As a participating studio in the National Shine Your Light Yoga Festival, Synergy Yoga & Pilates in Mobile is hosting a trauma-informed, donation-based yoga class led by Adrienne Berg at 10 a.m., December 12, 2020. All proceeds support the programs and initiatives of Take Back the Night, the oldest international movement fighting to end sexual violence while supporting survivors of sexual trauma and domestic abuse.

Trauma-informed yoga offers a powerful opportunity for individuals and communities to come together in a safe, welcoming atmosphere to facilitate recovery. Synergy is one of hundreds of studios and fitness centers across the country to hold these classes for survivors and their supporters on Shine Your Light Yoga Day 2020. Eight virtual classes will also be streamed live throughout the day to accommodate up to 80,000 more participants.

According to organizers, “Yoga practice teaches us we cannot always control what happens outside of ourselves or in our immediate environments. However, we can control being mindful of ourselves, our bodies, our breath, our thoughts and our surroundings. Little by little, with dedicated practice, we can start to truly grasp our inner strength and connect with others to affect positive social change, one breath at a time.”

For more information, visit TakeBackTheNight.org or call Synergy Yoga & Pilates at 251-473-1104.