About Ponnapa:

I'm Ponnapa, a 500-hr Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher committed to healing and empowerment through yoga. With over 20 years of experience advocating for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, I've worked as a crisis hotline operator, emergency shelter staff, and currently as a crime victim advocate at Mount Sinai Hospitals in NYC. Throughout my journey, I've seen yoga's profound impact in helping survivors reclaim strength, heal, and reconnect with themselves. With a psychology degree, I've found my true calling in using yoga for healing and self-discovery. My classes are sanctuaries for growth, mindfulness, and transformation, inviting students to embrace resilience both on and off the mat