--- title: "Yoga for Emotional Healing and Trauma-Informed Practice" description: "Explore trauma-informed yoga for emotional healing. I use somatic movement and breathwork to help you connect with your body and release stress. Join my sessions." canonical: https://mytribe.in/pocketfulofyoga/yoga-mindfulness-instruction/my-approach-yoga-for-emotional-healing last_updated: 2025-09-06 --- # Yoga for Emotional Healing and Trauma Release Tribe Verified · 9 years of trauma-informed yoga experience By [Gurpreet Kaur](https://mytribe.in/pocketfulofyoga) · Online classes & Outdoor sessions in Bengaluru · ₹500 per session (estimate) Part of [Yoga & Mindfulness Instruction](https://mytribe.in/pocketfulofyoga/yoga-mindfulness-instruction). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/pocketfulofyoga/yoga-mindfulness-instruction/gallery) Forget perfect poses. We use yoga as a tool to release what is actually stuck in your body, from daily anxiety to deeper emotional baggage. Let's move through it together. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This is a look at my own healing journey, from dealing with sciatica and hormonal issues to becoming stronger and guiding others. I believe that by listening to our bodies and addressing suppressed emotions, true healing is possible.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/88f3d334-e323-410f-a638-3ec4959f8799) - [Video: Heart-opening poses can be emotionally challenging because they make us vulnerable. This sequence, using a yoga wheel, shows how we can gently work on opening up, reminding ourselves that our hearts may be scared, but they are not incapable of opening.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b50d4629-79e0-453f-80e3-699073647687) - [Video: A headstand, or Sirsasana, is more than just a physical challenge; it's an exercise in emotional balance. This video explains how inversions teach us to trust ourselves to hold the pose, and also to trust that we can handle a fall, a lesson that applies to life itself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc019a59-978b-4cdb-94b4-5a75902ec06a) - [Video: If you struggle to speak up for yourself, it can be linked to emotions stored in the body. This video demonstrates how poses like Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, or Pigeon Pose, combined with specific breathwork, can help release tension in the hips and throat, aiding in emotional expression.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1431cbb1-f144-49d4-9f9b-256602451f39) - [Video: What does it mean to feel safe in your body? It's not about avoiding negative emotions, but allowing them to exist without judgment. My yoga practice is about creating that safe space within yourself, choosing progress over perfection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7738095c-a029-40f7-8e0e-e4fe27f387e5) - [Video: We all self-sabotage sometimes, telling ourselves we're not ready or fit enough to start. This is a reminder to identify where you might be holding yourself back and to take the first step, even if you don't feel completely ready.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/54588879-36fb-4463-af4e-065a5fcfe300) - [Video: There is immense strength in being soft. This gentle flow demonstrates how yoga isn't always about pushing hard; it's also about the grace and power found in fluid, mindful movement and connecting with your breath.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b4af792c-9c48-4fc7-b280-ff74db7f3a0f) - [Video: My take on New Year's resolutions. I believe movement should be a joyful, long-term commitment, not something done under pressure. If you're ready to genuinely explore what your body is capable of, then I'm your person.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/478a8127-5097-4147-b57d-41b6068f1ea9) - [Video: A question I often get is how I find time for my own practice while teaching. My answer is about shifting your mindset. With experience, you learn to access the benefits of a full practice in shorter, more intuitive sessions that your body needs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ab11ae3-3e1d-4eda-b7c7-91089432c1fa) - ![A piece of my writing that reflects my philosophy. The journey is a climb, and reflecting on it with all the versions of yourself that helped you along the way is part of the healing process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ee7347e7-ac58-4aa0-8476-dc57ee91de24) - !["On the other side, is you." This is a reminder to keep going on your journey of self-discovery. The person you are becoming is fierce, gentle, and everything you never imagined you could be.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c3f9116-f6f6-40d5-8a4e-fb7f5049913f) - ![This quote by Chrissy Carter perfectly captures my teaching philosophy: "Don't be a yoga teacher, be yourself and teach yoga." Authenticity is at the heart of everything I do.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e6bc550-1c99-4345-a678-d9803a29c113) ## About My Approach: Yoga for Emotional Healing You might be used to yoga classes focused solely on flexibility or achieving 'the perfect pose', but here, we prioritize your nervous system. Whether you are dealing with burnout, anxiety, or feelings that just won't go away, we use somatic movement, breathwork, and yoga psychology to help you identify where you are holding stress and teach your body how to safely let it go. It is not about how you look on the mat, but about how you feel once you step off it. My approach to yoga is rooted in the reality that your body keeps the score. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or are struggling with hormonal imbalances like PCOD, it is often because your nervous system is trapped in a loop of fight, flight, or freeze. In these sessions, we don't just stretch—we create a space for emotional release. We work with somatic techniques and specific pranayama (breathwork) designed to shift your body from high-stress states to relaxation. I am a RYT500 certified instructor and yoga psychologist, and I bring 9 years of experience to every session. You will not find any judgment here. We focus on 'heart openers' to address vulnerability and inversions to build self-trust. We keep things real: - **Trauma-Informed Focus:** We move at your pace, always ensuring you feel safe within your own skin. - **Accountability:** If you need a gentle push to show up for yourself, you have found the right person. - **Accessibility:** Whether you join the online group batches or a private counseling session, the goal remains the same: moving from suppressing emotions to processing them. Yoga is not just a workout; it is a way to get back to yourself. If you are tired of fighting your body and ready to try a different way, join me. We will work through the blocks together. ## About Gurpreet Kaur I’m Gurpreet, and I’m a total nature paglu who believes yoga is for everyone, regardless of flexibility. I don’t do corporate jargon—I do real talk, real healing, and high accountability because I know what it’s like to feel stuck. 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