During this class, Hala takes the time to explain the foundational concepts behind Somatic Psychology, the physiology of stress and how to practice yoga in a way that deeply re-patterns the way that we process and handle stress and trauma. She weaves in some stories from her personal life and experience as a somatic counselor for the past 10 years. This is a well-rounded class that begins slow and deep and builds to stronger standing poses. Have two blocks and a strap available.
| Lenth (minutes) | 85 |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Focus | Mental Health |
| Style | Slow Flow |
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Hala Khouri
Hala Khouri, M.A., SEP, E-RYT has been teaching yoga and the movement arts for over 20 years. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University and her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where she is also currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Depth Psychology with a specialization in Community, Liberation, & Ecopsychology. She is trained in Somatic Experiencing, a body-based psychotherapy that addresses trauma and its symptoms. Hala is a co-founder of Off the Mat, Into the World, a training organization that bridges yoga and activism within a social justice framework. She leads trauma-informed yoga trainings nationally and her own 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in Los Angeles. She has been in private practice for 10 years working with individuals and couples. Hala lives in Venice, CA with her husband and two sons, where she also teaches public yoga classes weekly.
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