Community Trauma Informed Yoga - FREE

Good Folk Yoga is pleased to offer FREE community yoga support for folks experiencing

trauma, chronic stress and nervous system misattunement.



Our community yoga classes acknowledge the neurological impacts of trauma, chronic

stress and nervous system misattunement (physical, psychological, emotional, complex),

and the high instances of folks experiencing a disconnection from their physical bodies. Our

approach is people-centred and explorative. We focus on what may or may not be felt,

noticing any sensations, and learning to make choices that begin to rebuild trust between

body and mind.

Over time, trauma informed yoga and movement classes, can help folks:

• regulate their nervous system

• reduce and better manage anxiety

• improve body awareness and tolerance for physical sensations

• increase psychological flexibility.


What you can expect ….. your body, your choice

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  • A predictable, gentle and self-paced practice where you choose how you participate and whatever you choose is great. You can also change your mind at any point or leave

  • Grounding and breathwork

  • Movement and stillness

  • Guided relaxation

  • Invitational rather than instructional language

  • Use of fidgets most welcome

  • Embodied and paced cuing to build neuroception without overwhelming your nervous system. No alignment cues

  • A strong focus on mind-body connection

  • Different options offered for every stage of the class. You are also advised of what’s coming next

  • Class numbers capped at 10 so you have plenty of room/personal space

  • No hands-on assists

  • No right or wrong way to move

Classes will be facilitated by Kathy Taylor, founder of Exhale and Be and Every Felt Sense

https://www.everyfeltsense.com.au/ an online platform offering trauma aware and trauma

informed practices for individuals, business and industry. Kathy has lived/living experience of

complex post-traumatic stress disorder/response and her mission is to normalise trauma

informed frameworks being integral to yoga and movement.

  •  Lived/living experience: complex post-traumatic stress disorder/response

     Nominee City of Greater Geelong 2024 Women in Community Life Award for Education

     Created and delivers an in person 20-hour introduction to trauma informed yoga and movement facilitation course

     Facilitates trauma informed yoga for participants of Bravo Allied Health

     Facilitated trauma informed yoga classes at the SAFV Centre throughout 2023

     Bachelor of psychology majoring in developmental psychology

     Bachelor of economics majoring in international economics

     200-hour yoga teacher training (Hatha and mindfulness)

     100-hour Yin yoga and variable anatomy teacher training

     In-person two-day (16 hour) workshop with Bessel van der Kolk; author of ‘The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma’

     20-hour Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) foundational workshop with Edwina Kempe; Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, trauma sensitive yoga facilitator, trainer and counsellor

     30-hour embodied trauma informed yoga practice and facilitation/trauma informed yoga foundations with Mei Lai Swan; Director Yoga for Humankind

     30-day ‘Belonging in Your Body - Embodiment and Self-Care Program’ with Mei Lai Swan; Director Yoga for Humankind

     4-class series introduction to trauma sensitive yoga with Sarah Ball Yoga Counselling

     20 Neurodiversity and Invisible Illnesses in Yoga and Movement with Caz Pringle-Bowden; ADHD/ASD Counsellor, Trauma Informed Yoga and Movement Facilitator, Neurodiversity Trainer

     20 years in banking and finance, becoming a manager at the age of 24

     Personal trainer since 2007

     Certificates 3 and 4 in fitness, first aid and CPR

     Olympic lifting, power lifting, strength and conditioning, pre- and post-natal, advanced kettlebells, TRX


Classes:

At Good Folk Yoga we offer a FREE weekly Trauma, Chronic Stress and Nervous

System Informed Yoga class.

Thursday 12pm – 1pm

Where: Good Folk Yoga, 138 Myers Street, Geelong, Victoria

(class numbers will be capped at 10 people)


Booking instructions:

Pre booking is required. This can be done either on the Momence app or directly through the

Good Folk Yoga website.

Book Here


Select which Thursday Trauma, Chronic Stress and Nervous System Informed Yoga class you would like to book, then simply click the “Book now” button and you will be prompted to enter your details.

Once booked you will receive a booking confirmation.


**Please ensure you cancel your spot via the same avenue as you booked if you can

no longer attend (booking cancellations will not be accepted via social media)


Momence app bookings:

Download the Momence app from your phone’s app store. Search for Good Folk Yoga and

select the ‘Schedule’ button. Scroll through to the Thursday Trauma, Chronic Stress and

Nervous System Informed Yoga class you would like to book and reserve your spot.


Please contact Kathy Taylor with any queries you may have (other than booking).

Mobile: 0407 911 788 Email: ktaylor1@bigpond.com


Please contact Good Folk Yoga for any booking queries you may have.

Mobile: 0406 037 793 Email: hello@goodfolkyoga.com.au


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