Thank you for taking the time to engage with the recording of our April 2nd live session.

As always, you’re warmly invited to share anything that resonated with you—a moment from the facilitation practice, an observation, or a question that came up as you watched.

If it’s helpful to have a prompt, you might consider:

• What stood out to you during the movement demonstration of the chair-supported sequence? Was there anything in the pacing, language, or structure that you found particularly supportive or interesting?
• As you review the sequence on page 50 of the facilitation guide, what questions or curiosities arise around facilitating this practice? How might you adapt it for the populations you currently serve—or hope to serve?

You’re also encouraged, if it feels supportive, to use this space to connect with one another. If you’re interested in practicing facilitation together outside of our live sessions, feel free to reach out here in the forum to find others who may want to connect and practice.

Grateful to continue learning alongside you.

Thank you for taking the time to engage with the recording of our March 26th live session.

You’re warmly invited to share anything that resonated with you—a reflection, question, or moment that stood out as you moved through the recording.

If it’s helpful to have a prompt, you might consider one of the following:

• How did the discussion of Santosha (contentment) land for you? What does contentment mean in your life right now, especially in relation to expectations, growth, or where you find yourself in this moment?
• Take a look at the sequence on page 54 of the facilitation guide. How might you adapt or offer this practice for the populations you currently serve—or hope to serve in the future? What considerations come up around language, pacing, accessibility, or environment?

There’s no right way to engage—brief reflections, evolving thoughts, or open questions are all welcome.

Grateful to continue learning alongside you.

As always, you’re warmly invited to share anything that resonated with you—a reflection, question, moment of insight, or even something that felt unclear or challenging.

If it’s supportive to have a prompt, you might consider reflecting on one of the following:

• What stood out to you when reviewing the sample slides of final reflection projects from previous graduates? Did anything inspire, challenge, or shape how you’re thinking about your own final project?

• How did the discussion of Saucha (purity/clarity) land for you? What does clarity—internally or externally—mean in your life or practice right now?

• What were your observations, reactions, or questions related to the Integration & Relaxation phase of sequencing or the movement practice offered? How did this phase feel in your body, or how might you approach guiding it?

There’s no right way to engage here—brief reflections, longer shares, or even open questions are all welcome.

Grateful for your continued presence and willingness to explore together.

This resource has been a foundational tool within PYP, and I am currently in the process of revising and expanding it. As part of this next edition, the sequencing section will be edited to offer more clarity around the sequence templates, along with additional guidance to support facilitators in adapting and customizing practices for the unique needs of the spaces and populations they serve.

I will also be adding a new section that outlines a step-by-step 8-week pilot program. This is designed to support those who are introducing yoga in new settings, particularly with individuals who may have little to no prior experience with the practice.

Additionally, the updated edition will include guidance around postures—highlighting those that are not recommended within PYP programming, as well as shapes that may be vulnerable or inaccessible depending on individual lived experience and environmental context.

I’d love to invite you into this process. As you review the guide, please feel free to share any feedback, questions, or suggestions here in this thread. Your insights can help shape this resource into something even more supportive and practical for facilitators, both in program settings and for personal practice.

Thank you for being part of this evolving work.

Thank you to everyone who joined the live session and to those who are engaging with the recording. As always, you’re invited to share any reflections or observations that arose while watching the session. Many people find it helpful simply to note what resonated, what surprised them, or what questions emerged while exploring the material.

If you prefer a prompt to guide your reflection, you might consider one of the following:

Aparigraha (Non-Attachment)
What stood out to you from our discussion of aparigraha? Did you notice any areas in your personal practice or facilitation where expectations, comparison, or outcomes can influence the experience?

Concentration & Focus
As we explored the next phase of sequencing, what thoughts or questions arose about cultivating concentration and focus in a trauma-informed space? How might this phase support participants in developing awareness of their attention and coordination of movement and breath?

Movement Practice
What did you notice in your own experience while observing or participating in the demonstrated movement practice? Were there moments where your attention shifted, or where you noticed curiosity, resistance, ease, or challenge?

As always, feel free to share as much or as little as feels comfortable. Your reflections help deepen the collective learning within this community.

As you watch the recording from this week’s session, you’re invited to share anything that resonated with you — an idea, question, observation, or personal reflection that arose while engaging with the material.

If you prefer a prompt to guide your reflection, you might consider one of the following:

• Sequencing Guide:
What questions, curiosities, or insights arose as you explored the Facilitator’s Guide to Sequencing, Cueing, and Adaptive Practices? How might this guide support you in thinking about structuring or facilitating a movement practice?

• Strength & Mobility:
Reflecting on the discussion and demonstration of strength and resilience, what stood out to you? Did anything shift in your understanding of how strength-based movement can support regulation, stability, or confidence in participants?

• Brahmacharya (Non-Excess):
How do you interpret the concept of Brahmacharya in the context of facilitation or personal practice? What might “non-excess” look like in how we move, teach, speak, or hold space?

As always, there is no right or wrong reflection. Share what feels meaningful or relevant to your learning.

I look forward to reading your thoughts.

You’re warmly invited to share what resonated most from this week’s live session — a concept, a question, a moment in discussion, or something that stirred as you listened to the recording.

If it feels supportive to have a more specific prompt, you might consider one of the following:

• How do you see Asteya (non-stealing) applying to facilitation?
  Have you noticed moments of comparison, performance, over-identification, or withholding in yourself?
  What might it look like to teach from sufficiency rather than scarcity?
• What stood out to you in our discussion of trauma and nervous system responses?
  How might this awareness influence the pacing, tone, or structure of a class you facilitate?
• Considering the first three phases of sequencing we’ve explored — energetic awareness, range of motion, and centering/somatics — how might you offer a short movement sequence that integrates these elements?
  How would you support participants in recognizing embodied energy, exploring accessible movement, and incorporating intentional pauses?

