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Cultivating Compassion/ Trauma Informed Yoga Retreat + Training

  • Old Kent Jailhouse 497 Middlebury Road Kent, OH, 44240 United States (map)

This day of healing, learning + restoration is for yoga teachers, teacher trainees or any human interested in deepening their understanding of trauma, integrating best practices into their current offerings + brave spaces, and ready to meet the world exactly as she is, through a trauma informed lens.

It is also an offering for those desiring the gift of curated, sacred space for their own embodied healing + self -reflection, rooted in community and connection.

Hosted by Harvest Yoga and Wellness, we would be honored to have you. Take a peek at what’s instore…

  •   trauma informed yoga teacher training + yoga practice | 8 YA CE's available

  •   trauma informed restorative yoga practice

  • grounding yoga nidra + guided chakra meditation practices

  •   community dinner

  •   transformational ritual fire circle

  • space for self- inquiry, writing + reflection

  • a care package crafted just for you, to enjoy on this day + beyond

All woven together to create one, magical + meaningful experience.

Training content includes 2 core concepts, the mind-body connection + resilience. Here is a little more about the topics covered related to each: 

  • Mind-Body Connection/ physiology + neuroscience of trauma, polyvagal theory, trauma responses+ toxic stress, research that supports the use of yoga and mindfulness as mechanisms to mitigate the effects of trauma, yoga philosophy and energy bodies related to trauma

  • Resilience/verbal cues, language, the power of choice, responding to triggers, hands-on adjustments, asana/ somatic practices, tools for grounding + self-regulation, boundaries, ethical, cultural and social justice considerations / intersections with trauma

We will gather in the charming Old Kent Jailhouse, a snug little cottage surrounded by nature in the Kent Parks. Click here to register.

Please bring along/ yoga mat, block(s), bolster or cushion/ pillow, blanket, pen + paper, refillable water bottle or tea mug and a packed lunch (refrigerator is available)

Led by Megan Davis, LISW, RYT/500