Building Safety with Trauma-Informed Yoga: A Practical Guide for Teachers and Clinicians

Building Safety with Trauma-Informed Yoga is an accessible, science-based guide for clinicians, yoga teachers, teachers in training, and practitioners. The book provides clear ideas on how to support diverse groups in trauma recovery and in building resiliency skills. The easy-to-follow format is organized around the three key principles of building safety, supporting empowerment, and maintaining simplicity. Readers will find free downloadable support materials on the author’s website, including handouts, flyers, scripts, and audio and video recordings.

Yael Calhoun, MA, MS, E-RYT, is the author or series editor of more than 20 books and manuals and is the executive director of GreenTREE Yoga(R), a nonprofit bringing the benefits of yoga to underserved populations and those who work with them.