Trauma Informed Yoga Classes
Simple ways to make your yoga class more trauma informed.
Cracks of Light
Light ON is a much-needed beacon of light in our community. We are empowered women on our individual journeys, supporting one another, lighting the way and encouraging. Cracks of light, illuminating our paths.
Still Kicking: My Dramatic Journey As the First Woman to Play Division One College Football
Katie Hnida is the first woman ever to play and score in NCAA Division I football. This is the story of how she overcame sexual assault and staggering odds.
Transcending Trauma
Survivors of trauma feel they have lost power and control in their life because somebody or someone took it away from them. Zabie Khorakiwala is a certified trauma-sensitive yoga instructor and the Violence Prevention Coordinator at the University of California, Irvine. She is an accomplished educator and the founder of Transcending Sexual Violence through Yoga.
Healing Life’s Traumas
Yoga can be a very effective treatment for PTSD in the victims of trauma. Although it can be difficult initially, especially for victims of sexual abuse, the peaceful focus on control of the body and being present can make a big difference.
Transcending Sexual Violence Through Yoga
This is a great interview with Zabie Khorakiwala who developed Transcending Sexual Violence through Yoga as a fusion of yoga and her passion for working with sexual trauma survivors. Zabie is dedicated to providing tangible way to heal for survivors of sexual trauma, and yoga is an ideal way to find peace of mind and decrease anxiety by focusing on regaining control of the body.