Yoga for
Self-Regulation
with Emily Cioffi ERYT 500
Yoga for Self-Regulation is a trauma-informed practice designed to support nervous system balance and resilience.
Grounded in Polyvagal Theory, this class uses gentle movement, breath, rhythm, and choice to encourage vagal toning and a felt sense of safety. The focus is not on pushing or perfecting postures, but on noticing sensations, pacing intentionally, and learning how to respond to stress with steadiness rather than overwhelm.
You’ll be guided through slow, accessible sequences and pauses that help build awareness of your body’s signals and expand your capacity to stay present.
This is yoga as nervous system education—practical, compassionate, and deeply grounding.
This class may be supportive if you’re:
Experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, or burnout
Healing from trauma or feeling easily overwhelmed
Interested in nervous system regulation or Polyvagal Theory
Wanting practical tools for grounding and self-soothing
Seeking a gentle, choice-based movement practice
No prior yoga experience required, just curiosity and a willingness to go slow.
Time:
Thursdays 10-11 am
Rate:
Clients: $20.00
Non Clients: $30.00
Contact us to join:
(239) 944-0532
info@freedomcounselingandyoga.com
Location:
2335 9th St N.
Naples, FL 34103
Joyful Gentle
Yoga
with Tess Chiodo
Joyful Gentle Yoga is an all-levels, accessible class designed to support mobility, stability, and nervous system balance.
This practice combines gentle, well-sequenced movement, breathwork, and meditation to help the body move with greater ease and the mind settle into clarity. Postures are intentionally paced and easily modified, making the class especially supportive for beginners, those working with health concerns, or anyone who benefits from a slower, more attentive approach.
The sequence emphasizes safe mobility in the hips and pelvis, comfortable core engagement, and support for the spine—building strength and flexibility without strain. As the body finds steadiness, the nervous system is invited to downshift, creating space for regulation, resilience, and well-being.
Along the way, Tess offers grounding insights drawn from both science and lived experience—reminding us that healing happens not through force, but through consistency, curiosity, and care.
No pain. Know gain.
Just steady practice, and the quiet return of joy.
Time:
Saturdays 10-11 am
Rate:
Clients: $20.00
Non Clients: $30.00
Contact us to join:
(239) 944-0532
info@freedomcounselingandyoga.com
Location:
2335 9th St N.
Naples, FL 34103
Movement & Mind–Body Classes at Our Center in Naples, Florida
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