A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY OF PRACTITIONERS’ USE OF YOGA WITH YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA

It is not uncommon for youth (ages 2–19) to experience trauma. There are various types of traumatic events that may lead adverse effects on youths’ emotional, cognitive, social, physical, and spiritual health. important receive support resources address the negative impacts trauma have their minds bodies. Yoga a holistic practice these in all 5 health domains. However, there many inconsistencies gaps literature regarding use yoga with who experienced The purpose this descriptive survey research study was by describing approaches 56 practitioners utilize trauma, perceptions how why they youth. Findings highlighted importance implementing trauma-specific adaptations when facilitating such as increasing participant autonomy, providing safe environment, developing therapeutic rapport. Results also indicated most common among emotional physical needs Implications findings opportunities future discussed.