Trauma-Informed Yoga
FOR WOMEN & PARENTS IN COLORADO
Find Healing & Balance Through Trauma-Informed Yoga
At Discover Peace Within, we combine the ancient wisdom of yoga with our holistic, trauma-informed therapy approach to offer you healing for your mind, body, and spirit. As trained trauma therapists, your yoga sessions go beyond the physical postures and incorporate somatic awareness, mindful movement, and breathwork, helping you release trauma stored in your body and regain a sense of balance and peace.
HEALING YOUR MIND, BODY & SPIRIT
Trauma-informed yoga is a gentle, compassionate practice designed to help you reconnect with your body’s wisdom, release stored trauma, and welcome a sense of peace and embodiment. Unlike traditional yoga classes, this approach accounts for the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma or are receiving trauma-informed therapy.
Trauma-informed yoga prioritizes your healing and safety alongside the holistic wellness and physical benefits of the practice.
What is Trauma-Informed Yoga?
WORKING WITH YOUR BODY, NOT AGAINST IT
Is Trauma-Informed Yoga Right for Me?
Trauma-informed yoga is ideal for anyone who has experienced trauma, is in trauma therapy, or is seeking a somatic-based practice to minimize the impact of stressful events.
Trauma-informed yoga has been shown to be supportive for:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Chronic stress or anxiety
A history of childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect, including growing up with a caregiver with untreated mental health or addiction concerns
Physical symptoms related to trauma, such as chronic pain, hypervigilance, or tension
Complex or traumatic grief and loss
Disconnection from your body or feelings of dissociation
No matter what form of trauma or pain you’ve experienced, trauma-informed yoga can offer you a compassionate and gentle path toward healing.
Understanding the Benefits of Trauma-Informed Yoga
Trauma-informed yoga offers a number of profound benefits:
Release Tension & Trauma in the Body
Cope Better With Triggers & Flashbacks
Experience Safety, Confidence, & Calm
Experience Grounded Embodiment
Build Resilience, Purpose & Hope
Manage Stress & Anxiety
Increase Compassion
& Mindful Presence
Nurture Your Mind, Body, & Spirit
Trauma-Informed Yoga: Unlocking The Path to Healing
When we see the mind and body as separate entities, we block ourselves from true healing.
In traditional yoga practice—whether in a community class or at home—it’s natural for your emotions to surface. Flashbacks, racing thoughts, and emotional discomfort can emerge without notice.
In challenging poses like Chair or Warrior II, it’s normal for your body to release long-held emotions. You might find yourself quietly crying on your mat in Savasana, wondering how to process what arose for you.
At Discover Peace Within, we provide a safe space for you to unpack everything—the flashbacks, memories, and emotions that inevitably arise with an integrated yoga practice.
We’ll help you make sense of what arises and experience deeper healing with trauma-informed yoga therapy.
Schedule Your
Trauma-Informed Yoga Session
How To Get Started
Schedule a free 15-20 minute virtual consultation to determine if we're a good fit and discuss whether individual or group yoga therapy sessions would best suit your needs.
STEP ONE
Before your first trauma-informed yoga session, you'll sign a contract and complete an intake questionnaire, giving us time to get to know you. This also allows you to review our policies and bring any questions to your appointment.
STEP TWO
During your trauma-informed yoga session, we will review the contract, policies, and how the process works while helping you set goals and determine meeting frequency. We will prioritize building a safe, trusting relationship as we get to know you.
STEP THREE
Meet Your Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapists
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Lauren Robinson, LCSW, RYT, PMH-C
Therapist & Yoga Teacher | (She/Her)
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Ilene Solomon Gold, LCSW, RYT
Therapist, Supervisor & Yoga Teacher | (She/Her)
Why Choose Trauma-Informed Yoga at Discover Peace Within?
At Discover Peace Within, we integrate somatic healing principles with trauma-informed yoga to offer you a unique and transformative experience. Here’s what sets us apart:
Skilled, Trained
Trauma Therapists
Our yoga instructors are also licensed trauma therapists who understand the complexities of trauma and guide you with compassion and expertise.
Safe & Supportive
Environment
Our groups are designed to foster a deep sense of safety and choice, allowing you to engage at your own pace.
Mind-Body-Spirit
Nourishment
We believe that healing from trauma requires addressing you as a whole person—your body, your thoughts, and your spirit.
Group & Individual
Sessions Available
Whether you prefer the support of a group setting or the focused attention of a one-on-one session, we offer flexible options to suit your healing journey.
Easeful
Collaboration
If you are already working with a mental health professional, we collaborate seamlessly with your trauma team to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to your care.
Personalized
& Adaptable
Whether you’re looking for gentle movement or a deeper somatic experience, our sessions are tailored to your individual needs and comfort level.
Understanding the Impact of Trauma through a Mind-Body Connection
Trauma isn’t just stored in your memories; it’s stored in your body. When you experience a traumatic event—loss of a loved one, assault, traumatic birth, or ongoing stress—your nervous system responds by going into survival mode.
The ongoing experience of survival mode can manifest physically as tension, chronic pain, sleep issues, or intestinal upset, alongside other mental health symptoms, including racing thoughts, anxiety, and depression.
Through practices like trauma therapy, EMDR, trauma-informed yoga, and mindfulness, you can become more aware of how your body responds to stress and trauma. These practices help regulate your nervous system and support healing on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level.
Discover Peace Within can help you heal with a full-range of personalized yoga services
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Individual Yoga
Individual Yoga Therapy blends traditional yoga poses with process-oriented talk therapy, allowing you to notice what's arising in your body during practice and safely process new insights in real time.
Our therapists work with you to set goals for both on and off the mat, creating a tailored practice that supports your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Individual Yoga Therapy can be a standalone service or complement regular counseling sessions.
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Community Yoga
Community Yoga Groups at Discover Peace Within offer a unique opportunity to deepen your individual yoga practice while connecting with others on similar healing journeys. These group sessions create a place for shared support, where participants can hold space for one another, fostering a sense of community and mutual understanding.
Whether you're seeking to enhance your body-mind-spirit connection or find meaningful connections with others who have experienced similar life challenges, Community Yoga Groups provide a powerful, transformative experience.
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Group Yoga for Special Events
In addition to our regular public groups, we also offer Group Yoga for special occasions such as bachelorette parties, baby showers, women’s circles, girls’ nights, and more.
These gatherings bring people together in a mindful and supportive environment, making any event a memorable and soul-nourishing experience.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga
Unlike traditional yoga, trauma-informed yoga emphasizes safety, choice, and a slower pace. It is specifically tailored for individuals who have experienced trauma, offering a compassionate and non-triggering approach to movement and breathwork.
Trauma-informed yoga sessions are adaptable to all levels of experience.
Experience Trauma-Informed Yoga at Discover Peace Within
If you're seeking a gentle, trauma-informed practice to help you heal from trauma and chronic stress, regain balance, and reconnect with yourself, trauma-informed yoga at Discover Peace Within could be the path forward.
Our services are designed to meet you wherever you are on your trauma healing journey, offering a space of safety, community, and transformation.