education & resources

Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Research

Yoga as an Adjunctive Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Authored by Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD; Laura Stone, MA; Jennifer West, PhD; Alison Rhodes, MSW Med; David Emerson, MA; Michael Suvak, PhD; and Joseph Spinazzola, PhD

Published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

Experiences with One-to-One Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Sessions: Consensual Qualitative Research

Authored by Kelsey M. Dietrich, MA, RYT-500,1 Nicole M. Strumbel,2 Ashley M. Baumann, MA,3 Viann N. Nguyen-Feng, PhD, MPH, LP, RYT-5004

Published in the International Journal of Yoga Therapy

The role of interoception in reducing trauma associated distress: a feasibility study

Authored by Daria Shatrova, Pablo F. Cáncer & Jose Manuel Caperos

Published in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology

Kripalu Yoga

Breath Relax Feel Watch Allow

About The Kripalu Center For Yoga & Health

The Heart and Soul of Science in Yoga

The Teachings of Swami Kripalu

Nondualism and the Practice of Stillness

Yoga’s Ethical Guide to Living: The Yamas and Niyamas

Swami Kripalu’s Inspiration For Yoga Teachers

Help & Support

National Domestic Violence Hotline

This organization provides crisis support, safety planning, and connections to local shelters for anyone experiencing domestic violence.
Website: www.thehotline.org
24/7 Support Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

RAINN is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, offering a confidential hotline, online chat support, and resources for survivors.
Website: www.rainn.org
24/7 Support Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line connects individuals in crisis with trained counselors for immediate, confidential support via text.
Website: www.crisistextline.org
Text HOME to 741741

Love is Respect (Teen Support)

Love is Respect provides support for dating violence, unhealthy relationships, and creating healthy connections for teens.
Website: www.loveisrespect.org
Helpline: 1-866-331-9474
Text LOVEIS to 22522

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers free, confidential support and referrals for mental health and substance use treatment.
Website: http://www.samhsa.gov
Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)