Trauma Informed Yoga & Breathwork
Trauma-informed yoga is a form of yoga practice designed to support individuals who have experienced trauma. It is based on the understanding that trauma can have a profound impact on the body, mind, and nervous system.
Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma-informed breathwork is a therapeutic approach that uses intentional breathing techniques to help individuals release the physical and psychological effects of trauma in a safe, supportive, and client-led environment. It prioritizes safety, choice, and collaboration, and focuses on helping the nervous system regulate from a state of hyperarousal to one of groundedness.
Trauma Informed Breathwork
The Key Principles
ITC is more than just as a practice. It is a movement towards collective healing
Safety and Choice
Participants are given the autonomy to make choices about their practice, including modifications and opting out of activities.
Respect and Empathy:
Instructors are trained to be sensitive to the individual experiences of trauma survivors and to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Body Awareness
The practice emphasizes bringing awareness to bodily sensations and honoring individual limits.
Mind-Body Connection
Yoga poses and breathing techniques are used to help individuals connect with their bodies and regulate their nervous systems.
Empowerment
The focus is on empowering individuals to heal and build resilience through their own agency.
Easy & Convenient
We thrive to provide care that works with your schedule and budget through our Telehealth, Scheduler and Online Payment channels.
How Does Trauma Informed Yoga & Breathwork
Nervous system regulation: Specific breathing patterns, like rhythmic or circular breathing, help to calm the nervous system and shift it away from the "fight, flight, or freeze" response.
Somatic release: By engaging the body through breath, this practice can help release trauma that is "stored" in the body, reducing symptoms like dissociation or hyper-vigilance.
Emotional processing: The practice can create a safe space to access and process suppressed emotions associated with traumatic experiences, leading to emotional catharsis and integration.
Mind-body connection: It fosters a deeper awareness of the mind-body connection, allowing individuals to connect with their own innate healing abilities.
Who can benefit
Trauma-informed breathwork is beneficial for those dealing with conditions like PTSD, anxiety, depression and those who
Experience emotional overwhelm or have difficulty regulating their emotions.
Struggle with anxiety, stress, or grief.
Are in addiction recovery.
Experience trauma-related physical or psychological symptoms like dissociation or emotional numbness.
Trauma-Informed Yoga Fees & Schedule
Virtual or In Person (Santa Monica, CA)
Drop-In Class: $25
5-Class Pass: $110 ($22/class)
10-Class Pass: $200 ($20/class)
Breathwork Session Fees & Schedule
Virtual or In Person (Santa Monica, CA) Individual (60 min): $150
Group (90 min, up to 10 people): $50/person
Meet
Tiffany Chandler, SEP, E-RYT
Tiffany is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, trauma-informed yoga teacher, and nervous system educator with over a decade of experience teaching yoga and meditation worldwide. She supports clients through somatic coaching, integration work, and group healing—always grounded in safety, reverence, and the body’s wisdom.
Locations & Booking
In-Person: Santa Monica (monthly groups + yoga)
Virtual: Tiffany offers 1:1 coaching and groups worldwide via secure online platforms.
Our 4 Branches of Care
At ITC, we know healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.
We offer four interconnected pathways, so you can find the support that meets you where you are.
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Traditional Therapy (Telehealth & In Person for CA Residents)
Compassionate, somatically grounded therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our clinicians specialize in trauma recovery, sexual trauma, relational healing, and intergenerational repair.
Individual • Couples • Family • Integrative EMDR • Somatic Experiencing
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Coaching & Wellness (Worldwide)
Trauma-informed yoga, nervous system education, breathwork, and somatic coaching. These offerings create accessible, non-clinical spaces for regulation, embodiment, and spiritual connection.
Somatic Coaching • Yoga & Breathwork • Psychedelic Integration
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Groups, Workshops & Retreats (Scheduled)
Practical and engaging trainings for schools, parents, and community groups. From nervous system education to burnout prevention, we equip communities with tools that support both children and adults.
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Corporate Development & Consultation
Leadership programs and organizational wellness consultations. We help businesses and teams address burnout, strengthen communication, and create cultures where both productivity and people can thrive.
If You’re in Crisis
If you’re in immediate crisis, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
