3 big truth bombs about the Yoga world that I’ve had to unpack since qualifying & teaching Yoga are…

Part of learning how to deliver Trauma-Informed Yoga is to do the exercises on yourself to learn how the process works and feels. For me, the journey has been life-changing. And that’s how I know it will be for you too.

Many would argue that religion should have nothing to do with being a teacher. But here’s the thing. Sometimes it does.

The one thing I wish I had learnt sooner, both personally and professionally is…

Anxiety is one of the biggest & most common mental health challenges so many of us face, yet so many of us find it difficult to find lasting solutions.

What are five things that could be making your anxiety worse?

Many of us know the obvious signs when someone is struggling to cope…panic attacks, angry outbursts, total body shutdown…

But how about those more subtle signs?

Here’s a question I’ve been asked a lot about Trauma-Informed Yoga: I get therapy, I see the benefits, but why would I need something ELSE to add on to my treatment?

Let’s explore why for some, talking therapy isn’t enough. Please note that I am in no way saying don’t do therapy! It is vital to the healing process.

These are based on the latest research on Trauma & personal feedback I’ve received from clients.

I’m Asian, we don’t do Therapy.

One thing I have noticed time and again, whenever I talk about Trauma-Informed Yoga to South Asians (or the BIPOC community to be honest), I always get some version of these responses.

I’m Asian, we don’t do therapy.

We care what others in the community think about us.

Our parents have struggled so much more than me, i shouldn’t have anything to be upset bt.

I just need to be more positive.

I don’t have money to waste, I just need to be strong.

If you/your loved ones feel this way about any kind of therapy, I humbly offer you these suggestions.

Language is a powerful tool in education. How we frame what we are trying to say really impacts how our words are perceived, no matter if you’re in a classroom or a yoga studio. Here are 3 words you’ll never hear me say as an accessible, BIPOC, Trauma-Informed Yoga teacher.

Many of us know the more obvious benefits of Yoga like pain management or better flexibility. But here’s the thing, Yoga does so much more than that!