Wellness Designed For You 

Where Yoga Therapy, Pilates and Fitness Come Together 

Many people searching for yoga for trauma release. Yoga for stress relief, or trauma-informed yoga discover that most yoga classes are designed for groups, not individuals.
Because yoga was never meant to be one-size-fits-all.
Originally, yoga was taught one-on-one and tailored to the individual.
Your body, health history, lifestyle and nervous system all influence which yoga practices will support you best.
These personalised yoga sessions will help you discover the practices that support:
• nervous system regulation
• stress management
• emotional balance
• physical comfort
• long-term wellbeing
Whether you're looking for somatic yoga for trauma, trauma-informed yoga, or simply a customised yoga practice for stress relief, this session helps you find the right starting point.

Have You Experienced This With Yoga?

You’ve tried yoga classes before. But…

• The pace felt overwhelming or too fast.
• You didn't find it accessible at all.
• The instructor had no idea about how to cater for your injuries or medical conditions.
• Certain yoga poses didn’t feel right for your body.
• You left feeling discouraged instead of relaxed.
• You felt worse than you did before the class.
• You got triggered badly. Or worse, re-traumatised.
• You injured yourself.
• You felt humiliated.
• You weren't sure if you were doing the practices correctly.

Or perhaps you’ve been searching for things like:

• Yoga for trauma release
• Yoga for mental health
• Yoga for stress relief
• Trauma-informed yoga practices
• Somatic yoga for trauma recovery

But the information online feels confusing or generic.

The truth is:

• Not every yoga practice is right for every person.
• Many people don't find group classes accessible
• Your nervous system, health history, lifestyle and goals all matter.
• Most importantly. No-one in the world is exactly like you. So it would make sense, that just because one class suits someone, doesn't mean it's going to suit the person on the mat next door.

Most Yoga Classes Are Not Trauma-Informed

After the second fire, I stopped going to regular yoga classes. I felt there weren't any classes out there that would cater to my the hyper-vigilant state after being re-traumatised. Plus, there were less yoga studios around and I had less money to spend on yoga classes that cost around $28 AUD each.
I did practice two online meditation classes, but had a bad experience with not being allowed to vary my posture to relieve back pain and a damaged shoulder. 

I had a few one on one sessions with a mentor, who I studied yoga therapy with.

Luckily due to my experience as a yoga teacher and my studies in yoga therapy, I didn't rely on going to a yoga studio. Not all yoga teachers know how to practice at home though.

Not all yoga teachers have a home practice.

But you don't need to be a yoga teacher or a yoga therapist to have a home practice. You just need guidance and the willingness to listen and put in the effort. As yoga is something that needs to be embodied. To be lived. And because of the neuroplasticity of the brain, is usually more effective if practised daily and consistently. Even if the practice is shorter than a 60 minute class. The ancient yogis were taught one on one. They didn't go to a group class.

It's not a quick fix. It's not a miracle. Be wary of anyone who promises you that.
But, yoga that's designed for you has got the potential to change your life. As part of a holistic approach to wellness.

On top of this, practising yoga at home has the added bonus of being:

• Time-efficient (no travel to and from the yoga studio).
• It can even be broken up throughout your day as yoga snacks.
• It doesn't have to involve rolling out a yoga mat.
• Portable.
• Be structured around your lifestyle. As opposed to your lifestyle having to adapt to the studio's timetable
• No petrol or gas required, which matters these days given the fuel prices. Unless you're lucky enough to have an EV or not need a car.
• You can learn practices that aren't taught in a regular class. Especially when you are taught by someone who is also a yoga therapist. Who has been teaching for nearly 14 years.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not against group classes. I think they can be great. I relied on group yoga classes for many years.  But not everyone has this option. Especially people who have post traumatic stress disorder. Find classes not accessible and far too overwhelming. Then there are people who don't have a yoga class near them and have had no benefit practising a standard class on line. Or worse, have practised a class that was completely inappropriate, been re-traumatised. Injured themself or just felt worse after. If this is the case for you, know that it's common. No one is exactly like you. A lot of modern yoga classes can almost be more like gymnastics or a dance routine. Or involve stillness which is not accessible if a restless or anxious mood hasn't been met.

What Is Yoga Therapy?

Yoga therapy is the therapeutic application of the philosophy and practices of yoga to support health and wellbeing.

According to the International Association of Yoga Therapists, yoga therapy is:

“The process of empowering individuals to progress toward improved health and well-being through the application of the philosophy and practice of yoga.”
Rather than focusing only on physical exercise, yoga therapy works with the whole person — including the body, breath, mind and emotional wellbeing.
This holistic approach allows yoga to support both physical and mental health challenges, while helping people develop sustainable tools for self-care.