episode on the blog here: https://www.sarahherstichlcsw.com/blog/what-is-trauma-informed-yoga

Learn more about yoga with Abby here: https://www.sarahherstichlcsw.com/trauma-informed-yoga-therapy

Grab a FREE 30 minute Yoga Class here: https://www.subscribepage.com/abbys-yoga-newsletter

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