Community Learning Series
Each year Exhale to Inhale is proud to offer an innovative, eclectic lineup of continuing education workshops to support the knowledge of our teachers and growing community of training graduates. Attendees of our trainings learn about the fundamentals of trauma and how yoga can aid and empower survivors in their healing journeys. The continuing education sessions are refreshers on these key ideas as well as a chance to pick up where training left off, delving deeper into advanced concepts and staying up to date on the most topical material.
The program is absolutely free to all, but we also welcome donations in any amount to help sustain and honor our efforts.
December 5th 2PM-3PM EST
Meditation and other relaxation practices are often viewed as “relaxing.” They can help people heal from trauma by improving their body awareness, reducing stress, and increasing feelings of safety and resilience. However, for those who have experienced trauma, savasana and meditation may be challenging or activating. In this session, we will explore how trauma affects these practices as well as modifications for focusing on safety, awareness and choice. This session is for anyone who practices or teaches yoga.
Participants will leave with:
An understanding of how and why trauma may show up in meditation and savasana
Tools to take back to their students for adjusting meditation and savasana for all students, including those who’ve experienced trauma.
Options for different shapes for savasana other than the traditional corpse pose