"Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives.
It shapes the way we live, the way we love and the way we make sense of the world."
~ Dr. Gabor Maté
What is Trauma?
Trauma is defined as what happens in the body following experiences that are too overwhelming for our nervous system to fully cope or comprehend at the time. It alters the way in which we make sense of our world, our responses or interactions. Trauma can happen from any event or events that are overwhelming for an individual ranging from Acute trauma (Single Incidents), Chronic Trauma (Repeated or Prolonged events) or Complex Trauma (Varied & Multiple events).
How Can Yoga Help?
Trauma Informed Yoga (TIY) is an individualised Somatic approach towards befriending the nervous system & inviting ourselves back to the body in a safe way. Quite often Trauma can lead to feeling unsafe in our bodies & keeps us held in the past. By safely bringing ourselves back to the present we can allow our nervous system the opportunity to recover & begin the natural healing process. Trauma Informed Yoga works to allow individuals experiencing trauma symptoms such as Anxiety, Depression, PTSD or Chronic Pain to stabilize, process & integrate understandings of their own nervous system while working within their window of tolerance. Trauma Informed Yoga allows us to heal on a physiological level without the story being repeated which is useful when the story of trauma is simply too overwhelming & can keep us in the same physical responses in the body. Through co-regulation & collaboration, we work towards understanding your nervous system while creating safety, choice, trustworthiness and empowerment.
Who can benefit from Trauma Informed Yoga?
Trauma informed yoga can help those who have found themselves experiencing trauma symptoms such as anxiety, depression, hyperarousal or hypoarousal, poor or no memory of events, confusion or dissociation amongst many other unexplained symptoms. You may also find Trauma Informed Yoga to be helpful if you experience overwhelming emotions, frequent changes to your emotional state or are in need of some support following big changes to your life.
You may also find it useful if talking therapies are no longer providing to be as effective or can work alongside other therapies to help support the physical & emotional responses in the body resulting from Trauma.
Private Sessions
Katie Offers Private Sessions online or in person and can be held either at her home studio or at Growth & Gratitude depending on availability.
Each session is usually 1 hour in length with a recommendation of a minimum of 12 sessions.
The amount of sessions required will vary for everyone.
She offers a 30 minute discovery call for you to ask any questions & explore if the relationship feels like a good fit for you.
To enquire about Trauma Informed Yoga Sessions or to be added to the waiting list, head to www.katiewinderyoga.co.uk
where you can schedule a free discovery call.
Free Trauma Informed Yoga Discovery Call
Request to Book
Available via Zoom / Phone Call
Trauma Infomed Yoga 1:1
Existing Clients following a discovery call & intake
Available Online / In-person
Meet your Teacher
Katie Winder, founder of Growth & Gratitude, is an accredited Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher with Trauma Therapy Manchester. She specialised within this field to help others regain a sense of safety within & to begin the natural healing response in the body.
Her special interests into Trauma Recovery come from her own lived in experience in healing from Trauma & CPTSD. For over 12 years she has continuously explored yoga & it's benefits on mental health.
Like most healing journeys, it wasn't linear & after becoming a yoga teacher she found herself drawn towards the nervous system & trauma in aid of her self journey. Now, she is dedicated to guiding others towards finding their own healing journey & continues her dedication towards studying trauma recovery through Somatic Experiencing®, Yoga & Mindfulness as well as exploring the importance of creativity.
She offers Trauma Informed Yoga through small Group Intake Sessions here at the studio which currently run 3 times per year. You can also book private Trauma Informed Yoga with her either at her home studio, online or at Growth & Gratitude Studio
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Katie is a very compassionate and intuitive teacher. It was an absolute pleasure to take her classes.
Trauma Informed Yoga Student
I am so grateful I found this [12 week Trauma Informed Yoga] course. It was a welcoming and calm environment that has really altered my life in the best way. I continue to use the practices daily and feel like there are only brighter times ahead.
Group Intake Feedback
Katie was always welcoming and friendly but remained professional at all times.
I would definitely recommend both Katie and this course.
Trauma Informed Yoga Student
I felt that I have gained so much since the start of the programme that I can use to help change how I deal with my anxiety and depression problems. I now feel more able to cope with situations I previously didn't deal with that well, armed with the practices I've learnt thoughout the programme. It has helped me make a positive change and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Trauma Informed Yoga programme.