Active Mat Practice
(18 min)
This trauma-informed active practice is part of The Reaching Out with Yoga Project (ROWY), a five-year partnership between Yoga Outreach and the BC Society of Transition Houses. It is part of video series developed for women and youth who experienced violence to continue to access trauma-informed practices on their own once the project was completed.
Seated Mat Practice
(18 min)
This practice was developed to address stress management for staff, students, and alumni at Langara College. It is rooted in the trauma-informed yoga theory and techniques that support regulating the nervous system. It is suitable for a wide variety of ages and physical abilities.
Chair Practice
(10 min)
This trauma-informed chair practice is part of The Reaching Out with Yoga Project (ROWY), a five-year partnership between Yoga Outreach and the BC Society of Transition Houses. It is part of video series developed for women and youth who experienced violence to continue to access trauma-informed practices on their own once the project was completed.
Interview & Chair Practice
(6 min)
In the first resource of this two-part video series, for the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education, trauma-informed yoga therapist Nicole Marcia explores what it means to be trauma-informed and explains how supporting teens with a trauma-informed approach is strongly linked to Heart-Mind well-being.
Emotional up's and down's are an unavoidable part of life, particularly in adolescence, when hormones run rampant and teens are faced with increasing independence and responsibility. But when emotional distress becomes chronic, it can be debilitating. Such is the case for teens who have experienced trauma.
Fortunately, there is much that you - a caring adult - can do to help the teens you care about thrive. In this short video, Nicole explains how adopting trauma-informed practices can improve well-being for all teens, regardless of their trauma history. Be sure to check out this post from Heart-Mind Online for the evidence behind a trauma-informed approach.
Mat Yoga & Breath Practice
(10 min)
In the second part of this series for the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education - Nicole introduces yoga as a tool for teens to use to manage stress - which is one of the most widespread symptoms of trauma, as well as a common root cause.
This is a simple and accessible practice that can take place anywhere one is comfortably seated, such as at a desk, in a car, or at home. This practice is a great way to get started with trauma-informed practices in your classroom or with your family.
Be sure to check out this post from Heart-Mind Online for the evidence behind a trauma-informed approach.
Mat Practice
(54 min)