Colleen Lally is a yoga therapist, holistic recovery coach and founder of the Recovery Wellness Collective CIC. Based in psychotherapy, neuroscience, and evidence-based research, Colleen designs trauma-informed somatic programmes that focus on the recovery needs of the whole family. Colleen holds an MSc in public and urban policy and has completed post-graduation education in psychotherapy. In collaboration with the Forces in Mind Trust, ADFAM UK and the University of York, she participated in a research study on peer support for families of ex-service personnel with substance abuse problems, published in November 2020, which provided the much needed scientific evidence to develop a nation-wide support model. In 2021, Colleen collaborated on the development of two evidence-informed 8-week programmes using Yogic and Ayurvedic principles to help support the health and wellbeing of anyone, including people affected by COVID-19, in the United Kingdom. Both programmes were sponsored and commissioned by the UK’s College of Medicine and India’s Ministry of AYUSH, with a memo of understanding with All India Institute of Ayurveda and support from the Prince’s Foundation. She runs a private yoga therapy clinic, online and in person, for individuals suffering with their mental health as well as facilitating small group workshops and courses.