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How can a 5000 year old practice help people suffering from symptoms of Traumatic Stress with the only side effects being increased strength, flexibility, agility and relaxation? We began asking this question in 2003 and after our first series' of studies have started to accumulate some answers. Here is what some of our clients have told us:
"The yoga class helped to teach me how to relax and concentrate. I really enjoyed it and want to take more."
"I found myself coming to yoga when I had a bad day, even if I didn't want to, because it would help."
"I feel like I can use my body again."
Yoga Classes
We currently run womens-only and mens-only trauma sensitive yoga classes at the Trauma Center. In addition, we sponsor classes at outside agencies such as the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center and the Lowell Veterans Community Care Center.
PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN THERAPY, EITHER AT THE TRAUMA CENTER OR ELSEWHERE. INTERESTED CLIENTS (OR TC CLINICIANS) SHOULD CONTACT RITU SHARMA AT 617-232-1303, X208 FOR A SCREENING TO DETERMINE ELIGBILITY.
The main objectives are to help participants feel comfortable in their bodies, to learn self-regulation skills, and to improve their ability to direct attention away from ruminative thought processes.
- No experience necessary.
- We strive to make the classes accessible to everybody regardless of physical ability.
Participants will practice:
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- Awareness of sensations
- Easy movements that induce peacefulness>
Participants will not have to talk to other participants, making this class more comfortable for those individuals who find it difficult to be in groups.
Classes are open enrollment. If you are a therapist and would like more information about what your client can expect, please contact David Emerson and he will be glad to answer any questions you have.
For all inquiries, please contact David Emerson, E-RYT at (617) 232-1303 ext 222 or demerson@traumacenter.org.
What to Expect from a Trauma Center Yoga Class- David Emerson
Women's Yoga Class
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Classes will resume on July 9 due to vacation.
Where: The Trauma Center, 1269 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Day and Time: Wednesday evenings, 6:00-7:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 donation suggested, but not required.
Instructor: Serena Chaudhry
Saturday Women's Yoga Class
Where: The Trauma Center, 1269 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Day and Time: Saturday mornings from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Starting May 17th
Cost: $10.00 donation suggested, but not required.Instructor: David Emerson
For Saturday classes all clients should use the back entrance of the Center. If you have any questions regarding this please contact Dave Emerson at 617-232-1303 x222
Men's Yoga Class
Where: The Trauma Center, 1269 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Day and Time: Tuesday evenings, 5:45-6:45 PM
Cost: $10.00 donation suggested, but not required.
Instructor: Dave Vendetti
Community Classes
Our Community Class program is an opportunity for you to bring trauma sensitive yoga right into your professional setting. We work or have worked in a variety of settings including rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters and veteran's centers. We will provide your center/agency with a yoga teacher trained in trauma sensitive yoga for a weekly one-hour class with duration to be negotiated according to your needs and teacher availability (ie. some classes are ongoing indefinitely while others rum on 8-week cycles.) The teacher will be part of an ongoing monthly consultation group at the Trauma Center JRI and will have access to Trauma Center clinicians for addition guidance and support should clinical issues arise. The cost to you agency for each 1-hour class is $150 and that includes transportation (fees will increase for travel if outside of greater Boston).
For all inquiries, please contact David Emerson, E-RYT at (617) 232-1303 ext 222 or demerson@traumacenter.org.
