TRAUMA INFORMED YIN YOGA

FOR BALANCING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

With Dr Jess Hardley

At Purusha House, Fremantle

Yin Yoga is a soothing, calming, cooling practice with long holds of three to eight minutes and minimal dynamic movement. This allows access to joints, ligaments, tendons and fascia (instead of targeting muscles like in Yang Yoga practices). It is a gentle form of yoga that uses props to support longer holds in seated and laying postures. In Yin Yoga there is an emphasis on stillness and stability, turning the mind inwards, slowing down brain waves and activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Practicing Yin Yoga has been shown to support deep mind-body rest and relaxation, recovery from stress and burnout, depression and anxiety, high and low blood pressure, and improved sleep.

Trauma informed approaches to yoga includes creating and holding safe space for participants, providing options and alternatives for each part of the session, using invitational rather than instructional language, and supporting participants to find safety in their own bodies. There is also a focus on participant agency, not providing hands-on assists or adjustments, and providing opportunities to receive additional support before, during and after each session.

:: Details

Tuesday Night for 4 weeks

Nov 14, 21, 28; Dec 5

6.30pm - 7.30pm

:: Location

Purusha House
18 Holdsworth Street, Fremantle

:: Level

This series is welcoming and inclusive of every-body

No yoga experience is necessary

:: Provided

Yoga mats and props

:: What to bring

Your own yoga mat and props, if you prefer

:: What to wear

Whatever makes you feel comfortable and cosy

:: Exchange (whole series)

Tiered pricing

$98 abundant

$78 waged

$58 concession

:: Exchange (casual pass)

Tiered pricing

$28 abundant

$23 waged

$18 concession

** Registration essential due to limited places **

10% of profit from this series will be donated to Black Rainbow.
https://blackrainbow.org.au/

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Jess

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Dr Jess Hardley
(she/her)

E: jess.hardley@gmail.com

M: +61 410 961 876

IG: yoga.embodiment.somatics

FB: yoga.embodiment.somatics

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Jess is a certified Hatha, Yin and Restorative Yoga teacher and somatic movement facilitator. She is a graduate of Embodied Flow™, and has additional training in trauma sensitive yoga for healing and embodiment, pranayama (breathwork), Tantric philosophy, ritual and ceremony, yoga for social justice, and First Nations cultural awareness training for yoga practitioners. Jess’ practices are trauma informed and suitable for every-body (regardless of yoga experience or ability). She holds a PhD from RMIT University specialising in feminist and embodiment theories. She has worked as an academic for over 15 years in the fields of gender studies, cultural studies, media studies and criminology.

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I acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which I live and practice, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

I acknowledge that I live and practice on stolen land, and sovereignty was never ceded. 2% of all proceeds are donated to Black Rainbow.