Program evaluation of trauma-informed yoga for vulnerable populations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trauma 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.

Methods

Trauma-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

SUBMITTER: Tibbitts DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8325936 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature