Welcome to Yoga in the Therapy Room
The Nontraditional Therapist’s Guide to Integrating Yoga into Clinical Practice
Are you noticing the limits of traditional talk therapy and feeling called toward a more somatic, holistic approach?
Are you curious about how to ethically and safely integrate yoga practices into therapy sessions while staying grounded in trauma-informed care and clinical best practices?
You’re in the right place.
Yoga in the Therapy Room was created to support therapists who want to deepen their understanding of yoga, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and holistic approaches within clinical practice.
Although the Yoga in The Therapy Room podcast has come to a close, the mission continues through education, community, consultation, and practical resources designed to help therapists integrate yoga with greater confidence and competence.
Explore Current Offerings
Trauma-Informed Yoga Consulting for Therapists
As a therapist and yoga teacher, I understand the unique considerations of bringing embodiment work into clinical practice. Through individualized consultations, I offer therapists dedicated one-on-one support to think through how trauma-informed yoga fits your specific practice, your clients, and your own nervous system — so you can integrate it with confidence and care.
Yoga Basics Training for Therapists
A foundational training designed to help therapists confidently begin integrating yoga into clinical sessions through trauma-informed practices, ethical guidance, nervous system education, practical tools, and experiential learning.
Holistic Training Series
(CE Approved NBCC)
The Holistic Training Series offers continuing education trainings about how to ethically and safely bring somatic and holistic interventions into sessions, including the when and how of integration, ethical decision-making and scope of practice considerations, and practical self-care and boundary-setting strategies for reducing burnout. Each course combines research, clinical application, and experiential practices so you can immediately apply what you learn in your work with clients.
Resources for Therapists Integrating Yoga & Holistic Practices
Whether you’re beginning to explore somatic approaches or looking to deepen your confidence integrating yoga into clinical work, these resources were created to support you along the way.
Explore free giveaways including How to increase your confidence & competence with teaching yoga, trainings, worksheets, meditations, holistic intake forms and self-care books designed specifically for Therapists.
Podcast Archive
Explore past episodes covering somatic practices, holistic mental health, ethics, mindfulness, therapist self-care, and yoga integration in clinical practice.
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About Chris McDonald
Chris McDonald is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), holistic therapist, and 200-hour RYT, 100 hour Certified Grief Yoga Teacher, and is based in North Carolina. She specializes in integrating yoga, mindfulness, Brainspotting and nervous system-informed practices into clinical work.
Through trainings, consultation, and ongoing education, Chris supports therapists in learning how to ethically, safely, and confidently incorporate yoga and other holistic modalities into therapy sessions.
Chris McDonald Previously Featured on:
Practice of the practice
Discussing the basics of Holistic Counseling on The Practice of the Practice Podcast
Am I Ok? with Lisa Lewis
How Highly Sensitive Persons Benefit from Holistic Counseling with Chris McDonald
Therapy Chat Podcast
Conversation with Chris McDonald about holistic self-care for therapists & counselors.
The Intuitive Therapist
The Magic of Mindfulness: Simple Steps to Improve your Life with Chris McDonald
The Therapy Show
How to add Holistic Counseling Modalities to your practice.
Live with Kristine Weber
Selfcare, energy work, and thriving while helping others carry their burdens.
My book
Self-Care for the Counselor is the go-to guide for Counselors to learn holistic self-care practices to create a healthier life.
Resources
I wanted to create a page for you where you can access resources that I love and could be helpul for you in your practice and holistic journey.