As always, thoughtful reflection — not length — supports integration. I look forward to hearing what’s landing for you.

If you’re engaging with the recording of our February 19 session, thank you for continuing to show up for this work in the way that is accessible to you.

You’re warmly invited to share what resonated most—a moment in the Satya discussion, something stirred by reflecting on inner monologue, an insight from the centering and somatics practice, or even a question or comment about the Guest Lecture Series.

If you prefer a prompt, you might consider:

1. Satya & Facilitation:
   What felt clarifying or challenging in our discussion of personal and global truth? How might Satya influence the way you show up as a facilitator or leader?

2. Inner Monologue:
   After reflecting on self-talk, what patterns did you notice? Did bringing awareness to your internal voice shift anything in your body or breath?

3. Centering & Somatics:
   What did you observe during the pause and notice moments? How did slowing down impact your nervous system or your sense of clarity?

As always, sharing here serves as attendance for those engaging through the recording.

Thank you for contributing to this shared learning space.

As part of your YTT journey, we are joined by a truly extraordinary panel of guest teachers, leaders, scholars, and movement workers who generously bring their experience and insight to deepen our collective learning.

Each guest brings a different lens—rooted in personal practice, social justice, trauma-informed healing, and systemic wisdom. This series is an invitation to expand our understanding of what it means to teach, serve, and hold space—especially in carceral and system-impacted environments.

❗Please note:

• Please feel welcome to leave any questions, comments, and/or reflections for any of the guests as a reply to this thread. I do share all pertinent comments with the individual guests.

• All recordings will be added to this thread as they become available (Titles listed in blue is the link to the recording).

• Any materials shared by the guests will also be posted here.

• You are invited to attend live or watch the recordings and post your reflections in the forum.

🗓️ Guest Lecture Schedule (Chronological)

Judge Victor Reyes  -  Authenticity in Service Work
Explore the importance of authenticity and ethical considerations in service-oriented yoga facilitation.

Hari-Kirtana Das  - Exploring the Bhagavad Gita
Wisdom from the Gita for modern healing-centered leadership and facilitation.

Kristie Torbick  - Counterposes & Balance 
Explores how balancing movement patterns supports physical and emotional regulation, offering practical tools for trauma-informed sequencing—while also reflecting on the lived realities of healing within and beyond systems of harm.

Bill Brown  - Beyond Asana: Integrating Wisdom from Tradition, Science, and Life
Practical and philosophical tools for navigating crisis moments with clarity, purpose, and grounded leadership.

Nicole Hellthaler  -Managing Challenging Behaviors in Trauma-Informed Spaces
Tools for de-escalation and maintaining safety and compassion in challenging environments.

Josefin Wikstrom  PRE-RECORDED LECTURE AVAILABLE! Adapting Trauma-Informed Yoga for Mental Health

Additional Session w/Josefin- Facilitator Workshop: Working with Severe Mental Health Challenges in Correctional Settings with Josefin Wikström

Gain tools and techniques for adapting trauma-informed yoga practices to support mental health, with a focus on working in diverse clinical and community settings.

Diane Ambrosini   -Understanding the Vagus Nerve through a Yogic Lens
Somatic tools for supporting emotional regulation and nervous system health.

Kim Peacock  - Guiding Incarcerated Youth
Discover best practices for working with incarcerated youth, including age-appropriate sequencing and strategies for building trust and engagement.

Sonia Diaz Brown  - April 14th at 4:30pm EST
Maintaining Facility Relationships & Self-Regulation in a Carceral Setting
Explore best practices for maintaining professional relationships within carceral settings and techniques for self-regulation to sustain effective facilitation.

Sachi Doctor  - April 22nd at 11am EST
Healing with Ayurveda: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Restoring & Maintaining Balance
Ayurvedic approaches to balancing energy and supporting nervous system resilience

Nikki Myers  -  April 28th at 4:30pm EST 
Healing in the Margins
The intersections of trauma, addiction, and recovery; building inclusive, transformative healing spaces.

🗓️ Additional Guest Lectures – Dates & Times To be Determined (TBD)

Dr. Jennifer Bourgeois  TBD
Cultural Responsibility & Humility in Criminal Justice Work
Strategies for fostering trust and inclusivity while working inside justice systems.

Dr. Haunani Chong Drake   TBD
Cultural Stewardship and the 5 Elements
Indigenous perspectives on balance, trauma recovery, and integrating elemental wisdom into facilitation.

Vanessa Ramos  TBD
Disability Justice & Accessible Yoga Practices
This lecture explores disability justice principles and offers practical strategies for making yoga more accessible and inclusive for participants of all abilities.

If you’re engaging with the recording of our February 12 session, welcome. Thank you for continuing to show up for this work in the way that is accessible to you.

You’re invited to share anything that resonated—a concept, a moment in the movement practice, a philosophical thread, or something that stirred personally or professionally.

You might also reflect on:

• How was it to experience a recorded breakout session? Did you notice anything different in how you engaged with the recording having this additional experience?

• During the Range of Motion practice, what did you notice about capacity, choice, or nervous system response?

• In our discussion of Ahimsa and assumptions/biases, what felt clarifying, challenging, or activating?

• What questions arose for you during the exploration of the Yoga Sutras?

As always, sharing here serves as attendance for those engaging through the recording.

Thank you for contributing to this shared learning space.