Have you practiced yoga perhaps for years and still felt like something was missing? Maybe your body got stronger, your flexibility improved, but deep down your nervous system was still running on overdrive, your emotions still felt stuck, and the stress or burnout never really went away.

That was me for years.

In this episode, I share my turning point from corporate burnout and illness into discovering yin yoga and trauma-aware practices and why they reached places that “regular yoga” never could.

We’ll explore:

Why so many people practice yoga and still feel stuck in stress or overwhelm

How my illness forced me to slow down and discover yin yoga as nervous system medicine

The difference between stretching your body and actually releasing stored emotions

Why safety, trauma-awareness, and nervous system regulation matter more than “fancy flows”

What makes yin yoga uniquely powerful for integration, embodiment, and healing

If you’ve ever wondered why your yoga practice didn’t fully shift the patterns you were hoping it would, or if you’ve felt like “something deeper” was missing, this conversation is for you.

If today’s episode resonated with you and curious to experience how this works in practice, I invite you to explore it through my free resource: The Emotional and Nervous System Yin Reset.

This experience combines short comprehensive theory, a guided yin yoga practice based on my integrated signature approach The Meridian-Emotion-Nervous System Yoga Method ®    and a reflection journal to integrate your experience. 

Access the Yin Reset here: https://greenomlet.kit.com/3a39c33ccc

Download my free eBook: Meridians & Emotions and Yin Yoga https://greenomlet.kit.com/37e3011856

Try the free Emotional & Nervous System Yin Reset, designed for you to experience how my integrated signature approach The Meridian-Emotion-Nervous System Yoga Method works:

Watch my free Trauma Awareness Webinar - Trauma Informed Yoga Foundations:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/6bfdbb9108

Join my next live 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training in Thailand:

14-23 Dec 2025 https://tri.ps/Aximf

20-29 Jan 2026 https://tri.ps/YjTBO

2-11 Mar 2026 https://tri.ps/zMgTI

12-21 Apr 2026 https://tri.ps/SNpHU

1-10 Jun 2026 https://tri.ps/HSIje  

Join the waitlist of my online self-paced 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training launching December 2025:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/bba2aad3e1

Join the live 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course in Thailand:

4-8 Oct 2025 https://tri.ps/nrlWr

Join the waitlist of the online self-paced 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course launching in early 2026:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/af6ac132a3

Have you ever felt out of place in a yoga or spiritual space, surrounded by all the “good vibes”, but inside something just didn’t sit right? That subtle discomfort, what I call the spiritual ick, often points to something deeper being avoided.

In this episode, I explore spiritual bypassing: when spiritual language or practices are used to dismiss real emotions, grief, trauma, or responsibility. We’ll look at:

What spiritual bypassing is and how it shows up in yoga and wellness spaces

Common phrases that can unintentionally create harm

The consequences bypassing has on our nervous system and healing journey

Why integration, embodiment, and grounded practices matter more than “high vibe only”

How to create yoga spaces where all of you is welcome

If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at “just let go” or felt unseen in a yoga class that pushed positivity over reality, this conversation is for you.

If this resonates and you feel called to this work, I invite you take the first gentle steps:

Download my free eBook: Meridians & Emotions and Yin Yoga https://greenomlet.kit.com/37e3011856

Try the free Emotional & Nervous System Yin Reset, designed for you to experience how my integrated signature approach The Meridian-Emotion-Nervous System Yoga Method works:

Watch my free Trauma Awareness Webinar - Trauma Informed Yoga Foundations:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/6bfdbb9108

Join my next live 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training in Thailand:

14-23 Dec 2025 https://tri.ps/Aximf

20-29 Jan 2026 https://tri.ps/YjTBO

2-11 Mar 2026 https://tri.ps/zMgTI

12-21 Apr 2026 https://tri.ps/SNpHU

1-10 Jun 2026 https://tri.ps/HSIje

Join the waitlist of my online self-paced 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training launching December 2025:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/bba2aad3e1

Join the live 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course in Thailand:

4-8 Oct 2025 https://tri.ps/nrlWr

Join the waitlist of the online self-paced 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course launching in early 2026:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/af6ac132a3

Check out what my previous graduates share about their experience:

 https://youtu.be/taDFLfa7rM4

Teacher Training Demo Video:

https://youtu.be/LNVceTgK4CQ

Work with me 1-1: 

https://greenomlet.kit.com/fcf19e4a4f

 Subscribe to my channels, so you don’t miss future episodes 😊

 

 

Triggers in yoga are real, and they show up for both students and teachers, yet they’re rarely talked about openly. In this episode, we explore what triggers are, why they happen, and how they relate to trauma stored in the body.

You’ll learn:

How even seemingly “safe” postures like Child’s Pose, Happy Baby, or Puppy Pose can activate the nervous system.

