Gina M. Barrett, MIA, C-IAYT, ERYT 200, RP II is an award winning multi book author and trauma-informed Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist at Eastern and Somatic Therapies. Gina also studied and taught Qigong for over 15 years. She shares workshops and trainings internationally at professional conferences, festivals and well known centers. Gina is the founder of Immigrant Peace (formerly Casa de Paz SLV), offering holistic trauma support for asylum seekers, refugees and new immigrants. She is the author of Lighter: Living Tantra, Connection Post Pandemic (2nd Edition) and Trauma-informed Yoga Therapy Supporting Asylum Seekers, Refugees and New Immigrants. In 2022, Gina received an international humanitarian award for her service providing trauma-informed yoga at the border of Texas and Mexico.