Trauma, Gunas, and the Autonomic Nervous System

In this transformative course, embodiment specialist and integrative psychotherapist Inge Sengelman shares how ancient yogic wisdom and modern neuroscience can come together to inform and elevate your teaching. Designed for yoga teachers and healing practitioners, this program goes beyond standard trauma-informed yoga by introducing a deeper understanding of trauma and the autonomic nervous system through the lens of the gunas.

You’ll learn how to help students move out of trauma-based patterns and into optimal functioning by offering personalized practices that meet their unique needs. Drawing on the principles of Polyvagal Theory and the energetic framework of the gunas, Inge guides you toward creating practices that are rooted in both tradition and science. This course includes ten video lessons that clarify what trauma really is, how the phases of the nervous system align with yogic philosophy, and how to support your students’ evolution based on the qualities they present. Inge’s approach blends meditation, somatic psychology, and tantric hatha yoga to help students heal not by transcending the human experience, but by embodying their divine nature within it.

Inge Sengelman is a Somatic Experiencing® practitioner, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) specialist, and sought-after teacher in the fields of trauma, eating disorders, and integrative healing. Now, you can learn from her in the comfort of your own home, and gain practical, compassionate tools to strengthen your teaching and better serve your students. By the end of this course, you'll have a deeper understanding of how to design safe, effective, and empowering yoga practices that support healing through the integration of ancient insight and modern science.

Why You Should Take This Program:

Gain advanced tools to better serve students with trauma histories

Learn anytime, anywhere—from a trusted expert in the field

Deepen your personal practice and professional teaching skills

Learn how ancient philosophy and modern neuroscience intersect

Explore the connection between the autonomic nervous system and the yogic concept of the gunas

Identify trauma-based patterns and support students in moving toward optimal functioning

Design personalized yoga practices rooted in both tradition and science

This Program Includes: 

Ten in-depth instructional videos

Expert guidance from an embodiment specialist and integrative psychotherapist

Practical guidance for supporting students

Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours

Lifetime access to exclusive on-demand content

Program Overview:

Join embodiment specialist and integrative psychotherapist Inge Sengelman for a transformative course that bridges ancient yogic wisdom with modern neuroscience. Designed for yoga teachers and healing practitioners, this program will help you expand beyond the basics of trauma-informed yoga to develop a deeper, more nuanced understanding of trauma, the nervous system, and individual student needs.