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Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yoga

Chris McDonald, LCMHCS

Welcome to "Yoga in the Therapy Room: The Nontraditional Therapist"s Guide to Integrating Yoga into Your Therapy Practice." This podcast is designed to empower mental health therapists with the knowledge and confidence to integrate yoga into their sessions safely and ethically. Whether you"re new to yoga or looking to enhance your therapeutic toolkit, our trauma-informed approach ensures that you can incorporate simple, easy-to-use yoga practices tailored to your clients" needs. Join us as we

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237 Yoga Snack | More Vagal Toning Tools For The...

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2025/05/28

Soul: Build a Gratitude Habit USE CODE CHRISYOGA 30 for 30 DAYS FREE FOR LISTENERSIn this episode, we look at practical vagal toning exercises to help regulate the nervous system. Listeners are guided through techniques such as breathwork, sound and vibration, self-touch, and mindful movement. This episode offers trauma-informed, accessible practices for both therapists and their clients. Key exercises include the 4-2-4 and 6-3-6 breathing techniques, as well as stimulating the ear's vagus nerve

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236 Quieting the Thinking Brain: Embodied Practices...

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2025/05/21

Soul: Build a Gratitude Habit USE CODE CHRISYOGA 30 for 30 DAYS FREE FOR LISTENERSIn this episode, we discuss how to help clients who overthink by bringing them back into their bodies through yoga and holistic practices. Kimberleigh shares her yoga journey, her weekly routines, and how she integrates yoga, Reiki, and other holistic tools into her therapy sessions. Listeners are guided through practical exercises to help reconnect the mind and body, and Kimberleigh offers insights into the benefits

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235 Overcoming Blocks & Fears With Integrating Yoga...

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2025/05/14

Soul: Build a Gratitude Habit USE CODE CHRISYOGA 30 for 30 DAYS FREE FOR LISTENERSIn this episode, I address common fears and doubts therapists face when integrating yoga into therapy sessions. We discuss overcoming blocks related to training adequacy, concerns about yoga's spiritual aspects, and the fear that clients may reject yoga practices. This solo episode emphasizes the importance of aligning yoga practices with clinical orientation and offers practical guidance for supporting hesitant

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234 How To Make Yoga Accessible For All: Interview...

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2025/05/07

Soul: Build a Gratitude Habit USE CODE CHRISYOGA 30 for 30 DAYS FREE FOR LISTENERSIn this episode, we discuss ways to make yoga practices inclusive for diverse bodies, abilities, and experiences. We will explore various adaptations such as chair yoga, trauma-informed approaches, and functional movements to ensure every client feels welcome and empowered. Jivana shares his journey into yoga, the principles of Accessible Yoga, and practical tips for therapists to integrate yoga safely into their

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233 Yoga Snack | Yoga Practices For Challenging...

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2025/04/30

Soul: Build a Gratitude Habit USE CODE CHRISYOGA 30 for 30 DAYS FREE FOR LISTENERSIn this Yoga Snack, we discuss practical tools on how yoga can help navigate challenging times, particularly in the context of a divisive political climate, discussing nervous system regulation, self-care strategies, and yoga philosophy that promote inner resilience and grounding. This episode provides a guided visualization to aid in finding a sense of safety and calm. crisis.“ It is times like these that our yoga

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232 How to Create an Informed Consent with Yoga...

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2025/04/23

Soul: Build a Gratitude Habit USE CODE CHRISYOGA 30 for 30 DAYS FREE FOR LISTENERSIn this episode, we discuss the intricacies of integrating yoga into therapy sessions ethically and effectively. We delve into the core components of crafting a comprehensive informed consent, addressing scope of practice, risks, and theoretical alignment. Dr. Tina Vitola shares her extensive knowledge on how therapists can bridge conventional mental health practices with holistic modalities while maintaining

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How Trauma-Informed Yoga Can Be Integrated Ethically...

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2025/04/16

In this coaching episode of the Yoga in the Therapy Room podcast, we explore the ethical and trauma-informed integration of yoga into therapy sessions. Joined by Kelly Henry, the episode explores the ethics of using yoga for emotional regulation and body-based trauma processing in clinical settings. They discuss practical tips and challenges therapists face when incorporating yoga into their practice, focusing on maintaining ethical guidelines and client autonomy. The episode also highlights the

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230 Yoga Snack | Vagal Toning Exercises for Finding...

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2025/04/09

In today’s” Yoga Snack,” we discuss simple yet effective vagal toning exercises designed to help regulate the nervous system and promote a sense of calm. Tailored for both personal self-care and therapeutic client sessions, the episode dives into practices such as diaphragmatic breathing, shoulder release techniques, and bee breath meditation. Additionally, listeners can gain insights into the anatomical and physiological aspects of the vagus nerve, its role in stress regulation, and the application

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229 Safety Considerations for Hypermobility and Yoga:...

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2025/04/02

In this episode, we focus on safely guiding hypermobile clients through yoga practices to prevent injury and support long-term well-being. We discuss key safety considerations, common misconceptions, and practical techniques for yoga practices tailored to clients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility. Libby shares her journey with hypermobility, explores its impact on the nervous system and mental health, and provides actionable advice on effective queuing and creating empowering yoga

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228 Integrating Yoga and Holistic Practices Into...

