Yoga

Sarahjoy Marsh, MA, E-RYT 500, Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga therapist, Author, and Founder of DAYA Foundation

Traumatic-Informed Brain Sensitive Yoga with Dr. Box

I invite you to join me for a gentle and restful yoga practice designed specifically for people who suffer from a traumatic brain injury, mild concussion and/or post traumatic brain disorder (PTSD) I am certified to teach this easy to learn form of healing known as traumatic-informed brain sensitive yoga.

The term trauma is commonly misused. People inaccurately designate depression, anxiety, being stressed out, headaches, lack of self-worth, memory difficulties, and vertigo as "trauma." These transient feelings are known as small "t" traumas. These emotions come and go. Frequently the person will say, “I’m so stressed out” or “that person totally stressed me out today.”

Quite differently, true trauma or big “T” trauma renders the person riddled with continuous emotional and/or physical pain that doesn’t come and go. Frequently the person has difficulty differentiating between the initiating event with their current life circumstances.

People who are experiencing big “T” trauma are often in the closet because they experience so much shame.

I feel called to facilitate a safe space to move the body with this beautiful practice called traumatic-informed brain sensitive yoga.

Saturday Morning Zoom Lesson

Dr. Box teaches traumatic-informed brain sensitive yoga via Zoom:

    • Saturdays at 10:00 - 10:45 AM PST
    • Eight 45-minute lessons paid in advance = $96
    • Scholarships available — please ask.
    • Prepaid via Venmo: @Marcella-Box
    • Text: 503-734-0955 with your name, phone number
    • A Zoom link will be sent before class
    • Wear comfortable clothes
Sarahjoy Marsh, MA, E-RYT 500, Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga therapist, Author, and Founder of DAYA Foundation
Sarahjoy Marsh, MA, E-RYT 500, Certified Yoga Teacher, Yoga therapist, Author, and Founder of DAYA Foundation

Yoga at Crunch Fitness, Beaverton

Dr. Bella Box teaches yoga in person:

Endorsements from students at Crunch Fitness, Beaverton

Dr. Bella, my yoga instructor, is truly exceptional. She prepares thoughtfully for every session, blending meaningful spiritual guidance with physical stretching and physical stretching and poses that leave me feeling centered, strong and restored. Her presence, knowledge and care shine through in everything she does. I'm consistently impressed and recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone seeking a deeper, more enriching experience.

— Craig L.

I never appreciated yoga until I met Dr. Bella. She taught me about breathing, stretching, strength, mindfulness, balance and the power of slowing down. Dr. Bella has been a gift in my yoga journey.

— Terry C.

I’ve been a yoga student for 27 years and I find it to be a very enjoyable, healthy, relaxing and life affirming practice that also improves overall tone and body awareness.

Dr. Bella, I enthusiastically recommend as a yoga teacher. She can teach to all levels from total beginner onward, with a gentle, thoughtful approach that helps students build confidence and skills, to enhance relaxation and health.

Dr. Bella is a great communicator with extensive background in health care, as a retired chiropractor and the founder of the Holistic Health Clinic (est. 1987), still a thriving practice in downtown Beaverton. She is a lifelong yoga practitioner who has travelled to India for advanced studies on teaching yoga. If you want tone and relax all in one practice I highly recommend giving Dr. Bella’s class a try, she is a great resource in the community.

— Tracey

Benefits of Yoga

  • Reduces stress and anxiety by promoting relaxation and mindful breathing
  • Improves strength and flexibility through stretching and weight-bearing poses
  • Supports better posture and balance by strengthening the core and improving body
    awareness
  • Improves sleep and helps you relax before bedtime
  • Improves concentration and mindfulness, which supports emotional well-being
  • Helps with some types of chronic pain, particularly lower-back and neck pain
  • Encourages overall well-being by combing movement, breathing, and relaxation
Yoga also facilitates spiritual growth
  • Self-awareness with meditation and mindful movement
  • Inner peace with breathing exercises (pranayama) and meditation which quiets the
    mental distractions and creates a sense of calm
  • Mindfulness: Practicing staying present rather than constantly focusing on the past or future
  • Self-discipline: regular practice develops patience, consistency and control over
    Impulses
  • Self-Reflection: Yogic philosophy encourages examining your values, actions and Relationship with yourself and others
  • Connection: Yoga fosters a feeling of connection with other people, nature . Also
    Depending on one’s beliefs = a higher or divine reality
  • Compassion and non-harming: Traditional yoga emphasizes principles such as AHIMSA ( nonviolence), encourages kindness toward yourself and others.
  • Letting Go: Helps to cultivate acceptance and reduce attachment to outcomes,
    Supporting emotional and spiritual maturity.

Yoga Practices and Ideas

Pranayama for Smoke and Fire

Pranayama for Smoke and Fire

Aug 28, 2026 | , ,

Dr. Bella tells a story about a fire she and her family lived through when she was a child. This is a prelude to a Pranayama Practice to assist with people dealing with wild fires. The following is a video of that practice. This is a yoga practice to help with dealing...

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