Why verbal cues, touch, stillness, or breath practices can unintentionally trigger trauma.

How to respond with choice, agency, and compassion instead of avoidance.

Whether you’re a yoga teacher who wants to guide students safely, or a practitioner seeking a deeper understanding of your own nervous system, this episode will give you tools to navigate triggers without shame or fear.

I also share why avoidance doesn’t help healing, and how understanding triggers is a core part of my courses, where we dive deeply into safe, empowering teaching practices and nervous system awareness.

If this resonates and you feel called to this work, I invite you take the first gentle steps:

Download my free eBook: Meridians & Emotions and Yin Yoga https://greenomlet.kit.com/37e3011856

Watch my free Trauma Awareness Webinar - Trauma Informed Yoga Foundations:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/6bfdbb9108

Join my next live 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training in Thailand:

14-23 Dec 2025 https://tri.ps/Aximf

20-29 Jan 2026 https://tri.ps/YjTBO

2-11 Mar 2026 https://tri.ps/zMgTI

Join the waitlist of my online self-paced 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training launching December 2025:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/bba2aad3e1

Join the live 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course in Thailand:

4-8 Oct 2025 https://tri.ps/nrlWr

Join the waitlist of the online self-paced 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course launching in early 2026:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/af6ac132a3

Touch in yoga can be one of the most supportive tools for healing, or one of the most harmful one.

The difference? It’s not the adjustment itself, but how, why, and with what awareness it’s offered.

In this episode, we dive into the deeply important (and often overlooked) topic of ethical touch and informed, ongoing, explicit consent in yoga spaces.

We’ll explore:

Why consent cards and “one-time agreements” don’t actually protect students

How trauma responses like freeze and fawn can turn a “yes” into a hidden “no”

What safe, trauma-informed touch looks and feels like (and when not to use it at all)

Why informed consent is not a checkbox, but a continuous, fluid process

How to read non-verbal cues and respond with attunement

The truth that touch in yoga is never neutral, it can either regulate or retraumatize.

If you’re a teacher, this is about shifting from “I know what’s best” to recognizing your students as the experts of their own bodies.

If you’re a practitioner, this episode will give you language and awareness to advocate for yourself and your boundaries in class.

✨ This is exactly why I created my trainings:

The 100HR Trauma-Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians TTC (for teachers ready to integrate trauma-informed tools deeply into their yin practice and teaching)

The 30HR Trauma Awareness Training (for teachers and practitioners wanting essential, practical skills in trauma awareness and space holding, without committing to a 100 hours course)

Because at the end of the day, students won’t remember the “perfect” alignment cue or sequence. They’ll remember how safe they felt in your presence.

Touch can heal. Touch can harm. Let’s make sure we’re using it with integrity, clarity, and care.

If this resonates and you feel called to this work, I invite you take the first gentle steps:

Download my free eBook: Meridians & Emotions and Yin Yoga https://greenomlet.kit.com/37e3011856

Watch my free Trauma Awareness Webinar - Trauma Informed Yoga Foundations:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/6bfdbb9108

Join my next live 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training in Thailand:

14-23 Dec 2025 https://tri.ps/Aximf

20-29 Jan 2026 https://tri.ps/YjTBO

2-11 Mar 2026 https://tri.ps/zMgTI

Join the waitlist of my online self-paced 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training launching December 2025:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/bba2aad3e1

Join the live 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course in Thailand:

4-8 Oct 2025 https://tri.ps/nrlWr

Join the waitlist of the online self-paced 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course launching in early 2026:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/af6ac132a3

Check out what my previous graduates share about their experience:

https://youtu.be/taDFLfa7rM4

Teacher Training Demo Video:

https://youtu.be/LNVceTgK4CQ

Work with me 1-1: 

https://greenomlet.kit.com/fcf19e4a4f

 Subscribe to my channels, so you don’t miss future episodes :)

 

When we talk about trauma-informed yoga, two words carry immense weight: self-regulation and co-regulation.

They might sound technical, but they’re anything but. These are deeply human skills, the invisible threads that help us stay steady in our own nervous system, and allow us to meet others with presence, safety, and compassion.

In this episode, I explore:

✨ What self-regulation really is (and how to practice it as a teacher or practitioner)

✨ The role of co-regulation and how our nervous systems impact one another

✨ Why creating safety matters more than perfect cues or sequencing

✨ Common classroom experiences where regulation skills make all the difference

✨ Simple grounding & centering techniques I use before every class to show up centered and steady

Because here’s the truth: when students walk into class, they don’t just bring their bodies. They bring their stories, their stress, their emotions, and their nervous systems. And as teachers (or even as fellow practitioners), how we regulate ourselves and how we show up for others shapes the entire experience.

