We all experience trauma from the moment we are born. We go from a safe and cozy place and all of a sudden are thrown into a big, bright world. Some of us then have additional incidents or experiences that test the resiliency that we develop as infants or as young children. This additional trauma changes us, shifts something deep within us and thus turns into conditions such as PTSD, anxiety and depression. Talk therapy and the like can only do so much, but recent research proves that elements of yoga, including movement, specific breathing techniques, meditation and mindfulness techniques are additionally beneficial tools for lifelong healing. As a yoga teacher, I have witnessed transformation on & off the mat on so many occasions that validate these findings. I myself have experienced many occasions of trauma, from losing a loved one to suicide to being on the receiving end of someone else's anger. My yoga practice was the one thing that I felt immediately connected to and still connect to for the healing benefits. I began studying the effects on the brain and knew that this was a modality that would soon become accepted mainstream for lifelong healing. Join me and learn about how yoga is used as a healing tool on or off of the mat.
All are welcome to learn and participate.
Next session:
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10 Yoga Alliance CE credits available
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Join Michelle Itzkowitz, E-RYT 500 and trauma informed yoga teacher, for this special training to give you the understanding and tools to teach a trauma informed class. This 10 hour training is available for CE credit through Yoga Alliance

In this exploration, you will receive:

​*Education on what trauma is
*Exploration of types of trauma, including depression, PTSD, and anxiety disorders
*Specific tools to differentiate trauma informed classes and incorporate these tools in everyday classes
*Certificate of completion to submit to Yoga Alliance, if applicable

​cost - $150