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2025/03/26

In this episode, we explore the integration of yoga and holistic practices into public mental health care. We discuss practical strategies to make these tools accessible for clients, the benefits of trauma-informed yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness, and the barriers to implementation. Nina Marie shares her experiences as a peer support specialist, explaining how techniques like resourcing can be beneficial in public mental health settings. Learn about their approaches to making mental health care

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227 Expressions of Grief | Using Movement & Breath To...

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2025/03/19

In this episode, we explore how yoga practices such as self-awareness, movement, and breath can help navigate grief. Edy shares her personal journey and how it guided her to develop therapeutic practices for others. The discussion includes how grief manifests in the body, the importance of movement and breath in emotional release, and practical tools for therapists to aid clients. We discuss innovative concepts like the Liberation Protocol and sexual grief, offering listeners insightful strategies

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226 Overcoming Blocks & Fears With Integrating Yoga...

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2025/03/12

In this episode, I discuss common fears and uncertainties therapists face when integrating yoga into their clinical practice. I will offer practical advice on how to integrate trauma-informed yoga practices into sessions confidently and ethically, even without extensive yoga training. I will go over simple practices like breath awareness and grounding which can significantly enhance emotional and nervous system regulation for clients. I also discuss ways to introduce yoga to clients, whether

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225 Yoga Snack | Expressing Anger Through Yoga:...

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2025/03/05

In this episode, we discuss how to harness anger in a healthy and embodied way through yoga. We will look at various techniques using movement, breath, and sound to express and release anger. This episode includes a guided practice to help therapists introduce these methods to their clients and understand their own emotional regulation. We will also look at the cultural and social barriers to expressing anger, and the importance of recognizing anger as an energy that needs to be acknowledged and

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224 How Thought Field Therapy & Yoga Supports First...

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2025/02/26

In this episode, we explore Thought Field Therapy (TFT) and its applications for first responders experiencing chronic stress. Guest Robert Bray, a traumatic stress recovery expert, joins us to discuss his extensive experience and the efficacy of TFT, a technique that alleviates negative emotions by stimulating meridian treatment points. We discuss combining TFT with parts work and yoga to help clients manage anxiety, regulate their nervous systems, and build resilience. Robert outlines how TFT can

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223 Self-Compassion Practices & Yoga Episode By Chris...

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2025/02/19

In this episode, we explore the vital concept of self-compassion, specifically tailored for therapists. Learn about why self-compassion prevents burnout and compassion fatigue, backed by research studies from pioneers like Kristen Neff and Mark Leary. Discover simple, practical yoga-based self-compassion exercises to integrate into both personal self-care routines and therapy sessions with clients."The more we do these, the more we are changing our neural pathways to move towards more

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222 Integrating Polyvagal Theory With Yoga: Interview...

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2025/02/12

In this episode, we explore the integration of polyvagal theory with yoga practices to enhance therapeutic approaches. Joined by Dr. Arielle Schwartz, a recognized expert in trauma-informed care, the discussion delves into the benefits of combining gentle yoga movements, breathwork, and mindfulness to help clients achieve safety, connection, and calm. Dr. Schwartz shares her journey into yoga and polyvagal theory, its application in therapy, and practical tools for therapists to incorporate these

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221 Guiding Clients Through Body Discomfort | How to...

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2025/02/05

In this episode, we discuss the art of helping clients navigate physical discomfort safely and effectively. We look at the practice of titration, a technique to manage challenging body sensations without overwhelming clients. Annabelle shares her journey into yoga and somatic practices, insights on recognizing signs of dysregulation, and practical yoga-based techniques for fostering body awareness and resilience. We also discuss trauma-informed care, the importance of play and creativity in therapy,

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220 Yoga Snack | Mindfulness Meditation Break:...

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2025/01/29

In today’s,” Yoga Snack,” I will guide listeners through a simple mindfulness meditation practice. Designed to help therapists integrate yoga into their practice and enhance self-care, this episode offers valuable insights into the benefits of mindfulness meditation, practical tips for staying present, and a guided meditation that can be easily incorporated into daily routines." It is the practice of bringing your attention to the present moment and bringing a sense of curiosity, of wonder into the

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219 Simple Yoga Practices That Can Bring Joy:...

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2025/01/22

In this episode, We explore how integrating joy and yoga into therapy sessions can enhance attunement with clients. Terry shares her yoga journey and provides practical, simple yoga movements and practices to help therapists and clients access joy, reduce stress, and promote connection and vitality. The episode also focuses on gentle yoga, the importance of service, gratitude, play, and rest, and a discussion on laughter yoga and playful movement exercises.MEET Terry LittlefieldTerry is the creator

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218 Bringing Yoga to Life | Case Studies of...

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2025/01/15

In this episode, we discuss the integration of yoga into mental health sessions. I will go over three key strategies for incorporating yoga practices, including grounding, breathwork, and asana, in a trauma-informed and ethical manner. This episode features detailed case studies and snapshots that illustrate transformational results in therapy, addressing anxiety, chronic worry, developmental trauma, and anger. I will also share practical tips on planning yoga practices, using organic approaches,

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