The body is a beautifully complicated system that can be holistically impacted from a traumatic experience or set of experiences. Survivors may suffer from physical pain and emotional unrest after experiencing a trigger or as a chronic underpinning of daily activities. Trauma sensitive yoga can help survivors establish safety and learn how to discharge stress and self-regulate.
Trauma sensitive yoga can be an effective and profound practice that has the possibility of leading to transcendence. When someone experiences trauma, regardless of the nature of the trauma (victimization, car accident, natural disaster, or vicarious trauma) survivors may hold that trauma in their body. They may become disconnected form physical sensations. They may not be as able to breath effectively.
Trauma can leave the body feeling dis-regulated and unsafe. It can create a disconnect between the soul and the body. The practice of trauma-sensitive yoga can help survivors establish safety and resource their body in a way that feels authentic and manageable- truly unique to their needs. This presentation will analyze the connection between experiencing trauma and transcending to a space of post traumatic growth.
What's the Plan Strand?
This course is different. We will be discussing the "Why" behind the effectiveness of yoga as a modality towards post traumatic growth.
This is not a yoga class.
It is simply an exploration of a modality that has proven to be effective in helping people reach post traumatic growth and to work towards healing.
Objectives:
-To analyze the psychophysiological impact of crisis and trauma on the brain and body
-To explore the links between trauma, healing and yoga
-To articulate the necessary elements In order for it to be considered trauma sensitive
-To discuss cultural appropriation in the context of a trauma informed yoga practice
-To articulate the importance of professional wellness