What people are saying...
These sessions have been of huge value to me, in so many ways on my healing
journey. I loved how supported I felt, gently held by the facilitators Caroline and Denise.
A beautiful addition to the TIY for me were the poems Caroline read! What a treat to
be in my own safe space at home, with the the anonymity not found in a public yoga
class full of other students of turning my camera off and laying in Savasana while
being read a poem. Thank you, thank you, such a beautiful and healing experience.
Participant, Online Trauma-Informed Yoga Workshop
Yoga has helped to reduce my anxiety, which I notice not just during class,
but outside of it, especially with my breathing. I’ve learned to move within my
boundaries instead of not moving at all because I felt that I couldn’t. I have learned
many, many different ways to move my body and to listen to my body.
Participant, Trauma-Informed Yoga Workshop
For the first time it felt like I inhabited my body. I felt deliciously at home in my
own skin, at peace, able to feel present in my being, peaceful, joyfully alive in
myself, relaxed, light. My body and mind felt stronger, more courageous. I could
think about things without being overwhelmed. I believed I could heal in the hard
to reach places.
Participant, Trauma-Informed Yoga Workshop
I found the classes to be very useful. I liked the Zoom format as it was less intimidating -
I felt more comfortable in my own space because I was less worried about whether I was
doing things the "right" way, or having others watch. I could also take breaks when I
needed to. I found that I applied the principles of the yoga sessions in the real world - in particular, learning the distinction between discomfort and pain, not being so worried
about the "right" way to do things, and noticing how my thoughts and feelings express themselves in my physical body. I really appreciated Caroline's method of teaching, which made yoga much less intimidating than I previously thought it was. I also valued having
Denise there doing the yoga alongside us. It was reassuring to have a "safe" person there.
Participant, Online Trauma-Informed Yoga Workshop
"You don't have to be flexible to do yoga" - that was one of the first things Caroline
said at our yoga class. Well, I certainly got a lot more than just flexibility out of
Caroline's classes. I gained new insights into yoga, learning about how the mind and body worked together in the poses and breathing. Over the two years that Caroline taught at
our local gym, I learnt to be kinder to myself (and my body!), maintain a better balance
in my life and to view the world in a more positive way. My flexibility and core strength
have certainly improved, but more than that, I have become very aware of the connection between physical poses and the mental/emotional state whenever I do yoga. Caroline's
gentle, calm and genuine manner was just lovely. I also really liked her use of music,
and how she gave each practice a theme, leaving us with something to think deeply
about for rest of the day/week.
Linda Delli Cicchi , Wellington, New Zealand
journey. I loved how supported I felt, gently held by the facilitators Caroline and Denise.
A beautiful addition to the TIY for me were the poems Caroline read! What a treat to
be in my own safe space at home, with the the anonymity not found in a public yoga
class full of other students of turning my camera off and laying in Savasana while
being read a poem. Thank you, thank you, such a beautiful and healing experience.
Participant, Online Trauma-Informed Yoga Workshop
Yoga has helped to reduce my anxiety, which I notice not just during class,
but outside of it, especially with my breathing. I’ve learned to move within my
boundaries instead of not moving at all because I felt that I couldn’t. I have learned
many, many different ways to move my body and to listen to my body.
Participant, Trauma-Informed Yoga Workshop
For the first time it felt like I inhabited my body. I felt deliciously at home in my
own skin, at peace, able to feel present in my being, peaceful, joyfully alive in
myself, relaxed, light. My body and mind felt stronger, more courageous. I could
think about things without being overwhelmed. I believed I could heal in the hard
to reach places.
Participant, Trauma-Informed Yoga Workshop
I found the classes to be very useful. I liked the Zoom format as it was less intimidating -
I felt more comfortable in my own space because I was less worried about whether I was
doing things the "right" way, or having others watch. I could also take breaks when I
needed to. I found that I applied the principles of the yoga sessions in the real world - in particular, learning the distinction between discomfort and pain, not being so worried
about the "right" way to do things, and noticing how my thoughts and feelings express themselves in my physical body. I really appreciated Caroline's method of teaching, which made yoga much less intimidating than I previously thought it was. I also valued having
Denise there doing the yoga alongside us. It was reassuring to have a "safe" person there.
Participant, Online Trauma-Informed Yoga Workshop
"You don't have to be flexible to do yoga" - that was one of the first things Caroline
said at our yoga class. Well, I certainly got a lot more than just flexibility out of
Caroline's classes. I gained new insights into yoga, learning about how the mind and body worked together in the poses and breathing. Over the two years that Caroline taught at
our local gym, I learnt to be kinder to myself (and my body!), maintain a better balance
in my life and to view the world in a more positive way. My flexibility and core strength
have certainly improved, but more than that, I have become very aware of the connection between physical poses and the mental/emotional state whenever I do yoga. Caroline's
gentle, calm and genuine manner was just lovely. I also really liked her use of music,
and how she gave each practice a theme, leaving us with something to think deeply
about for rest of the day/week.
Linda Delli Cicchi , Wellington, New Zealand
I totally recommend Caroline's yoga classes! I have been going to the classes for
approximately 3 months. In that time, I have found a massive improvement in both
my mental and physical state of well being! Despite doing regular exercise at the gym and swimming, I was suffering from lower back pains. But after these short 3 months, my
lower back has definitely become stronger and the rest of my body has definitely
benefited too. Mentally, I think I finally realise what it means to breathe properly, relax
and try to find that state of calmness, especially when my kids are testing all of the above.
Caroline's classes cater for all abilities and are lots of fun too!
Waihan Tang, Santiago, Chile
approximately 3 months. In that time, I have found a massive improvement in both
my mental and physical state of well being! Despite doing regular exercise at the gym and swimming, I was suffering from lower back pains. But after these short 3 months, my
lower back has definitely become stronger and the rest of my body has definitely
benefited too. Mentally, I think I finally realise what it means to breathe properly, relax
and try to find that state of calmness, especially when my kids are testing all of the above.
Caroline's classes cater for all abilities and are lots of fun too!
Waihan Tang, Santiago, Chile
