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Trauma-informed yoga is an approach to teaching yoga that recognizes many people have experienced stress, trauma, or difficult life events that can affect how they feel in their bodies. All of Desarie's classes are taught with this philosophy.

Rather than focusing on achieving perfect poses, trauma-informed yoga emphasizes choice, safety, body awareness, and personal agency. In these classes, you'll be invited to explore movement in a way that feels supportive for you, with options and modifications offered throughout the practice.

A trauma-informed class includes:

• Clear, invitational language rather than commands

• Opportunities to make choices about movement and participation

• An emphasis on noticing sensations and connecting with your body

• Respect for personal boundaries and individual experiences

• A welcoming, non-judgmental environment

Accessible Yoga adapts traditional yoga practices to meet the needs of each individual. This may include using chairs, props, modified poses, or alternative ways of moving so that yoga can be experienced by more people.

You're exactly the kind of person I love working with. Many students come to Radiant Joy Yoga after years away from movement, while managing health challenges, recovering from injury, or simply feeling disconnected from their bodies. You don't need to get in shape before starting. We'll start where you are and build confidence, strength, mobility, and ease one step at a time.

Absolutely. Radiant Joy Yoga welcomes people of all ages, sizes, abilities, backgrounds, and experience levels. My goal is to create a space where everyone feels seen, supported, and included.

Workshops allow us to explore a specific topic in greater depth. They often include education, discussion, and practice focused on areas such as stress relief, balance, mobility, mindfulness, yoga foundations, or special populations.

There's no "keeping up" in my classes. Yoga is a personal practice, not a performance. You'll always be encouraged to honor your own body and move at a pace that feels right for you.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move, stretch, and breathe easily. Athletic wear, yoga clothes, leggings, sweatpants, shorts, and comfortable t-shirts all work well.

You don't need special yoga clothing or expensive gear. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and able to move freely.

Most classes are practiced barefoot to help with balance and stability, but if you prefer, you are welcome to wear grippy socks or supportive footwear that meets your needs.

It's easy! Click the 'Book Your Free Class' button at the top of this page or visit our Schedule page to see all upcoming classes and register. New students can also take advantage of our New Student 30 Day Pass for just $30.

We ask that you cancel at least 12 hours before class so your spot can be offered to someone on the waitlist. Late cancellations or no-shows may result in a class credit being used. If you have questions about a specific situation, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Absolutely not! Flexibility is something you build over time — you don't need it to start. Our classes are designed for real bodies at every level of flexibility. If you can breathe, you can do yoga.

Our classes are trauma-informed, accessible, and inclusive by design. We offer modifications, options, and supportive instruction to help you practice safely and comfortably. Classes such as Yoga for Life: Chair Yoga and Yoga for Every Body are especially well-suited for those with limited mobility, chronic pain, injuries, or anyone looking for a more supportive approach to movement.

We encourage you to listen to your body, move at your own pace, and let your instructor know about any concerns before class so we can help create the best possible experience for you.

For in-person classes, bring a water bottle and a yoga mat if you have one. We have mats and props available if you don't. For online classes, just find a quiet space with enough room to stretch out.