Profile of a trauma-sensitive yoga programme now in the Practice Bank

Read about the Trauma Center Yoga Program at the Justice Resource Institute in the USA.

This intervention aims to reduce the symptoms linked with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and to help individuals feel comfortable in their bodies.

Trauma-sentitive yoga instuctors work with a number of individuals with varying experiences and circumstances. In this profile the key elements to be mindful of when working with trauma survivors are outlined, along with the emerging evidence from research studies on the benefits of yoga.

Read the profile here