Workshop Details & Registration
Trauma-Informed Yin Yoga: Slowing Down with Awareness
Exploring stillness, breath, and embodied presence through gentle, choice-centered practice.
with JoAnn Jaffe
Yin Yoga is a slow, meditative practice of holding supported postures for longer periods of time, often close to the ground. This approach invites stillness, supports connective tissue health, and creates space to notice internal sensations.
In this trauma-informed offering, Yin is approached with care and flexibility. Rather than pushing into intensity, participants are invited to explore what feels accessible and supportive in their bodies. Emphasis is placed on choice, consent, and self-paced participation.
Prop supported, longer-held postures with options and modifications
Breath awareness to support regulation and tolerance of sensation
Language that encourages agency and personal choice
Emphasis is placed on choice, consent, and self-paced participation. You are always encouraged to modify, rest, or opt out at any time.
There is no expectation to share personal experiences. All practices are invitational, and participants are encouraged to rest, modify, or opt out at any time.
This space is designed to be inclusive, grounding, and respectful of diverse experiences.
All levels of practitioners are welcome. Registered Yoga Teachers will receive Yoga Alliance continuing education contact hours for attending (our YACEP profile is here).
What to bring
Water
Journal and pen (optional)
Wear clothes that are comfortable for movement (we recommended light layers)
We provide yoga mats and all necessary props at no additional charge, however you are free to bring your own if you prefer
Meet your host
OG Yoga is celebrating its 10th year delivering trauma-informed, diversity-sensitive, mindfulness-based yoga through partnerships with organizations serving marginalized individuals to support healing, resilience, self-development and positive social change.
JoAnn Jaffe created San Diego nonprofit OG Yoga in 2015 with the mission to make healing yoga accessible to vulnerable communities. JoAnn’s yoga credentials include E-500 Registered Yoga Alliance training, Uprising Yoga for Youth & Underserved Communities, Yin Practice Certification, and Prison Yoga Project. She brings a blend of private and public sector experience as a fundraiser, leader, social change advocate, passionate yogini, and instructor/mentor.
Investment
$40 per workshop (see below for information on registering for all 6 of our workshops as a discounted package)
Unlimited Membership holders receive a 20% discount on workshops!
Cancellation Policy
Workshop registration is non-refundable. Cancellations will receive credit equal to the amount paid, which can be used toward our studio classes or a future workshop or event.
About our workshops
OG Yoga’s unique series offers accessible, trauma-informed 2-hour workshops designed to support connection, awareness, and embodied resilience. Rooted in Yoga philosophy principles and informed by modern, body-based approaches, each workshop creates space for participants to explore the relationship between body, breath, and lived experience.
Through gentle movement, guided reflection, and choice-centered practices, participants are invited to engage at their own pace, without pressure to perform or achieve.
Workshops will be held on select Saturdays from 10:30am-12:30pm in June through August. Space is limited to 10 in-person participants at OG Yoga’s studio in Normal Heights and up to 10 participants via Zoom.
Sign up for individual workshops or the entire series. All levels of practitioners are welcome. Registered Yoga Teachers will receive Yoga Alliance continuing education contact hours for attending (our YACEP profile is here).