Yogalini
Kundalini
Yoga
Trauma-informed Kundalini is a style of Kundalini yoga taught with an awareness that everyone has a different relationship with their body, nervous system, emotions, and personal history. Rather than asking students to push through discomfort or perform a posture a certain way, the practice emphasizes choice, self-awareness, safety, and connection.
In class students can expect:
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Kundalini-inspired practices such as movement, breathwork, meditation, mantra, mudras, and moments of stillness.
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Choice and autonomy. You’ll offer options rather than telling people there is one “right” way to participate. Students are always welcome to modify, pause, rest, or skip something.
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No forced vulnerability. Students won't be pressured to share personal experiences, close their eyes, make physical contact, or participate in anything that doesn't feel right for them.
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A nervous-system-aware approach. The goal isn't to push the body into an intense experience, but to notice what is happening and build a greater sense of regulation, awareness, and trust.
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Permission to be exactly where they are. Some days may feel energetic and powerful, while others may call for softness and stillness. Both are welcome.
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A judgment-free environment. There is no expectation to be flexible, experienced, spiritual, or “good at yoga.”
Most importantly, trauma-informed doesn't mean that your class is specifically for people who have experienced trauma. It means you teach in a way that recognizes that every person deserves agency, dignity, choice, and respect.
Deep Stretch
Yoga
Deep Stretch Yoga is a slower, more intentional practice designed to help you slow down, release tension, and reconnect with your body. Instead of moving quickly from one pose to another, you'll spend more time settling into each posture, allowing the body to gradually soften without forcing or pushing.
In class students can expect:
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Slow, accessible movement with plenty of time to settle into each posture.
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Longer-held stretches that give the body time to release built-up tension and explore a comfortable range of motion.
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Breath-focused practice, using slow, intentional breathing to encourage relaxation and body awareness.
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Plenty of modifications and options. Props like blocks, bolsters, blankets, and straps may be used to help make postures more supportive and comfortable.
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No forcing or “pushing through.” You'll encourage students to notice sensation without turning discomfort into a goal.
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A nervous-system-friendly pace. There is space to pause, rest, breathe, and simply be instead of constantly doing.
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A judgment-free environment. Students don't need to be flexible or experienced to participate.
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A chance to quiet the mind. The slower pace creates an opportunity to step away from the busyness of everyday life and become more present.
You don't have to push your body to make progress. Sometimes the deepest practice is simply slowing down enough to listen to it.
Yin
Yoga
Yin Yoga is a slow, meditative practice centered around stillness, surrender, and creating space in the body and mind. Unlike more active styles of yoga, Yin postures are typically held for several minutes, allowing you to settle in, breathe, and notice what comes up without trying to force an outcome.
In class students can expect:
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Long-held, mostly seated or reclined postures that gently invite the body to soften over time.
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A slower, quieter pace with plenty of space to breathe, settle, and be present.
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An emphasis on sensation rather than perfection. The goal isn't to achieve the deepest version of a pose, but to find an appropriate edge for your body.
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Lots of props and modifications. Bolsters, blocks, blankets, and other supports can be used to make postures more comfortable and accessible.
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Permission to move, adjust, or come out of a pose. You never have to endure discomfort just because you're holding a posture.
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Mindfulness and self-awareness. The stillness of Yin can create space to notice your thoughts, emotions, breath, and physical sensations.
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A chance to slow down and release. Yin can be a beautiful counterbalance to busy, overstimulating lives and more physically demanding practices.
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A welcoming space for every body. You don't have to be flexible, experienced, or naturally comfortable with stillness to belong in the room.
Yin isn't about forcing yourself deeper. It's about learning to soften, listen, and meet yourself exactly where you are.
I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher certification through Radiant Soul School of Yoga under the guidance of Jessica Adkins and Stephanie Brown-Legg. I am a registered yoga teacher with both the American Yoga Council and Yoga Alliance, and I’m committed to continuing my education and deepening my practice as a teacher. This fall, I’ll be returning to Radiant Soul School of Yoga to begin my 300-hour certification, further expanding my knowledge and skills so I can continue offering thoughtful, trauma-informed, and authentic yoga experiences to my students.
