Finding Your Ground
Yoga for Stress Management and Well-being
Our signature 'Finding Your Ground' is an 8-week trauma-sensitive group yoga program targeted at improving mental health and well-being.
Trauma-sensitive yoga uses invitational language to invite movement and offer choices on how to move the body which helps participants to notice sensations from within, increase agency and improve self-regulation. By doing so, it may help alleviate symptoms of psychological distress such as:
- anxiety and depression
- chronic stress
- dissociation
- post traumatic stress (PTSD)
- complex trauma
- social isolation
The Finding Your Ground program invites up to 8 participants to practice yoga within a closed group setting which helps to foster social connections and a sense of safety. The program design and methodology consist of a weekly 70-minute trauma-sensitive yoga session which includes a short psychoeducation component on psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) for health and mental health.
All identities welcome and suitable for most abilities.
The 2024 program is funded by the Shoalhaven City Council in partnership with the Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Awareness Network (SSPAN) and is free of charge to participants.
The 2025-2026 program will be funded by One Door Mental Health Illawarra Clubhouse in partnership with the Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Awareness Network (SSPAN)
Program Schedule:
15 May - 3 July 2024 (completed)
Nowra CBD
16 October - 4 December 2024 (completed)
Sanctuary Point
29 July - 16 September 2025
10am - 11:10am
Albion Park
Application opens in June 2025
16 October - 4 December 2025
10am - 11:10am
Warilla
Application opens in September 2025
Free
With thanks to our partner and sponsors:
Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
We offer a hybrid of Vinyasa and Hatha based on trauma-sensitive yoga methodology, depending on the capabilities of the group and their preferences. Seasoned yogis may find the movements more simple than "regular" studio yoga.
A yoga session that feels welcoming and movement that is choice-based and gentle. A space that is safe and free from judgement, led by a faciliator who is approachable and knowledgeable in mental health. There will be no hands-on assists, sanskrit, nor essential oils or incense. Green noise (nature sounds) will be played and the final resting shape will be limited to just a few minutes.
All yoga props will be provided for use but you are welcome to bring your own and maybe a bottle of water. Please wear clothing that will allow your body to move comfortably. Shoes are not required.
Yoga is scientifically proven to be beneficial for both physical and mental health. When practiced with a trauma-sensitive method in a group setting, it can offer the person a mind and body approach towards well-being, resilience and connection.