
Yoga: A Practice of Skillful Action & Nervous System Regulation
In the Bhagavad Gita, it is written: “Yoga is a skill in action.” At the Life of Wellness Institute, we teach trauma-sensitive yoga—a practice rooted in neuroscience, functional anatomy, and social justice. Our approach to Yin, Vinyasa, and Restorative Yoga prioritizes:
Nervous system regulation over performative poses.
Adaptive breathwork for anxiety, PTSD, or chronic pain.
Inclusive cueing for 2SLGBTQI+ communities, wheelchair users, and marginalized populations.
We reject the idea that yoga “fixes” or “heals.” Instead, we focus on skill-building—equipping you with tools to navigate life’s challenges with agency and resilience.
The Science of Yoga: Evidence-Based Benefits
For the Nervous System:
Reduces Anxiety & Stress: Regulate your stress response through breath-centered movement and repetition.
Supports Trauma Recovery: Trauma-sensitive practices (no hands-on adjustments) help recalibrate the nervous system.
Improves Focus: Techniques like dharana (concentration) build mental clarity without spiritual bypassing.
For the Body:
Functional Flexibility: Adapt postures for chronic pain, hypermobility, or injury (e.g., chair yoga for seniors).
Blood Pressure & Pain Management: Studies show yoga’s role in managing hypertension and neck pain.
Accessible Movement: Designed for all bodies—including those with osteoporosis or limited mobility.
For Community:
Fosters Connection: Mindfulness practices strengthen relationships through non-judgmental presence.
Builds Resilience: Tools to navigate hardship without toxic positivity.
Decolonizes Wellness: Critically examine yoga’s roots while serving marginalized communities ethically.
What Yoga Is Not
❌ A “cure” for mental health conditions.
❌ A spiritual bypass for systemic injustice.
❌ A one-size-fits-all practice.
What We Offer:
✅ Trauma-sensitive frameworks for teachers/therapists.
✅ Adaptive tools for neurodivergent, disabled, or chronically ill students.
✅ Social justice-aligned practices that honor yoga’s roots without appropriation.
Deepen Your Practice
Explore our 200-hour trauma-informed teacher training to:
Learn neuroscience-backed strategies for anxiety, PTSD, or chronic pain.
Design inclusive classes for recovery centers, shelters, or 2SLGBTQI+ spaces.
Pursue advanced certifications (e.g., Eat Breathe Thrive, Yoga 4 Cancer, Yoga of 12 Steps Recovery).
Read more about yoga
“Healing and the power of yoga” in this Huffpost article
“The Power of Yoga” Time Magazine