TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA
My trauma-informed yoga sessions offer hatha-inspired, gentle movement at a pace that feels safe and invitational. The sessions are slower-paced, neurodivergence-affirming, and welcoming to all body shapes, backgrounds, ages and genders.
You are always invited to choose what feels right for your body, reclaiming agency and presence rather than pushing toward a shape.
I will feel honoured to support you in finding your own path to restore the body-mind connection.
What makes a yoga session trauma-informed?
Trauma-informed yoga is less about a particular style of yoga and more about how the session is facilitated.
I aim to create a predictable, inclusive environment that supports choice, agency and a sense of safety.
This means:
Movements are offered as invitations rather than instructions
You can adapt a practice, pause, rest or opt out at any time
Your boundaries are respected, I do not use hands-on adjustments
You are encouraged to notice what feels supportive for your body, rather than trying to achieve a particular shape
Connecting with the body or breath is always optional - sometimes focusing outward or simply resting may feel more supportive!
And, of course, you do not need to disclose a history of trauma to take part
You remain the expert on your own body throughout.
My yoga story
I’ve been practising yoga for over eighteen years, and have trained as teacher in Trauma Informed Yoga and Somatics (200hrs).
I deepened my yoga teacher skills by training in Chair Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Understanding Neurodiversity for Yoga Teachers with Barefoot Body Training Yoga & Somatics, and Yoga Therapy for Menopause with The Minded Institute.
I’ve also studied with Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), completing their foundational training in trauma sensitive yoga, an intervention specifically designed for Complex Trauma/Complex PTSD and trauma related dissociation.
I love to learn and bring new knowledge into my yoga sessions!
Yoga Testimonials
“The session we had with Joanna was amazing. It was the most accessible yoga class I have ever been to. The emphasis was on movement that felt right to you, and at all times I felt safe and included. The session left us all feeling much more relaxed and re-energised. Thank you so much Joanna!”
— Participant in a trauma-informed yoga session for ED&I leads, Royal Holloway University of London
“Joanna is brilliant - a skilled, kind and supportive teacher. Her friendly sessions are pressure-free, and I always leave them feeling relaxed and positive.”
— Participant in a series of trauma-informed yoga sessions, Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge
“I liked that we were encouraged to ‘listen to our bodies’ and act accordingly (rather than try to push ourselves to perfect the poses immediately). As a teacher, Joanna was excellent: motivating, supportive and friendly. Each session was a pleasure to join - thanks so much!”
— Participant in the ‘Slow Flow’ Yoga sessions
“Joanna’s classes are always beautifully planned. She adapts everything to meet individuals’ needs, always creating a peaceful setting . Her classes are full of kindness and deep awareness.”
— Participant in Restorative Yoga sessions
“Grounding yoga, practising stillness, helped with the underlying suppressed issues, so grateful for this especially when the outside environment is turbulent.”
— Participant in Restorative Yoga sessions