YOGA FOR TRAUMA

Healing from trauma takes time—and the right support. At Life Renewal Yoga, I offer a safe and welcoming space in Evansville for anyone seeking relief from the lingering effects of trauma. Whether you’ve experienced emotional, physical, or psychological distress, my trauma-informed yoga therapy helps you reconnect with your body, steady your mind, and gently restore balance to your system.

What Makes Trauma-Informed Yoga Different?

Trauma lives in the body—and so does healing. Through personalized movement, breathwork, and mindfulness practices, I help you begin to feel safe in your body again. My sessions are carefully tailored to meet you where you are, whether you’re just beginning your healing journey or looking to deepen your resilience.

Rather than pushing into discomfort or reactivating traumatic memories, this work is about creating a sense of inner stillness and stability. It’s not about performance—it’s about presence. And presence is powerful.

How Yoga Supports Trauma Recovery

The practices I offer are designed to regulate your nervous system and reduce the “charge” that trauma can leave behind. Using a holistic approach rooted in ancient yoga philosophy, I address all layers of your being—not just the physical body, but also your breath, mind, emotions, and daily habits.

Some benefits my clients have experienced include:

• A greater sense of emotional safety and groundedness
• Improved sleep and digestion
• Reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms
• Enhanced ability to respond rather than react
• Gentle rebuilding of self-trust and confidence

Trauma recovery is not linear, and yoga meets you exactly where you are, every time.

Personalized, Safe, and Judgment-Free

My approach is grounded in viniyoga—a tradition that emphasizes the appropriate application of yoga for the individual. Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, childhood trauma, grief, or chronic stress, each practice is customized to support your unique needs and capacity.

This may include:

• Gentle, breath-centered movement
• Breathing practices to calm or energize the system
• Guided meditation or visualization
• Simple mantras or sound
• Supportive lifestyle shifts or daily routines

You never have to do anything that doesn’t feel right for you. My goal is to support your agency and help you feel more whole, empowered, and resilient.

For All Bodies, Backgrounds, and Beliefs

You don’t need to be flexible. You don’t need prior yoga experience. You just need a willingness to explore what healing can look like for you. All ages, all backgrounds, and all levels of mobility are welcome. Many clients use a chair or avoid getting down on the floor altogether. That’s more than okay—it’s respected and encouraged.

Ready to Begin?

If you’re looking for gentle, personalized support in your trauma recovery, I’d love to talk. I offer in-person sessions in Evansville, as well as Zoom options for those who prefer to work remotely.

Let’s find a path forward—one breath at a time.

Call or text me at (812) 296-6828

Or email me at whitney@liferenewalyoga.com

💛 Your healing matters. You’re not alone.