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

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

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

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  • Teach numerous trauma-informed yoga trainings throughout the year to expand trauma-informed community learning opportunities.

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  • Provide 36 weeks of in-person and on-demand trauma-informed yoga classes and training opportunities to students, staff, and faculty across 10 NYC-based colleges and universities.

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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.

Our Research

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

Testimonials

Testimonials

“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 find healing.”

- Jacki, Giving Tuesday Donor

“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.”

- Maria Phegan

“Being a part of this organization has provided me with so much invaluable ways grow my education, teaching, and ultimately has influenced how I show up in the world on a daily basis.”

- Matty Espino

“Exhale to Inhale offers people the opportunity and space to reconnect with themselves during trying times. To me, Exhale to Inhale means healing when we think it's not possible. The work they do isn't easy, but it's incredibly meaningful. It's because of this and my own experience with yoga that I have been honored to support Exhale to Inhale for nearly five years.”

- Exhale to Inhale Donor

“Exhale to Inhale means the chance to support survivors of trauma by creating a community of understanding for healing, perseverance and self-determination, through the practice of trauma-informed yoga. For me, contributing to Exhale to Inhale is a chance to serve an important and meaningful purpose for a mission in which I believe wholeheartedly. “

- Exhale to Inhale Donor

“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. Without yoga equipment, I was able to practice mindfulness and learn stress reduction techniques while sitting in a desk chair. I intend to apply these skills in my weekly routine even after we return to office.”

- Exhale to Inhale Corporate Wellness Program Attendee