SomaPsych’s approach to Yin Yoga focuses on regulating, balancing, and restoring the nervous system. This training guides students in integrating Yin Yoga principles with somatic tools to move from reaction to response, fostering resilience through polyvagal-informed practices. By incorporating trauma-informed techniques, students learn to create supportive environments that enhance autonomy, choice, and resilience while making the practice accessible to diverse individuals and communities.

 

This training offers a space for self-exploration and skill development, equipping teachers with tools to regulate their own nervous systems and seamlessly integrate these practices into their classes to support others.

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As teachers, we hold space for individuals to explore their connection to breath, body, and mind. It’s essential to honor each person’s experience without trying to alter it, allowing transformation to unfold in its own time. By understanding the physiological and neurological aspects of practice, we can witness and support students in their journey toward healing.

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Trauma-Informed & Nervous-System Yin Yoga doesn’t aim to heal or “release” trauma but to support nervous system regulation through accessible tools and practices. Teachers gain the knowledge and skills to guide students in managing emotions, modifying poses when needed, and fostering a sense of safety and autonomy.

 

At SomaPsych, we believe trauma-informed work extends beyond individual healing to collective well-being. This approach addresses how trauma is perpetuated within systems, emphasising the role of nervous system restoration in fostering social justice and meaningful change.