YOGA FOR ANXIETY & TRAUMA
A trauma-informed 8-class series to help you feel safer in your body, steadier in your mind, and more resourced in daily life - from the comfort of home.
Soft, Human Reassurance
You’ll be supported to go at your pace, with options—not pressure
Yoga for anxiety and trauma is gentle, evidence-informed space to learn practical tools (grounding, movement, breath and rest) that support regulation without forcing anything. It is for anyone including those who suffer from anxiety, GAD, PTSD and Panic Disorders. Everyone comes with a unique set of circumstances and consideration is given for what your energy level is, what may be triggering, and how to make each practice a healing experience.
If you’re feeling nervous about joining—that makes sense. Many people who come to this work have tried yoga before and felt overwhelmed, exposed, or “not good at it.” Not all yoga is the same, and not all classes are designed with anxiety + trauma in mind. Here, you’ll be guided in a way that prioritizes choice, stability, and dignity—so your practice can feel like support (not one more thing to get right).
WHY ONLINE?
This is not pre-recorded. Each class is offered live online. I understand that for many people, practicing at home reduces the stress of commuting, being seen, or walking into a new space. You’ll be guided live online, with clear options for how to participate—props or no props, standing or seated, moving or resting—so you can choose what feels safest in the moment.
✔ Your mind runs ahead (worry, racing thoughts, “what ifs”)
✔ You feel keyed-up, braced, or exhausted from chronic stress
✔ You experience shutdown, numbness, or disconnection
✔ You experience pain from chronic tension and can’t seem to find relief
Who is this for …
✔ You want tools that help you in real moments (sleep, mornings, work stress, relationships)
✔ You’re craving a practice that feels steady and doable—not intense or performance-based
✔ You do not need yoga experience. This is appropriate for all levels, with modifications always available
What you’ll learn (and practice)
Each week we’ll practice and repeat core skills so your nervous system learns through experience—not willpower
✔ Grounding + orienting practices to reduce overwhelm and bring you back to the present)
✔ Breath practices that support settling (with options if breathwork feels activating)
✔ Trauma-informed movement to release holding and build body trust
✔ Rest-based practices including guided relaxation / Yoga Nidra-style rest
✔ Space to notice sensations, thoughts, and emotions with curiosity (no sharing required)
✔ Simple “between-class” tools you can use in 2–5 minutes at home
✔ Ample opportunity to ask questions for the group or privately.
Each class begins with a short lecture to introduce the practices and ground you in understanding why and how these practices can reduce anxiety. Over the 8-weeks we spend together you’ll build a toolkit you can actually use.
What makes this different
Evidence shows yoga can be helpful for anxiety and trauma. However, many classes aren’t designed for what you are carrying. Trauma-informed means we don’t push through.
✔ Small groups means you receive individual attention and guidance
✔ You’re always offered choice and options
✔ You’ll be empowered to work at your pace and rhythm
✔Language is non-shaming and non-demanding
✔ Modifications are normalized (including rest at any time)
✔ The aim isn’t perfect poses—it’s regulation, agency, and steadiness
What the research says
✔ Yoga for anxiety & trauma class series: 70% of class participants said they saw improvements in breath awareness, feeling more connected to their body, critical self-talk, ability to relax, overall mood.
✔ Yoga and anxiety: Meta-analyses suggest yoga can reduce anxiety symptoms, especially for people with elevated anxiety.
✔ Trauma/PTSD symptoms: Reviews and meta-analyses of randomized trials suggest yoga can reduce PTSD symptoms and related depression symptoms, and is generally considered safe when appropriately delivered.
✔ Trauma-sensitive yoga (TCTSY) evidence: In a large randomized clinical trial with women veterans, Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga showed equivalent effectiveness to CPT in reducing PTSD symptom severity, with a higher completion rate.
✔ Breathwork: A large meta-analysis of randomized trials found breathwork may improve stress and mental health outcomes, including self-reported anxiety—while also urging caution about hype and study quality.
✔ Yoga Nidra-style guided rest: A recent systematic review and meta-analysis found Yoga Nidra is associated with improvements in stress, anxiety, and depression outcomes across many studies.
Research resources and citations and are available in the FAQ section
Overall, the evidence supports yoga, guided meditation and breath-based practices as helpful, low-risk complements for many people living with anxiety, stress, and trauma symptoms.
What past students have to say
Options to Join
Option 1: Intro Workshop
Great if you’re nervous to commit
A gentle, trauma-informed introduction to the approach: grounding, breath, and a short, accessible movement sequence—plus a guided rest practice.
