Understanding how trauma may be impacting you & how yoga can help
studies show trauma-informed yoga supports survivors in post-traumatic growth >>
relating to others with compassion, finding hope, personal strength, greater spiritual connection and deeper appreciation for life.
trauma has become a buzz word more recently, but there is still a lot of misconception and understanding of what trauma really is.
trauma can be 1) any event that happened that was too overwhelming for the nervous system to process.
trauma can also be >> 2) what didn’t happen to you, the care, attention & protection you weren’t given when you needed it most.
trauma often relates to a core need of safety, stability, & love, creating core wounds when those essential human needs aren’t met.
when a traumatic event happens, your body’s natural survival response known as fight, flight, freeze, or fawn can be activated & that physiological & psychological response can be stored in the body.
in many cases, trauma impacts the nervous system long term. so even many years later after the original trauma, the body reacts to triggers or stress as if a traumatic event is currently happening, even when there isn’t a perceived threat. 🐆
living with unresolved trauma is like living in survival mode. all humans experience stress, but when in survival mode, stress is prolonged to a degree where a person may feel unable to relax or in a constant hyper-aroused state. it could also lead to shutting down or dissociating, known as hypo-arousal. unresolved trauma / chronic stress often manifests later in life as anxiety, depression, addiction, disordered eating, GI issues, chronic pain / illness, etc. if you identify with these diagnosis or desire to release stored trauma & heal the root of your symptoms, trauma-informed yoga may be a supportive practice for you.
how can yoga help with processing unresolved trauma?
through intentional gentle movements, breath awareness, and mindfulness, trauma-informed yoga supports in releasing stored tension in the body and promoting the regulation of the nervous system.
🔑 the emphasis on present-moment bodily sensations invites connection back to the body & gradually supports the release of stored tension & trauma. the practice provides a safe & nurturing space for students to explore these sensations & supports them in reclaiming agency over their body through invitational & empowering language. 🌿
studies show trauma-informed yoga supports survivors in post traumatic growth >> relating to others with compassion, finding hope, personal strength, greater spiritual connection and deeper appreciation for life. 🌸
if you’re ready to go deeper, to reconnect with your body & your heart, to learn how to heal your nervous system, & to deepen in practices of self-love & self-compassion, then reach out to book a free discovery call to discuss working together 1-1 or visit my events page to learn more about my upcoming offerings.
sending you so much love on your journey of healing,