Trauma Informed Yoga Classes
Welcome to your online library of self-paced, trauma informed yoga practices! This library includes classes conducted in studio and virtually taught by: Mary Ortenburger, LMFT, RYT-500, yoga therapist in training, licensed psychotherapist, and trauma specialist.
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Yin for Shoulders and Hips
This practice can be done all the way until the end without any props, but you can use props as a way to make the practice more comfortable. One bolster or large rolled blanket can be used for the last few poses.
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Yin for hips and shoulders
Option for this practice to use a strap and bolster and two blocks. Focus on hip opening.
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Yin for Shoulders
Option for this practice to use a strap, and 2 blocks are needed for one of the poses in class (can use rolled blanket under the shoulders and head if no blocks are available). As always, this class is trauma informed and focused on options with the body in movement and in stillness. Option to ho...
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Yin with some dynamic movement: Shoulders
60 min yin practice, trauma informed, focusing on the shoulders. Bolster and block are options, but you can do all but the last closing pose without props. Dynamic movement offered for some poses between holding longer poses of 2-4 min.
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60 min Yin Dynamic movement and 45 min stop option
This is a 60 min Yin practice that can be stopped in child's pose to close the practice for a shorter, 45 min practice. Options to move more dynamically rather than holding poses.
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60 Min Sampler Trauma Informed
Here is our 60 min sampler class, open hips, trauma informed. This class focuses on a yin opening, followed by a short flow, closing with a restorative practice. This is a fully balanced Samana practice, allowing you to discharge energy then relax.
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Yin Yoga, Trauma Informed
Yin class focusing on the hips and shoulders for emotional release.
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Yin for Shoulders and Hips
This practice uses one bolster and two blocks with an emphasis on shoulders and hips (opening). Some twists are optional if they benefit you and do not aggravate low back issues. As always, this practice is trauma informed and the focus is on choices in the body and not the aesthetics of the poses.
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Yin Shoulders and Hamstrings (cues for no twists)
This sequence uses one bolster and two blocks as options and is focused on the hamstrings and shoulders. I cue options for no twists if you cannot or do not like twists (if pregnant or have low back pain). The audio is a bit quieter on this one as I am playing with the settlings so my voice may b...
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Yin Practice: Shoulders and Hips
This practice is "prop" light, so you can use a bolster, or big pillow, or do the practice with no props. Option to use blocks or anything to elevate the arms.
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Yin for Hips
We used 2 blocks or the option for a bolster for this practice. The sequence is focused on the hips and inner thighs.
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Yin Yoga for Hamstrings and Hips
This practice focuses on the hips and hamstrings and uses a yoga strap and bolster for support (option to add blocks).
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25 min Flow Stand alone or combine with 25 min restorative for full practice
This 25 min gentle flow can be a stand alone or combined option with the 25 min restorative, for a fully balanced practice.
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Yin for hamstrings and hips
This practice uses a strap, bolster and two blocks for support. The audio on this one has more background and less volume from my mic. If you prefer a louder audio from me, select another video!
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Yin for Hips (cuing for no twists)
This sequence can be done without props (other than a block or rolled blanket for last pose) and has cuing for no twists.
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Sound Healing with Crystal Bowls, 22 min
Balance your chakra energy with this sound healing practice.
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Sampler: YIn, Flow, Restore
Grab a bolster, block and blanket for the restorative option of class. Otherwise this is a practice without props. Tiny flow, some yin with shorter holds and more options for dynamic movement.
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Yin for hips
This sequence has the option for a yoga strap, bolster, and 2 blocks. The focus is on hip opening.
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Yin for Hips and Hamstrings
Try this sequence with or without any props. Each pose is held 2 min or slightly more and the focus is on the hamstrings and hips. As always, trauma informed so you have choices throughout the practice.
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Yoga Nidra/iRest for Yogic Sleep
Yoga Nidra is an awake sleep, and is meant to promote relaxation and rest. The practice should not be stopped mid-way, but done the full 35 min so that you do not exit while your brain is in a sleep state. Set yourself up on props for this practice as shown and cued in the video.
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60 Min Yin Practice
This 60 min trauma informed yin class focuses on the hips and shoulders, and has the option to practice with props.
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Sampler: Yin, Flow, Restore
Start with yin (holding poses for 1-3 min), move into a flow with 2 sun a salutations, a warrior short sequence, and ending in restorative. I don't often teach sun salutations in trauma informed so this class has a bit of a different feel for part of the flow (2 rounds of sun a). The mic on this ...
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Sampler: Yin, flow, Restore
This sequence targets the hips and inner thighs and open hip positions is followed by a restorative sequence the last 20 min of class.