Workshop includes:
✔ Nervous-system basics (no jargon)
✔ “What to do when you feel activated”
✔ A take-home practice you can repeat
DATES: Coming Soon
COST: $45
Option 2: Live Online 8-Class Series
Using evidence-informed techniques, you’ll learn tools to reduce the effects of anxiety, chronic stress, and trauma—guided in a way that respects your unique needs, energy level, and triggers.
Format: Live online (Zoom)
Access: Link sent after registration
Recording: Available for the duration of the series
DATES: Coming soon
COST: $295
About Katlin Robinson (C-IAYT)
Evidence-Informed. Compassionate. Rooted in Experience.
Katlin is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and educator with over a decade of experience supporting people living with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Her approach bridges yoga philosophy with embodied, modern mental health principles—grounded, inclusive, and trauma-informed..
Compassionate Guidance
Students describe Katlin’s teaching as steady, spacious, and deeply supportive.
Her mentorship model ensures every participant is seen and supported, blending nervous system education and yoga therapy principles into every element of her classes.
Bridging Yoga and Psychology
Katlin’s work has been integrated into Emotion-Focused Therapy for Complex Trauma and presented to clinicians across Europe and North America. She has trained psychologists and psychotherapists internationally and contributed a chapter to an APA-published book exploring the intersection of yoga, embodiment, and trauma recovery.
The intention: comfort + autonomy —so you can develop agency and kinder relationship with yourself.
Preview the practices
These videos demonstrate some of the gentle practices that are incorporated into classes.
FAQS
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No. Everything is taught with options and modifications. You can participate seated, on the mat, or resting at any time.
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No. This is not group therapy. Sharing is never required.
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You’ll be given options from the start, including ways to pause, re-orient, or rest. You’re encouraged to choose what feels supportive.
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Yoga therapy is not a replacement for mental health care. It can be a powerful complement. If you’re currently working with a therapist, many people find this supports that work.
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Many people with trauma histories benefit from choice-based, trauma-informed practice. If you’re unsure, book a free consult to talk it through.
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If you’re in immediate danger or need urgent support, contact local emergency services. In Canada, you can call/text 988 for suicide crisis support.
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Here is a sample of some of the research supporting yoga (and related practices) for anxiety and trauma
The tools in this series are evidence-informed and commonly used as supportive complements for anxiety, stress, and trauma-related symptoms. Research quality varies by study, population, and protocol—so we avoid “miracle claims” and focus on approaches that are low-risk, choice-based, and adaptable.
Yoga + Anxiety
Cramer, H., Lauche, R., Anheyer, D., Pilkington, K., de Manincor, M., Dobos, G., & Ward, L. (2018). Yoga for anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Depression and Anxiety, 35(9), 830–843. https://doi.org/10.1002/da.22762 PubMed
Yoga + PTSD (Trauma Symptoms)
Nejadghaderi, S. A., Mousavi, S. E., Fazlollahi, A., Asghari, K. M., & Garfin, D. R. (2024). Efficacy of yoga for posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Psychiatry Research, 340, 116098. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2024.116098 PubMed
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Compared with Evidence-Based Psychotherapy (Women Veterans)
Zaccari, B., Higgins, M., Haywood, T. N., Patel, M., Emerson, D., Hubbard, K., Loftis, J. M., & Kelly, U. A. (2023). Yoga vs Cognitive Processing Therapy for Military Sexual Trauma–Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Network Open, 6(12), e2344862. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.44862 PubMed
Breathwork + Stress/Anxiety Outcomes
Fincham, G. W., Strauss, C., Cavanagh, K., & Kuyken, W. (2023). Effect of breathwork on stress and mental health: A meta-analysis of randomised-controlled trials. Scientific Reports, 13, 432. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-27247-y Nature
Bentley, T. G. K., D’Andrea-Penna, G., Rakic, M., Arce, N., LaFaille, M., Berman, R., Cooley, K., & Sprimont, P. (2023). Breathing Practices for Stress and Anxiety Reduction: Conceptual framework of implementation guidelines based on a systematic review of the published literature. Brain Sciences, 13(12), 1612. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci13121612 PMC
Yoga Nidra-Style Guided Rest + Stress/Anxiety/Depression Outcomes
Ghai, S., Odyniec, P., & Ghai, I. (2025). Effects of Yoga Nidra on Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences (online ahead of print). https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.70149 PubMed