AUG Grow Your Yoga Practice: A Trauma-Informed Approach, Tuesdays at 6:15 A 4-Week Series Starting 8/5
Grow Your Yoga Practice: A Trauma-Informed Approach
Tuesdays at 6:15
8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26
Safety is paramount to a trauma-informed practice, and this series has been designed with that in mind.
Often, learning new poses in yoga classes happens by default, we receive some cues and we strive to make our bodies take the shape of what we see. This method does not always lend itself to establishing physical safety in the pose or to growing our practice by deepening the connection to our experience on the mat.
The 'Grow Your Yoga Practice' 4-Week series offers:
A hybrid style class; part workshop (10-15 minutes) and part yoga class experience (45 - 50 minutes)
The workshop portion of the class will teach and demo the featured pose or poses for that class experience. Students will be able to watch and learn as Katie and one of her trauma-informed guest co-teachers work together to provide the cues, helpful hints and variations of the posture.
The class experience will feel like a “normal” yoga class. It will begin with an opening acclimation/intention setting, and will be designed to support the new postures we will be integrating, ending with a savasana
Katie’s co-teacher and Katie will each be positioned in the front of the class; one of them will be doing the traditional forms of poses while the other takes supported variations of those same postures
In this trauma-informed class experience, you can expect:
No hands-on assists (unless specifically requested) in class
A playlist without lyrics
Natural light, no incense or candles and an abundance of props
This offering is right for you if:
You have the desire to grow or deepen your physical and therefore, spiritual yoga practice
You would like the opportunity to practice in a class community that values the trauma-informed principles of safety, trust, collaboration, choice, empowerment and cultural consideration
You value the ability to ask questions, get curious and remain playful in spaces that are inherently aware of everyone's unique and individual life experience and needs
You have been curious about how a trauma-informed practice can feel AND are excited to meet so many local trauma-informed instructors during the month-long series
August Guest Co-Teachers:
8/5 : Kara Furlong - Shoulder Love (featuring arm binds)
8/12 : April Narby - Balancing Act (featuring toe stand)
8/19 : Danielle Kolar - Rotations & Transitions (featuring twisted lunge to side plank)
8/26 : Jill Ocone - Hamstrings (featuring downward facing dog variations)
If you have questions about whether or not this practice is right for you, you can email Katie at katie@thegriefritual.com.
Grow Your Yoga Practice: A Trauma-Informed Approach
Tuesdays at 6:15
8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26
Safety is paramount to a trauma-informed practice, and this series has been designed with that in mind.
Often, learning new poses in yoga classes happens by default, we receive some cues and we strive to make our bodies take the shape of what we see. This method does not always lend itself to establishing physical safety in the pose or to growing our practice by deepening the connection to our experience on the mat.
The 'Grow Your Yoga Practice' 4-Week series offers:
A hybrid style class; part workshop (10-15 minutes) and part yoga class experience (45 - 50 minutes)
The workshop portion of the class will teach and demo the featured pose or poses for that class experience. Students will be able to watch and learn as Katie and one of her trauma-informed guest co-teachers work together to provide the cues, helpful hints and variations of the posture.
The class experience will feel like a “normal” yoga class. It will begin with an opening acclimation/intention setting, and will be designed to support the new postures we will be integrating, ending with a savasana
Katie’s co-teacher and Katie will each be positioned in the front of the class; one of them will be doing the traditional forms of poses while the other takes supported variations of those same postures
In this trauma-informed class experience, you can expect:
No hands-on assists (unless specifically requested) in class
A playlist without lyrics
Natural light, no incense or candles and an abundance of props
This offering is right for you if:
You have the desire to grow or deepen your physical and therefore, spiritual yoga practice
You would like the opportunity to practice in a class community that values the trauma-informed principles of safety, trust, collaboration, choice, empowerment and cultural consideration
You value the ability to ask questions, get curious and remain playful in spaces that are inherently aware of everyone's unique and individual life experience and needs
You have been curious about how a trauma-informed practice can feel AND are excited to meet so many local trauma-informed instructors during the month-long series
August Guest Co-Teachers:
8/5 : Kara Furlong - Shoulder Love (featuring arm binds)
8/12 : April Narby - Balancing Act (featuring toe stand)
8/19 : Danielle Kolar - Rotations & Transitions (featuring twisted lunge to side plank)
8/26 : Jill Ocone - Hamstrings (featuring downward facing dog variations)
If you have questions about whether or not this practice is right for you, you can email Katie at katie@thegriefritual.com.
Grow Your Yoga Practice: A Trauma-Informed Approach
Tuesdays at 6:15
8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26
Safety is paramount to a trauma-informed practice, and this series has been designed with that in mind.
