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Taylor Lee Hitaffer

Heart2Brain Yoga

Empowering Heart, Brain, and Body through Trauma-Informed & Accessible Yoga

Our newsletter is crafted for yoga teachers, caregivers, and holistic practitioners seeking to create supportive, accessible spaces in yoga. If you're interested in trauma-informed principles, adaptive teaching strategies, or simply want to expand your approach to yoga for diverse bodies and minds, this newsletter is for you. Subscribers receive weekly insights on accessible yoga practices, trauma-informed tips, teaching resources, and heart-centered reflections from my work with children and private clients. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, actionable advice, and inspiring resources to make yoga inclusive and impactful for all ages. Plus, gain access to community events and exclusive content to deepen your teaching journey.

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Jan 07 • 1 min read

Guiding the Next Generation of Trauma-Informed Yoga Teachers

Holding Space for Healing: A Transformative Journey

Namaste, Reader!

Last week, I had the incredible honor of leading a cohort of yoga teacher trainees through their trauma-informed yoga teaching training. Watching these compassionate and driven individuals evolve into nurturing teachers has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my teaching journey.

Throughout the training, we explored the foundations of trauma and its impact on the nervous system, discussing how yoga can provide a path toward healing through the mind-body connection. Together, we unpacked the 7 key principles of trauma-informed teaching—from cultivating safety and trust to offering choice and empowerment.

Using these principles as a guide, trainees learned how to create yoga spaces that are inclusive, empowering, and deeply respectful of the unique journeys of each student. We also examined how the practice of yoga serves as a powerful tool to reconnect with the body and soothe the nervous system, helping students heal and thrive.

It was truly inspiring to see these teachers embrace their roles as holders of sacred and healing spaces for their communities. Their dedication to fostering environments of care and understanding will no doubt ripple out to transform countless lives.

If you’re interested in deepening your understanding of trauma-informed yoga, I’d love to invite you to my upcoming Virtual Trauma-Informed Yoga Workshop. This is a perfect opportunity to explore the principles of trauma-informed teaching and learn how to integrate them into your own practice or teaching.

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From My Heart 2 Yours,
Taylor Lee Hitaffer, RYT-500, CYMC
Heart2Brain Yoga

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Empowering Heart, Brain, and Body through Trauma-Informed & Accessible Yoga

Our newsletter is crafted for yoga teachers, caregivers, and holistic practitioners seeking to create supportive, accessible spaces in yoga. If you're interested in trauma-informed principles, adaptive teaching strategies, or simply want to expand your approach to yoga for diverse bodies and minds, this newsletter is for you. Subscribers receive weekly insights on accessible yoga practices, trauma-informed tips, teaching resources, and heart-centered reflections from my work with children and private clients. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, actionable advice, and inspiring resources to make yoga inclusive and impactful for all ages. Plus, gain access to community events and exclusive content to deepen your teaching journey.

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