Trauma -informed yoga therapy & Consulting
Create Safe, Empowering Spaces for Healing and Growth
Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy is one of my services offered through a Wellness Workshop. I also help yoga teachers and organizations integrate trauma-aware principles into their teaching and programming.
“Geeti has collaborated with us in designing and offering multiple trauma-informed workshops at Austin Community College’s Center for Peace & Conflict Studies.
She made each session approachable for all levels, and shared her knowledge and expertise in the most gentle and affirming way. We continue to get requests for her yoga sessions!”
—Shirin Catterson Khosropour, Ph.D., Director, Center for Peace & Conflict Studies (PACS) at Austin Community College
Workplace stress, burnout, compassion fatigue, and unresolved trauma can deeply affect how your team shows up each day.
While traditional wellness offerings like yoga classes can help, they often fail to address the underlying distress and trauma. That’s where trauma-informed yoga therapy makes all of the difference.
With over a decade of experience providing yoga therapy in mental health settings, I bring a unique skillset that goes far beyond physical practice.
As a trauma-informed yoga therapist and mental health clinician I understand how anxiety, trauma, depression, and stress can manifest in the body—and how to safely guide individuals through practices that regulate the nervous system, foster resilience, and create a sense of grounding.
My mission is to create a space where healing and relief happen safely, compassionately, and effectively.
why does trauma-informed yoga therapy matter?
Safer, more inclusive wellness programs where employees feel supported rather than triggered.
Practical tools for emotional regulation that can be applied both in and outside of the workplace.
A therapeutic, not just fitness-based, approach to yoga that aligns with mental health awareness and trauma-sensitive practices.
Investing in trauma-informed yoga therapy is more than a wellness perk—it’s a way to create a healthier, more resilient workplace culture.
What I offer
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Wellness Workshops
I provide tailored workshops and retreats that combine gentle movement, mindfulness, breathwork, and body awareness. You can choose a half or full-day workshop format.
These sessions focus on:
Releasing stress and trauma
Teaching choice and agency through movement
Using breath and mindfulness to regulate the nervous system
Building emotional resilience and self-compassion
Integrating spiritual awareness with trauma healing
Workshops can be designed for all ability levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, and adapted for diverse populations including survivors of trauma, high-stress professionals, and mental health clients.
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Trauma-informed Teaching & Consulting for Yoga Teacher Trainings
If you’re a yoga school, wellness center, or organization offering teacher training, I provide consultation and curriculum development to infuse trauma-informed mental health awareness throughout your program.
I partner with you to equip yoga teachers:
Train teachers in trauma-sensitive sequencing and language
Teach nervous system basics and trauma impacts
Guide trauma-informed cueing and modifications
Support trauma-informed communication and group dynamics
Help create policies and environments that prioritize safety and inclusivity
My experience working in integrative mental health settings and my training as a psychotherapist ensure a grounded and practical approach that’s accessible and actionable for yoga teachers at every level.
What are the benefits of trauma-informed yoga therapy?
empowerment
Trauma-informed yoga helps individuals reconnect with their bodies in a safe, non-judgmental environment. It fosters choice and agency, allowing people to move at their own pace and rebuild trust in themselves.
rest
By focusing on breath, gentle movement, and mindfulness, trauma-informed yoga calms the nervous system. This can reduce symptoms of anxiety, hypervigilance, and overwhelm commonly experienced by trauma survivors.
emotional resilience
Trauma-informed yoga cultivates self-awareness and emotional regulation skills, helping individuals respond to stress more skillfully and bounce back from challenges with greater ease.
holistic healing
Trauma-informed yoga therapy integrates mind, body, and spirit, addressing stress and trauma’s impact on all levels. It complements other healing practices by offering embodied tools for lasting transformation.
My Training & Experience
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I’m credentialed as a Certified Yoga Therapist by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), and a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher through Sundara Yoga Therapy. I’ve studied under multiple yoga teachers including Amy Weintraub, Joseph and Lilian Le Page, Genevieve Yellin, Richard Miller, and Maria Shamas.
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I am a practicing psychotherapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and bring years of clinical experience working with trauma survivors combined with somatic and energy healing modalities to create a holistic approach.
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I focus on making complex trauma concepts understandable and practical, helping teachers feel confident and prepared.
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My work honors diverse experiences and backgrounds, centering respect, autonomy, and collaboration.
sample topics for Yoga Teacher Trainings
☼ Foundations of Trauma-Informed Yoga
☼ Best Practices for Introducing Yoga with Mental Health Populations
☼ Nervous System Regulation Through Movement & Breath
☼ Creating Safety & Choice in Yoga Classes
☼ Trauma-Sensitive Sequencing & Modifications
☼ Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Practices
☼ Understanding Boundaries & Consent in Group Settings
FAQs
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Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy is a way of using yoga—movement, breathing, and mindfulness—in a safe, supportive setting to help people who have experienced trauma. Instead of focusing only on exercise or flexibility, it’s about gently reconnecting with your body, calming your nervous system, and building tools to handle stress or triggers.
It’s guided by a yoga therapist trained in both yoga and mental health, so the practices are personalized and designed to help you feel grounded, safe, and supported in your healing.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga
This is a style of yoga that makes traditional classes safer and more supportive for people with a history of trauma. Teachers use invitational language (for example, “you might try…”), provide choices, avoid triggering cues or physical adjustments, and emphasize empowerment. The intention is to create a safe, grounding environment where participants can explore yoga practices without fear of re-experiencing trauma.Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy
This approach goes a step further. Trauma-informed yoga therapy uses movement, breathwork, and mindfulness within a therapeutic relationship to directly address how trauma affects both mind and body. Sessions are often one-on-one or in small groups and are guided by a certified yoga therapist with specialized training in trauma-sensitive methods. Practices are tailored to each individual, supporting symptoms such as anxiety, hypervigilance, or disconnection, and may serve as a complement to mental health or medical care. -
No worries! I make complex topics easy to understand and provide practical tools you can use right away.
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YOGA THERAPY
Yoga therapy includes a variety of healing interventions, including but not limited to philosophy, breathwork, chanting, meditation, and physical postures.
I offer trauma-informed yoga therapy to teams and businesses in Austin, Texas and online worldwide.