We now offer Yoga at Best Self!

Hi, I’m Kate, and I’m excited to bring yoga, through a trauma informed lens, to Best Self Counseling Center! There are many paths toward healing, and I invite you to explore yoga as one of those pathways.

Why yoga? When trauma and stress are held in the body, there’s an opportunity for healing - uniting the body, mind, and spirit. 

Benefits of yoga through a trauma informed lens include:

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• Strengthened mind-body connection

• The recognition of choice in one’s life

• Increased feelings of confidence, courage, and autonomy

• Release of tension and stress stored in the body

• Increased feelings of safety and strength in the body

• Enhanced feelings of self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-trust

• Nervous system regulation and improved heart rate variability

What to expect: In a trauma-informed yoga class, you’ll be guided through a combination of gentle and mindful movement, trauma-sensitive breath work and restorative postures.  The emphasis is on personal choice, empowerment, and self-compassion. I teach slowly, offering variations to poses, honoring each student’s pace and holding space for safe exploration of your body’s sensations and emotions, to find what feels best for you. My role is to support you and your overall healing journey. Your body is your own and your choices in class will always be honored and celebrated. No prior yoga experience is necessary AND all fitness levels are welcome. 

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