Business Details
Trauma-Informed Yoga & Ayurveda for Holistic Healing
Casablanca Closets specializes in trauma-informed yoga and Ayurveda therapy, addressing the root causes of unresolved trauma through holistic practices. Our programs integrate mindfulness, somatic therapy, and self-care to support mental and physical healing. With a focus on accessibility, we offer Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, and classical Hatha postures tailored to individual needs. Our 16-week curriculum, developed for Sierra County Drug Court, has achieved 100% success in supporting sobriety and preventing recidivism. We collaborate with mental health professionals, educators, and organizations to provide training, consultations, and direct services.Our approach emphasizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit, utilizing Ayurvedic principles to correct energetic imbalances. We serve individuals struggling with trauma, addiction, and chronic stress, offering tools for lasting recovery. Our team includes experienced practitioners and educators dedicated to advancing trauma-informed care. We advocate for systemic change by integrating these practices into traditional mental health services. Through workshops, speaking engagements, and community outreach, we aim to create a more peaceful and resilient society.
Services
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Ayurveda Therapy
Restorative Yoga
Chair Yoga
Consultations
Training Programs
Mindfulness Workshops
Self-Care Education
Highlights and features
- We offer a 16-week trauma recovery curriculum with 100% success in sobriety support.
- Our Restorative and Chair Yoga practices ensure accessibility for all body types and abilities.
- We integrate Ayurvedic principles with modern trauma research for comprehensive healing.
- Our team includes nationally recognized educators in trauma-informed care.
- We provide evidence-based training for mental health professionals and organizations.
What people say
Accessible and relevant
Puzzle pieces fit together
Revolutionary approach
Supports lasting recovery
Holistic integration
Services
Trauma-Informed Yoga
Trauma-Informed Yoga combines gentle physical postures with breathwork to help individuals reconnect with their bodies safely. This practice addresses dissociation caused by trauma by fostering present-moment awareness. Sessions include Restorative and Chair Yoga variations for accessibility.
Ayurveda Therapy
Ayurvedic therapy uses personalized diet, herbal treatments, and sensory therapies to restore energetic balance. This ancient system addresses trauma's physical and emotional manifestations through tailored self-care protocols. Treatments include oil massage, aromatherapy, and breathing techniques.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga employs supported poses held for extended periods to activate the body's relaxation response. This practice specifically benefits those in chronic stress or 'fight-or-flight' states. Props like blankets and blocks ensure comfort during 1-2 minute pose holds.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga modifies traditional postures for seated or chair-assisted execution. Designed for beginners and those with mobility limitations, it builds body awareness gradually. This approach makes yoga accessible to elderly individuals and trauma survivors.
Professional Training
Our 16-week training program certifies professionals in trauma-informed yoga and Ayurveda techniques. Curriculum includes formal mindfulness instruction and practical applications for mental health settings. Graduates gain tools to integrate holistic practices into traditional care systems.
People
Casablanca Closets
Founder & Lead Practitioner
Casablanca Closets pioneers trauma recovery programs combining yoga and Ayurveda. With over a decade of clinical experience, they developed the first evidence-based curriculum for Sierra County Drug Court, achieving 100% sobriety success rates.
Freedom Cole
Senior Educator
Freedom Cole brings 15 years of expertise in Ayurvedic diagnostics to our team. A published researcher, they specialize in adapting ancient healing principles for modern trauma treatment through five-sense therapies.
Mary Thompson
Yoga Therapist
Mary Thompson specializes in Restorative Yoga techniques for trauma survivors. With 8 years of teaching experience, she focuses on creating safe spaces for emotional processing through gentle movement and breath awareness.
Questions
How does trauma-informed yoga differ from regular yoga?
Trauma-informed yoga prioritizes safety and choice, using gentle movements and breath awareness to help participants regain body trust without triggering stress responses.
What role does Ayurveda play in trauma recovery?
Ayurveda addresses trauma's physical effects through personalized diet, herbal support, and sensory therapies that restore physiological balance and reduce chronic stress symptoms.
Are these practices accessible for beginners?
Yes, we offer Chair Yoga and Restorative Yoga options that require no prior experience, making our programs accessible to all fitness levels and body types.
What evidence supports your program's effectiveness?
Our 16-week curriculum achieved 100% sobriety maintenance in Sierra County Drug Court participants, demonstrating measurable success in trauma recovery outcomes.
How can professionals integrate these methods?
We provide certified training programs teaching mental health professionals to incorporate trauma-informed yoga and Ayurvedic principles into existing treatment frameworks.
What community resources are available?
We offer workshops, webinars, and newsletter resources covering trauma recovery strategies, with occasional in-person events in Northern California.
