About Us

Our Mission

Exhale to Inhale uses trauma-informed yoga to empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault while providing communities with tools and knowledge to support them.

Exhale to Inhale envisions a world where every survivor has access to the healing power of trauma-informed yoga.

Our Vision

Our Programs

  • Trauma-informed yoga classes and related resources provided directly to nonprofits, shelters, and crisis centers.

  • Weekly live, online classes in both English and Spanish offering broad access to the benefits of trauma-informed yoga.

  • Trauma-informed yoga trainings to create and expand trauma-informed spaces and community learning opportunities.

  • 36 weeks of in-person and on-demand trauma-informed yoga classes and training opportunities for college students, staff and faculty at 10 colleges and universities.

Our Impact

Trauma is not only an event but an experience held in the body.

Survivors of domestic and sexual violence face long-term healing. Trauma-informed yoga helps address the physical and emotional aftermath, reducing stress, anxiety, and pain. It’s a scientifically supported, body-based practice that promotes safety and empowerment through choice-based movement, breath work, and nervous system regulation.

Exhale to Inhale is working towards a world in which every survivor has access to the healing practices of trauma-informed yoga. 

Testimonials

Testimonials
“I'm so proud to support Exhale to Inhale in the important work they do to provide the space and empowering survivors of abuse to heal and transform their trauma
“Healing from trauma is undeniably difficult, but possible. Exhale to Inhale makes it possible for so many survivors of abuse to take the steps necessary to gently transform their trauma and
“Exhale to Inhale's trauma-informed training opened a new door of possibilities for not only myself as a trauma-survivor, but my students and so many other individuals that
“At Exhale to Inhale, I found a community of people who want to teach others how to increase self-compassion and find a mind-body-spirit connection - integral skills for survivors and all of us.”
“I chose to teach for Exhale to Inhale because I believe healing is a right, not a privilege...”
“I know firsthand the benefits of reclaiming your intuition and your voice. It is my honor to hold space and offer that possibility to other survivors.”
“Being a part of this organization has provided me with so many invaluable ways to grow my education and teaching… and ultimately has influenced how I show up in the world on a daily basis.”
“The yoga practices we teach are empowering folks to find tools to guide them on their healing journey. The sense of community within Exhale to Inhale is inspirational, compassionate, and empowering.”
“Exhale to Inhale offers people the opportunity and space to reconnect with themselves during trying times…”
“Exhale to Inhale means the chance to support survivors of trauma by creating a community…”
“These yoga sessions were particularly engaging as they built upon one another from week to week, which created a sense of normalcy in my schedule…”
“Yoga with Exhale to Inhale provided the time for me to disengage from my day-to-day stressors and let in movement, breathing, and healthy thinking…”
“As a manager, I strongly believe intentional connection among teams and between colleagues is critical, always…”
“The instructor was approachable, incredibly knowledgeable and resourced…”
“It was even better than I expected. I learned so much that I am really grateful for…”
“I loved how diverse everyone's backgrounds were. Hearing how each individual planned to bring this trauma-informed training into their own communities was very exciting & inspiring…”
“This past weekend, I had the pleasure to partake in Exhale to Inhale's trauma-informed yoga training…”
“I love the work that Exhale to Inhale does…”
“I have had the privilege of working with Exhale to Inhale organization to offer free, weekly yoga classes to our clients for more than a year…”
“Partnering with Exhale to Inhale has been extremely beneficial to the women and children we serve…”
“Clients feel safe and welcome in these classes. Staff feel like they can breathe and just be for a few minutes. These classes are transformational…”
"Yoga brings me a dignity of carriage as well as physical strength..."
“My yoga practice gave me the compassion and release I needed to begin loving myself enough to take control of my life.”
“Been a while since I've done yoga and I love your approach about doing what feels right for our bodies, rather than one ‘right’ way…”
“The teacher was an excellent teacher, reminding us to ground and feel the textures under our hands and feet.  The overall effect of this session helped me feel my body and honor what came up.”
“After the trauma I had experienced, my body closed down. The practice of yoga physically helped me but also using the breath to really spread the stability has been night and day.“
“Yoga nourishes me … It literally saved my life on a daily basis.”
“My yoga practice gave me the compassion and release I needed to begin loving myself enough to take control of my life.”
“The classes have been so relaxing and uplifting. I always come out feeling more at ease and at peace.”
“I guess yoga is about getting to know yourself … We treat our bodies so badly and this feels like I'm treating my body right. I actually feel like somebody now.”