Body Wisdom

Body Wisdom: Understanding and Healing Trauma

6-Week Closed Yoga Therapy Group Series

Who this is for: Self-identified women, ages 19+

Group Guidelines

Our group is held with a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, respect, and individual autonomy. To support this, we invite all participants to honor the following guidelines:

Confidentiality: What is shared in the group remains private to create a trusting and secure environment for everyone.
Respect for Boundaries: Each person’s physical, emotional, and energetic boundaries are recognized and honored without judgment or expectation.
Choice and Consent: You are invited, but never required, to participate in any activity or discussion. Your right to make choices about your body and engagement is central to the group experience.
No Physical Contact: To uphold safety and respect, there will be no hands-on adjustments or physical touch from the therapist or other group members.
Creating a Safe Space: Please arrive a few minutes before the start time, minimize distractions, and silence devices to help maintain a calm and focused atmosphere.
Self-Regulation: If you notice feelings of discomfort or overwhelm, you are encouraged to use grounding strategies, take breaks, or step out as needed. Your well-being is the highest priority.
Compassionate Listening: We ask everyone to hold themselves and others with kindness and openness, fostering an environment of mutual support and understanding.

These guidelines support a respectful, empowering space where healing and connection can naturally arise.

6-Week Closed Yoga Therapy Group Series

Our closed 6-week yoga therapy group offers a supportive, intimate space for healing and connection. Before the series begins, each participant completes an individualized intake to ensure the group is a good fit and to tailor the experience to everyone’s needs. Groups are kept small, between 6 and 8 participants, and remain consistent throughout the six weeks, allowing members to build trust and a sense of community.

Each 90-minute session includes 40 minutes of psychoeducation and group sharing, providing tools and insights to support nervous system regulation and emotional well-being. After a short 5-minute break, the group moves into 40 minutes of trauma-sensitive yoga therapy, where gentle movement, breath awareness, and mindfulness are practiced collaboratively. The series is designed to cultivate safety, choice, and empowerment in a nurturing group environment.

Week 1: Understanding Trauma and the Body

Explore how trauma impacts the nervous system and bodily sensations. Introduction to trauma-sensitive practices and the role of choice and safety in healing.

Week 2: The Nervous System and Stress Response

Learn about the autonomic nervous system (fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and rest) and how trauma can dysregulate these systems. Learn tools for recognizing your body’s signals.

Week 3: Interoception and Body Awareness

Discuss how trauma can affect awareness of internal bodily sensations and ways to gently reconnect through mindful attention and somatic practices.

Week 4: Regulation and Co-Regulation

Explore strategies for nervous system regulation, including breath, movement, and grounding, and the importance of relational safety in co-regulation.

Week 5: The Role of Choice and Empowerment in Healing

Focus on cultivating agency through choice in movement and practice, reinforcing self-trust and autonomy in the healing process.

Week 6: Integration and Moving Forward

Review tools learned, discuss ongoing self-care, and explore ways to continue trauma-sensitive embodiment beyond the group setting.

Ready to Join the Circle?

When: Mondays at 6:30PM-8:00PM Starting October 20th 2025
Where: From the comfort of your home via Zoom
Cost: $297 for the 6 weeks
How: Contact Renew Counselling at [email protected] or DM us on @renew_counselling_coaching. Spots are limited, so reach out soon!

Need more information before joining?

Contact Bobbie at [email protected] to book a free consultation.