Trauma doesn’t just affect the mind — it can also be held in the body. This means that mind-body practices like yoga can be challenging, and even harmful, for those who have endured any form of trauma — whether acute or complex. Trauma-informed yoga (TIY) describes an approach to the practice that addresses the specific needs and symptoms of trauma survivors. Trauma-informed yoga teachers are trained to be conscious of trauma and understand how trauma intersects with the practice. This form of yoga may include self-regulation strategies to - increase body awareness in a safe and controlled way, which can promote feelings of physical, emotional, and psychological safety AND address nervous system dysregulation, dissociation, and feelings of disconnection from the body or surroundings, which are common after experiencing trauma.