This is why self-regulation and co-regulation are at the heart of trauma-informed yoga.

If this resonates and you feel called to this work, I invite you take the first gentle steps:

Try out my 5-Minutes Centering & Grounding exercise: https://greenomlet.kit.com/4f4f802136

Download my free eBook: Meridians & Emotions and Yin Yoga https://greenomlet.kit.com/37e3011856

Watch my free Trauma Awareness Webinar - Trauma Informed Yoga Foundations:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/6bfdbb9108

Join my next live 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training in Thailand:

14-23 Dec 2025 https://tri.ps/Aximf

20-29 Jan 2026 https://tri.ps/YjTBO

2-11 Mar 2026 https://tri.ps/zMgTI

Join the waitlist of my online self-paced 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training launching December 2025:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/bba2aad3e1

Join the live 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course in Thailand:

4-8 Oct 2025 https://tri.ps/nrlWr

Join the waitlist of the online self-paced 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course launching in early 2026:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/af6ac132a3

Check out what my previous graduates share about their experience:

 https://youtu.be/taDFLfa7rM4

Teacher Training Demo Video:

https://youtu.be/LNVceTgK4CQ

Work with me 1-1: 

https://greenomlet.kit.com/fcf19e4a4f

 Subscribe to my channels, so you don’t miss future episodes :)

 

Yoga is not just about sequencing, cues, or playlists. What truly transforms a class is how safe, seen, and supported your students feel in your presence.

In this episode, I explore:

What attunement really is, and how it shapes the nervous system state of your students

The art of space holding and why it matters more than the “perfect” class plan

Why the antidote to anxiety isn’t calm, but safety

Practical attunement tools you can start using today

Red flags that signal when a space isn’t truly safe

This isn’t about fixing anyone or being endlessly calm. It’s about presence over performance. It’s about learning how to co-regulate, how to notice the subtle cues, and how to create an environment where students can truly rest into themselves.

If you’ve ever felt that something was missing in your yoga teacher training when it comes to safety, trauma awareness, and the nervous system, you’re not wrong. Most trainings don’t teach this. And yet, these are the exact skills that separate a good teacher from a transformative one.

If this resonates and you feel called to this work, I invite you take the first gentle steps:

Download my free eBook: Meridians & Emotions and Yin Yoga https://greenomlet.kit.com/37e3011856

Watch my free Trauma Awareness Webinar - Trauma Informed Yoga Foundations:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/6bfdbb9108

Join my next live 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training in Thailand:

 

14-23 Dec 2025 https://tri.ps/Aximf

20-29 Jan 2026 https://tri.ps/YjTBO

2-11 Mar 2026 https://tri.ps/zMgTI

Join the waitlist of my online self-paced 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training launching December 2025:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/bba2aad3e1

Join the live 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course in Thailand:

4-8 Oct 2025 https://tri.ps/nrlWr

Join the waitlist of the online self-paced 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course launching in early 2026:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/af6ac132a3

Check out what my previous graduates share about their experience:

https://youtu.be/taDFLfa7rM4

Teacher Training Demo Video:

https://youtu.be/LNVceTgK4CQ

Work with me 1-1: 

https://greenomlet.kit.com/fcf19e4a4f

Subscribe to my channels, so you don’t miss future episodes:

 

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Have you ever been in a yoga class where emotions surfaced and no one knew what to do?

Maybe you’ve been the teacher, unsure how to support a student without overstepping.

Or maybe you’ve been the student, wishing for a space that felt truly safe.

This is where trauma-informed space holding becomes important.

In this episode, I’ll share:

✨ Why space holding is one of the most essential, yet overlooked skills in yoga

✨ How understanding the nervous system changes the felt sense of safety in a yoga class setting

✨ Practical ways teachers and practitioners can begin bringing trauma-awareness into their practice or teaching

If this resonates and you feel called to this work, I invite you take the first gentle steps:

Download my free eBook: Meridians & Emotions and Yin Yoga https://greenomlet.kit.com/37e3011856

Join my free Trauma Awareness Webinar: 

Join my next live 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training in Thailand:

14-23 Dec 2025 https://tri.ps/Aximf

20-29 Jan 2026 https://tri.ps/YjTBO

2-11 Mar 2026 https://tri.ps/zMgTI

Join the waitlist of my online self-paced 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training launching late 2025:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/bba2aad3e1

Join the first live 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course in Thailand:

4-8 Oct 2025 https://tri.ps/nrlWr

Join the waitlist of the online self-paced 30HR The Art of Trauma-Informed Space Holding course launching in early 2026:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/af6ac132a3

Check out what my previous graduates share about their experience:

 https://youtu.be/rxQ_qqCG6Bs

Teacher Training Demo Video:

https://youtu.be/LNVceTgK4CQ

Work with me 1-1: 

https://greenomlet.kit.com/fcf19e4a4f

Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!

