Meet Donna
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)
Trauma Informed Yoga Facilitator
Yoga Therapist for PTSD
Founder of the SOLACE Yoga & Wellness Programme for survivors of domestic abuse & sexual violence
There is a wonderful power in that space in time called pause.
Our world demands that we live in a perpetual state of doing, and so pausing often doesn't come easily. Our minds conflicted, our bodies tired; both yearning for that call to surrender to stillness. When we practice yoga the power of pause comes into its own. We begin to give permission for the demands of life to slip into the background as the gentle and soothing pauses of a yoga practice help to bring us home into our bodies and into the present moment.
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We learn to accept ourselves in the pause of the moment, with a quality of curiosity and self-compassionate kindness. No expectations, no judgements, just embracing the playful opportunity to observe this moment suspended in time. An opportunity to re-connect with our bodies and to begin to find a sense of solace and safety within life's container. As we begin to embrace the pause, there's a discovery of a subtle energy within and around, shining light on numerous possibilities. With that comes greater equilibrium. The bubbling overwhelm of the nervous system settles into a more regulated state. Resilience strengthens and a sense of empowerment blooms. There's a discovery of a greater empathy towards ourselves and towards others, and an unravelling to a quieter mind and a more deeply comforted heart.
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Yoga accepts and embraces all that you are, however you are. It will nurture you and bring change from the inside out. It only asks that you embrace it in return.
Welcome to donnanavarroyoga.com - compassionate trauma informed yoga in the areas of Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough and Derby.
Bringing you bravely and safely home to you through the power of pause
Finding the power in pause
Regulate the nervous system
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Reduce
inflammation
Improve
immunity
Regulate sleep patterns
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Reduce
symptoms of burn out, stress, anxiety & depression
Increase resilience,
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Empower
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Build self-esteem
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Improve our relationship with ourself and others
A trauma informed practice can help to bring you home safely to your body and help you on your path of healing
Improved balance, strength and flexibility
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Better posture
Body awareness
Reduced aches and pains
Work with me
“With 10 years of vinyasa style practice behind me, Donna introduced me to areas of yoga I had not experienced before in an accessible and enlightening way.
The opportunity to explore a yoga practice that gave attention to the senses, the mind and the body was incredibly liberating. And I slept better than ever before!”
- Adam
Community classes
“Your classes have turned my life around at a time when both work and life stress has been at its highest. Thank you so much for bringing your Yoga programme to staff working on the frontline during Covid.
I thought I had forgotten how it felt to feel my body, and to relax. Your classes left me feeling calmer, softer, renewed...like I could breathe again and you gave me tools I am using daily off the mat. Thank you for the breath of fresh air that's been introduced into all areas of my life.”
- Catherine
Trauma, Resilience and Embodied yoga programme for NHS staff
“Donna has taken something I was terrified of and actually made me love it. She hasn't just taught me yoga - more importantly she has changed my thoughts and beliefs about myself. I truly believe only she would have got me on this journey. I trust her. She has a way of making me relax, laugh and cry, all while leaving me feeling so valued. ”