Back to Body Series: Four Weeks of Trauma-Informed Yoga
Every other Thursday 7:00 - 8:30pm
February 22
March 7
March 21
April 4
Join us in person or virtually. Join for the series or drop in.
Led by Rachel Jones 500hr RYT (she/her)
The Back to Body Series is four trauma informed yoga classes intended to study and build awareness of the body and its role in the healing process. Each session will be an hour and half long, allowing time for reflection and community building before/after class.
These classes are inspired by the wisdom of polyvagal theory and yoga which allows us to study ourselves somatically in supporting the healing journey. Each class will build off of the previous as we develop new ways of connecting to the body through movement, breath and stillness. While the classes are designed as a series of four, drop ins are also welcome and will still be accessible.
While there may be moments of challenge, practices will be accessible to most bodies and variations are always available - The main intention with these classes is to explore and understand ourselves in a deeper way - rather than to achieve a particular goal. Consistency and accessibility are kept in mind.
This series will be held in person and virtually. There may be as many as 12 people in the room.
How to Prepare
Feel free to bring any personal yoga/movement gear you’d like to practice with, however the studio is equipped with mats, blocks, blankets, and bolsters to use.
Wear any clothes you are comfortable moving in
Consider bringing any other miscellaneous items to make you comfortable (water, journal, etc.).
Equity Pricing
Price is offered on a sliding scale outlined below and there is a discount when purchasing the entire series. We ask that you choose a price in this range that feels accessible for you.
Purchase as Series (4 classes)
Sustainer Rate "I can pay my way" : $85 for series
Community Supported "I can use support from my community": $45 for series
Community Supporter “I can help support my community": $125 for series
Drop in rate per class
Sustainer Rate "I can pay my way" : $25
Community Supported "I can use support from my community": $15
Community Supporter “I can help support my community": $35
Of course a price between these numbers is also an option.
Empowered Spaces is committed to doing everything possible to make offerings accessible to everyone. To inquire about the Empowered Spaces Equity Scholarship please contact Kelly at kkcaul@yahoo.com
Registration
If interested in attending you can Register Here
If you have any questions or would like more information feel free to reach out to Rachel at empiricalsukha@gmail.com .
Covid-19 Precautions
Masks will be optional in the studio space. Please stay home if you have symptoms, test positive, or were exposed to someone with COVID-19. There is a virtual option for each session and recordings are available if unable to attend due to illness.
Accessibility
The Empowered Spaces yoga studio is located on the ground floor. There is a 10-car parking lot adjacent to the studio & additional free parking on neighborhood streets. Restroom is wheelchair-accessible and ramp-accessible in the main building. Please reach out to Kelly kkcaul@yahoo.com if there is anything more we can do to make our offerings more accessible. Empowered Spaces is committed to accessibility, and strives to be accessible and inclusive of all abilities and all individuals.
Meet Rachel
Yoga Therapist, Educator, & Psychology and Trauma Studies B.S.
I have been a participant and student of the healing process for many years and my learning continues not only through study, but also through witnessing the communities I serve. I offer group and individual sessions on movement, meditation, and self study as well as education on these topics. I am fascinated, passionate, and committed to the innate human ability to self-heal as well as to the solutions we can find toward healing our communities at large.
In 2017 I embarked on a 200 RYT program and began my journey as a teacher of self study, movement, and self-healing. Since then I have completed a 500 RYT, began a 4 year program as a Yoga Therapist, and studied both formally and informally the sciences Psychology and Trauma Studies.
My practice has evolved and taken many turns as a result, spending two years working full time as a Wellness Guide at a recovery center primarily working with individuals struggling with Substance Use Disorder.
In my time here I had the opportunity to design and facilitate a trauma informed yoga program as well as group education on wellness. With this experience I became very interested and gained a deep understanding of PolyVagal Theory and how that relates to embodied healing particularly through the lens of Yogic philosophy.
Today, I continue my work in that intersection of thought through facilitating Yoga Teacher Trainings both at the 200 and 500 hour level. In addition, I take these concepts and practices into individual sessions as a 2nd year candidate Yoga Therapist.
If you’re interested in learning more about Yoga Therapy or my offerings visit my website.