Virtual Trauma-Informed Yoga

(4 Session Series)

This ONLINE workshop is for anyone (18+) experiencing an eating disorder, disordered eating,

and/or experiencing anxiety around food, eating, and body image.

*You do not need diagnosis, or proof of diagnosis, to enrol

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About This Group

Join Registered Psychologist and Yoga Teacher Vanessa LaPrairie for 4 weeks in this online Trauma Informed Yoga series. 

Trauma-Informed Yoga:

This 4-week Trauma-Informed Yoga series is designed to offer a supportive, safe, and compassionate environment for individuals who have experienced trauma. In each class, we focus on mindful movement, gentle breathwork, and grounding techniques, helping to reconnect the body and mind in a nurturing way. The sessions are structured to honor individual needs and personal boundaries, fostering a sense of empowerment and self-awareness. Whether you’re new to yoga or have practiced before, this series will guide you through a process of healing and self-discovery at your own pace.

Key aspects of the sessions include:

  • Safe Space: A trauma-sensitive approach where you are always in control of your body and practice.
  • Gentle Movement: A mix of restorative and accessible yoga postures to help release tension and promote relaxation.
  • Breathwork: Techniques to support emotional regulation and relaxation.
  • Mindfulness: Tools to stay present and grounded, helping to process emotions and restore balance.
  • Community: A group that honors each individual’s journey, fostering connection and support.
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    What to expect: 

    •  A 75 minute Zoom session which includes a brief check in, followed by a one-hour facilitator led trauma sensitive yoga practice, and a brief check-out.
    • The yoga component will include seated, standing, and reclined yoga forms. Your facilitator will offer options and encourage you to find your version of the yoga form.
    • You can choose to have your camera on or off during the yoga session. We ask that you check in to the group with your camera on, then you are welcome to turn your camera off.
    • Your facilitator will ensure that participants are on mute during the yoga session. This is to minimize distractions like background noises.
    • There will be some opportunity for conversation and sharing during the check-in and check-out portion of the group. Primarily you will be focusing on your own embodied experience of practicing yoga, a non-verbal process.

    How to prepare:

    • Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in. Layers can be handy. You might choose to bring socks, a blanket, pillows or any other items for comfort, temperature, or support.
    • Choose a private space where you will practice trauma sensitive yoga. You can use a yoga mat or even a towel. There is no special equipment needed to practice yoga – all you need is YOU.

    EDSNA support groups & workshops are always:

    • Professionally-facilitated by people with extensive backgrounds in eating disorders.
    • Intended to support those wishing to continue on the path of recovery in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
    • Limited to a small number of participants to allow everyone to participate fully.

    PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is intended as support, and is not a substitute for treatment. We encourage you to speak with your Physician about treatment options specific to your circumstances. 

    Workshop Details:

    Individuals interested in participating DO NOT require proof of diagnosis. This workshop is open to those with all manner of disordered eating behaviour.

    Dates:

    Group spans four (4) consecutive Mondays; registration includes all dates listed below.

    • November 10, 17, 24
    • December 1

    Time:

    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (18:00 – 19:15 MST)

    Location:

    Online via Zoom, details sent separately*

    Fee:

    Free. Participants are welcome to make a donation to EDSNA if they wish, but it is not required to participate in the group.

    Facilitator:

    Vanessa LaPrairie, Registered Psychologist and Yoga Teacher

    Additional Information:

    *A computer/laptop/tablet and internet access are required to participate. The link to access the session will be sent separately, on the day the scheduled group or workshop is set to begin.

    About Your Facilitator

    Vanessa LaPrairie

    Vanessa is a Registered Psychologist and Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator. She came to being on the Traditional Territories of the Kaksa Dena and Kwanlin Dun in the Yukon; she now resides in Moh’kinstsis (Calgary, Alberta) on Treaty 7 Territory. They live with their partner (Nate the Artist), dog (Jolene the Beagle), and horse (River the Appaloosa).

    Vanessa’s work primarily involves treatment for trauma-related disorders, eating disorders, and addictions at Northland Psychology as well as facilitating trauma sensitive yoga. She received her foundational yoga training at the Akhanda Yoga Institute in Rishikesh, India and later trained in Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) with the Center for Trauma and Embodiment at the Justice Resource Institute. Vanessa enjoys sharing her love for yoga and recovery as well as spending time in nature with her animals.

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