What is Trauma-Informed Yoga? To be “trauma-informed” means to be educated on how trauma can impact people and mindful of considerations to prevent further re-traumatization/triggering of trauma responses whenever possible.​ Trauma-informed yoga is a compassionate and sensitive approach to yoga that prioritizes safety, autonomy, and the mind-body connection for individuals who may have experienced trauma. By using non-judgmental, invitational language and offering choices throughout the practice, it empowers participants to reconnect with their bodies at their own pace without pressure or expectations. This approach emphasizes nervous system regulation through gentle movement, breathwork, and grounding techniques, helping to reduce anxiety and stress and teach practical strategies that can be used in everyday life. In a perfect world, every yoga class and instructor should be trauma-informed, but that isn’t always the case. Lisa Franklin of Intuitive Souls Therapy takes the guess work out of finding a class/instructor that is trauma-informed in Columbus, Ohio by labeling and teaching all of her classes this way. You can expect Lisa to have these considerations in mind and to hold healing intentions in her heart during all of her classes and offerings. Lisa also welcomes feedback on all of her offerings, if you ever have any questions or concerns.