Often, learning new poses in yoga classes happens by default, we receive some cues and we strive to make our bodies take the shape of what we see. This method does not always lend itself to establishing physical safety in the pose or to growing our practice by deepening the connection to our experience on the mat.
The 'Grow Your Yoga Practice' 4-Week series offers:
A hybrid style class; part workshop (10-15 minutes) and part yoga class experience (45 - 50 minutes)
The workshop portion of the class will teach and demo the featured pose or poses for that class experience. Students will be able to watch and learn as Katie and one of her trauma-informed guest co-teachers work together to provide the cues, helpful hints and variations of the posture.
The class experience will feel like a “normal” yoga class. It will begin with an opening acclimation/intention setting, and will be designed to support the new postures we will be integrating, ending with a savasana
Katie’s co-teacher and Katie will each be positioned in the front of the class; one of them will be doing the traditional forms of poses while the other takes supported variations of those same postures
In this trauma-informed class experience, you can expect:
No hands-on assists (unless specifically requested) in class
A playlist without lyrics
Natural light, no incense or candles and an abundance of props
This offering is right for you if:
You have the desire to grow or deepen your physical and therefore, spiritual yoga practice
You would like the opportunity to practice in a class community that values the trauma-informed principles of safety, trust, collaboration, choice, empowerment and cultural consideration
You value the ability to ask questions, get curious and remain playful in spaces that are inherently aware of everyone's unique and individual life experience and needs
You have been curious about how a trauma-informed practice can feel AND are excited to meet so many local trauma-informed instructors during the month-long series
August Guest Co-Teachers:
8/5 : Kara Furlong - Shoulder Love (featuring arm binds)
8/12 : April Narby - Balancing Act (featuring toe stand)
8/19 : Danielle Kolar - Rotations & Transitions (featuring twisted lunge to side plank)
8/26 : Jill Ocone - Hamstrings (featuring downward facing dog variations)
If you have questions about whether or not this practice is right for you, you can email Katie at katie@thegriefritual.com.
Meet Your Instructor:
Katie Morgan is a certified teacher, RYT500 trauma-informed yoga instructor, bereavement group facilitator, and a clinical intern (clinical mental health). She is the founder of The Grief Ritual, where she supports those in a season of grief. Additionally, as part of her work with The Grief Ritual, Katie has launched a program called Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher; here she provides trauma-informed training to yoga teachers and even to local organizations. You can contact Katie by visiting her website www.thegriefritual.com, through email (katie@thegriefritual.com) or through social media @the_grief_ritual or @trauma_informed_yoga_teacher.
June Guest Co-Teachers:
Alana Keffer: Tuesday, 6/3 : Rooting Work (featuring sphinx & bow pose) Alana Keffer is a friend of the Earth. She is the co-owner of Growin’ Roots & co-founder of Salt Water Warriors. She is dedicated to soil health and works with nature to grow nutritious plants for food and nature inspired products. As a 200-hour trauma-informed yoga instructor, her love for moving the body in an accessible way invites students to flow with the rhythms of the seasons. Her practice connects breath and movement to create space within the body, release tension and build strength in a safe environment for every body.
Kara Furlong: Tuesday, 6/10 : Pelvic Tilt (featuring chair & goddess) Kara Furlong is a registered nurse with over 23 years of experience and a 200-hour trauma-informed yoga instructor. Through Luna Mar Yoga Teachings, Kara helps students build confidence and connection in their practice. She is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where students are empowered to nurture their physical and spiritual well-being.
Nicole C Foster: Tuesday, 6/17 : Side Body Length (featuring gate & side plank variations) Nicole C. Foster is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, 200-hour trauma-informed yoga teacher, and writer. With a background in mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion, Nicole’s classes emphasize breath, presence, and creating space in both body and mind.
Fran Attilio: Tuesday, 6/24 : Lower Body Alignment (featuring the warrior poses) Fran Attilio is the Chief Integrative Marketing Strategist at Ten Touch Creative. Fran is Reiki 2 attuned (currently in master mentorship program), and 200-hour trauma informed yoga teacher. Fran’s approach integrates her learnings in energy and yoga training, and she is here to change the way we think about our businesses. Business cultures traditionally have used “it’s not personal, it’s business” as a shield for years. The first thought to change - it’s all personal. Everything we do in and for our businesses is rooted in who we are and what we believe. Entrepreneurs go out on their own to do things differently, and we are here to help them find success doing what they love
Additional Information:
Location: 1009 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
Please register in advanced, space is limited - there are no refunds or exchanges for purchased classes.
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