After several months of studying under Dr. Arielle Schwartz and completing her 30 hour program and certification in Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery, I am excited to offer this six week embodied series starting next month. Each session includes gentle yoga, breathwork, and embodiment exercises designed to help regulate the nervous system, release trauma stored in the body, and foster resilience. Participants will leave with practical tools for emotional regulation, nervous system support, and self-connection. 

To better understand the connection between stress, trauma, and overall health, it is important to focus on the vagus nerve and its bi-directional communication highway between the mind and body. When the vagus nerve and autonomic nervous system are out of balance, it can lead to feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, shutdown or dissociation. Stimulating the vagus nerve can help regulate both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. By using breath and movement we can restore balance and help our nervous system become more resilient. Through these embodied practices we can learn to move through these two states without getting stuck in either fight or flight or freeze and shutdown.

Series Details

Dates: Wednesdays, April 9th-May 14th (4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7 & 5/14)

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Location: The Heart Center

9640D 16th Ave. SW (2nd floor)

Entrance on 15th Ave. SW in Alley(parking also available on 15th)

Cost: $300 for the full series (includes a 30-minute consult prior to the group start and payment plan option available at registration)

What to Bring: A yoga mat(if you don’t have one will be provided), comfortable clothing, and an optional journal for reflections

Register here: https://consciousmoments.net/workshops

Limited Spaces Available

This class is limited to 8 participants to allow time for opening and closing shares and to provide enhanced attention and support.

Series Description

Discover how the body holds trauma and how gentle, intentional movement can promote healing and balance.

In this 6-week series, we’ll explore:

• A foundational understanding of your nervous system and its relevance to trauma recovery
• Gentle yoga techniques to support the nervous system and promote emotional   regulation
• Practical tools to shift from fight, flight, or freeze into states of connection and calm
• Insights into the vagus nerve and its role in healing and emotional regulation
• Techniques to release trauma or stress stored in the body, fostering balance and self-compassion
• A path to renew connection with your body

Who Is This Class For?

This series is open to all levels of yoga experience and welcomes anyone interested in trauma-informed healing. Whether you’ve experienced trauma, are trying to cope with a stressful time, are seeking a deeper connection with your body, or are a wellness practitioner looking to expand your knowledge, this space is designed to support and nurture you.

I look forward to creating a safe, healing space for connection and growth together.

Warmly,

Doris