ArticleEvaluation and program planning2021
Program evaluation of trauma-informed yoga for vulnerable populations.
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- "Progressing physically and mentally" - a qualitative investigation into perceptions of mental well-being and barriers to participation in a nine-week yoga program among older inmates in Germany.Health & justice · 2026Article
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- Patients experience of trauma adapted yoga as a health promoting activity in forensic psychiatric care.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2025Article
- Do Contemplative Practices Promote Trauma Recovery? A Narrative Review from 2018 to 2023.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Community-based substance use treatment programs for reentering justice-involved adults: A scoping review.Drug and alcohol dependence reports · 2024Article
- "Following the Breath:" A Trauma-Informed Intervention for Educator Wellness in Rural Montana.Education sciences · 2023Article
- Effect of Yoga involvement on mental health in times of crisis: A cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundTrauma is highly prevalent among vulnerable populations, including those who are incarcerated, in treatment for substance use, or seeking mental health services. Trauma-informed yoga seeks to create a safer yoga practice for individuals with a trauma history and may improve emotional and physical wellbeing. Thus, we conducted an evaluation of a trauma-informed yoga program to gain insight into participant experiences.
methodsTrauma-informed yoga classes were led by trained volunteers and held in three sectors that work with vulnerable populations: corrections and reentry, substance use treatment and recovery, and community and mental health. Data were collected via anonymous survey using a retrospective pre-post design. The survey instrument captured reasons for student participation and perceived effects of yoga on emotional and physical wellbeing.
resultsStudents were motivated to participate in yoga classes by expectations of physical, mental, and spiritual benefit. Students reported perceived improvements in emotional and physical wellbeing and greater use of self-regulation skills after starting yoga.
conclusionOur findings suggest trauma-informed yoga is perceived as beneficial by vulnerable individuals, especially those in the correctional system or recovering from substance use. Our results support the value of offering trauma-informed yoga in institutionalized and community settings. Improvements in emotional and physical wellbeing warrant formal study.
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