Hope for Recovery
healing from Traumadiscover
The Journey to Wholeness
“The more consciousness you bring into the body, the stronger the immune system becomes. It is as if every cell awakens and rejoices. The body loves your attention. It is also a potent form of self healing.” – Eckhart Tolle
Yoga therapy supports restoration on every level—body, mind, and spirit—because each part of us is deeply interconnected. What affects one area will inevitably influence the others. This approach is especially effective in trauma recovery, where so much of our experience is held in the body. Through gentle, evidence-informed practices, yoga therapy offers a path toward reconnection, release, and a renewed sense of wholeness. It’s more than movement—it’s a process of restoration from the inside out.
Meredith Phipps is a skilled trauma-informed yoga therapist with years of experience, client-centered care, and a deep commitment to helping you create connection, safety, and awe within your own body.
What is trauma?
Experiencing trauma is our body’s natural response to something overwhelming or terrifying—like an accident or a violent event. Sometimes, our nervous system can process the experience and return to a state of calm. Other times, it gets stuck in that heightened, defensive state—like the alarm system in our body won’t turn off, even though the danger has passed.
When this happens, it can start to show up in all kinds of ways: anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, even physical pain. It’s exhausting to live in that state—and it can affect nearly every part of life.
Recovery is possible
Our mind and body are wired to protect us from perceived threats activating this heightened arousal system, but did you know our mind and body are also wired to recover? We are literally designed for restoration! This journey takes time and often includes multiple healing modalities such as talk therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mind-body practices like yoga therapy. 1
How does yoga therapy help?
Studies have shown that yoga therapy is exceptionally effective in aiding recovery from trauma. By integrating breathwork, movement, and mindfulness, yoga helps regulate the nervous system and reconnect the mind, body, and soul. It empowers individuals to reclaim a sense of self-confidence and inner peace. It can even help restore a sense of self-agency and has been shown to reduce PTSD symptoms more quickly than cognitive processing therapy (Kelly, U, et al. 2021)
The road to wholeness
Over time, you may begin to feel more steady, more confident, and more connected—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. I believe we were created to partner with our bodies, not fight against them. Your body can become a sacred space—a temple where you experience the nearness of God and begin to heal from the inside out.
This work is about reclaiming a relationship with yourself that is rooted in connection, trust, and awe.
Essentia Yoga Therapy is not just about practicing yoga; it is about fostering a safe, strong, and resilient relationship with your mind, body, and soul.