In this conversation, I sit down with my mentor from The Yoga Therapy Institute to explore the deeper layers of yoga therapy and trauma-informed work.

We explore the following topics:

My mentor’s personal journey into yoga therapy

What yoga therapy really is (and how it differs from a yoga class)

How trauma-informed approaches integrate into yoga therapy

The educational work The Yoga Therapy Institute does worldwide

How you can take the next steps if you feel called to this path

As many of you know, I’m currently in the process of completing my 875HR Yoga Therapy Diploma Course with The Yoga Therapy Institute, and it’s been a life-changing journey. This interview offers a rare glimpse into the philosophy and mission behind this work, and why it matters so much for the future of yoga, healing, and community care.

Whether you’re a yoga teacher, a dedicated practitioner, or simply curious about yoga therapy and trauma-informed practices, I hope this conversation inspires and informs you.

If this conversation resonates, I invite you to have look at the resources below:

The Yoga Therapy Institute Website: https://theyogatherapyinstitute.org/

IAYT Accredited 875HR Yoga Therapy Diploma Course: https://theyogatherapyinstitute.org/yoga-therapy-diploma-online-875-accredited/

Short Courses: https://theyogatherapyinstitute.org/yoga-therapy-short-courses-6-hours/

About Monserrat G Mukherjee: https://theyogatherapyinstitute.org/montserrat-g-mukherjee/

Book a Yoga Therapy session with Montserrat:‪+31653655805

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyogatherapyinstitute/

YouTube Channel with amazing educational videos: https://www.youtube.com/@theyogatherapyinstitute

After a little pause for travels and work, I’m back and ready to share the beautiful aftermath of our recent 100HR Trauma-Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training on Koh Phangan.

In this episode, I reflect on what it’s like to hold space for deep emotional work, the transformations I witnessed in our graduates, and why the “integration phase” after a training might be the most powerful part of all.

I’ll also give you a peek at what’s ahead: our next live TTC in December, and a brand-new 30HR Trauma Awareness course that you can join live or online.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Download my free eBook: Meridians & Emotions in Yin Yoga https://greenomlet.kit.com/37e3011856

Access my FREE Trauma Informed Yoga Foundations Webinar Series:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/6bfdbb9108

Join my next live 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training in Thailand:

14-23 Dec 2025 https://tri.ps/Aximf

2-11 Mar 2026 https://tri.ps/zMgTI

Join the waitlist of my online self-paced 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training launching late 2025:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/bba2aad3e1

Check out what my previous graduates share about their experience:

 https://youtu.be/rxQ_qqCG6Bs

Teacher Training Demo Video:

https://youtu.be/LNVceTgK4CQ

Work with me 1-1: 

https://greenomlet.kit.com/fcf19e4a4f

 Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!

This week’s episode is a personal one.

I’m turning 42 and pausing to reflect on the path that brought me here: from corporate life and survival mode… to teaching trauma-informed Yin Yoga, mentoring yoga teachers, and holding space for emotional healing around the world.

In this video, I share my own journey of letting go, starting over (many times), and slowly uncovering my dharma - not through certainty or perfection, but through presence, pain, and persistence.

This is for you if you’ve ever felt:

– “Behind” in life or healing

– Burned out as a teacher or space holder

– Called to something deeper, but unsure how to begin

– Too old, too sensitive, too late with ‘life’

You’ll hear stories, reminders, and truths I wish I knew earlier, like:

– Your purpose doesn’t arrive fully formed

– Healing is not linear

– Dharma isn’t a job title, it’s a way of showing up

– You are not too late, and messy beginnings still matter

If this reflection resonates, please leave a comment, share with someone on their healing journey, or simply take a breath and remember:

You are right on time.

If you feel called to this work, I invite you take the first gentle steps:

Download my free eBook: Meridians & Emotions in Yin Yoga https://greenomlet.kit.com/37e3011856

Access my FREE Trauma Informed Yoga Foundations Webinar Series:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/6bfdbb9108

Join my next live 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training in Thailand:

3-12 Aug 2025 https://tri.ps/ebhlC

14-23 Dec 2025 https://tri.ps/Aximf

2-11 Mar 2026 https://tri.ps/zMgTI

Join the waitlist of my online self-paced 100HR Trauma Informed Yin Yoga & Chinese Meridians Teacher Training launching late 2025:

https://greenomlet.kit.com/bba2aad3e1

Check out what my previous graduates share about their experience:

https://youtu.be/rxQ_qqCG6Bs

Teacher Training Demo Video:

https://youtu.be/LNVceTgK4CQ

Work with me 1-1: 

https://greenomlet.kit.com/fcf19e4a4f

 Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!