Podcasts about trauma informed yoga

Mother's day just passed and I thought this would be the perfect time to talk about something a lot of women deal with, especially after having kids: pelvic floor dysfunction. I invited Dr. Brianne Grogan, Physical Therapist and Pelvic Care Expert, to talk about the intricate relationship between trauma, stress, and pelvic floor health. I loved this conversation with Dr. Bri because she not only delves into practical techniques for pelvic floor release, sharing insights on effective cues for yoga teachers to enhance awareness and how to reconnect with the pelvic floor, but she also emphasizes the importance of understanding the pelvic area as a site of emotional storage and energetic power. Listen in as we explore how:

Send us a textYou may have heard the term 'trauma-informed' and been drawn to it, but maybe aren't entirely sure what it means.  Maybe you struggle with group exercise as you just find the environment triggering or feel uncomfortable saying no to hands on assists.  Maybe you'd like to try more in-person classes but just don't feel safe.Maybe you're done with fitness instructors and their body shaming cues which always make you feel a little less than.Maybe you feel entirely disconnected from your body and would like to be able to tune in and offer more kindness to yourself.  If any of these statements ring true for you, you are in the right place.Doris Müllner is a Berlin-based non-diet dietitian and trauma-informed yoga teacher dedicated to supporting people in reconnecting with their bodies—free from weight stigma. With a compassionate, weight-inclusive approach, she guides clients toward intuitive eating, self-trust, and sustainable well-being. Her work centres on body respect, mindfulness, and the belief that health is not determined by size. Through online yoga classes and 1:1 sessions, Doris creates safe spaces for healing and gentle movement, helping individuals move away from diet culture and toward a more liberated, embodied life.Ela and I know that you will LOVE this conversation and find it as enlightening as we did.  Have a listen and drop us a text if you enjoy the episode.You can find Doris here:https://dorismuellner.comKörperakzeptanz-Podcast (Body Acceptance Podcast)https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/koerperakzeptanzOnline Yoga Studio https://dorismuellner.com/online-yoga-studio/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/foodfreedomflow Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.AND if you enjoyed this episode, please share and follow the 'Find Your Strong podcast' and if you have time, write us a short review. It would honestly mean the world. Love to you all, Ela & Christine x

Welcome to the Live Your Yoga Podcast!This episode is from our recently launched Trauma-Informed Yoga Course, which includes a series of interview-style podcasts designed to deepen your understanding of key course topics.In this episode, Nancy and Mark sit down with Amanda Carver—a registered psychotherapist, parent, yoga teacher, and valued contributor to our Trauma-Informed Yoga course—for a meaningful and timely conversation about creating and teaching gender-inclusive yoga classes.Together, they explore what it means to hold safer, more affirming spaces for everyone in the yoga room. Amanda shares insights from personal experience and professional practice, offering guidance on language, intention, and the importance of ongoing self-reflection as a teacher.Whether you're just beginning this journey or are already integrating inclusive practices into your teaching, this episode offers heartfelt reflections, practical suggestions, and thoughtful dialogue on how we can make yoga more accessible and welcoming to everyone.Want to learn more about the course? Visit our website for all the details! Visit our Website

This episode features Misha Reed and her journey to discovering Family and Human Services as the ideal educational path, highlighting her work in facilitating healing and well-being through the practice of trauma-informed yoga.

In this coaching episode of the Yoga in the Therapy Room podcast, we explore the ethical and trauma-informed integration of yoga into therapy sessions. Joined by Kelly Henry, the episode explores the ethics of using yoga for emotional regulation and body-based trauma processing in clinical settings. They discuss practical tips and challenges therapists face when incorporating yoga into their practice, focusing on maintaining ethical guidelines and client autonomy. The episode also highlights the importance of informed consent, co-regulation, and the integration of yoga with other therapeutic modalities.MEET Kelly HenryKelly Henry, a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor (LISW-S) and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, YTT, is the proud owner and operator of Sol Therapy LLC. With a rich background spanning over two decades, Kelly has dedicated her career to delivering comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services. Her expertise encompasses various settings, including community mental health, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health facilities, substance abuse treatment centers, and Day Treatment programs. Kelly's core philosophy revolves around self-empowerment, firmly believing that everyone is entitled to the highest quality of life. Complementing her established practices, Kelly recently obtained certification in yoga, with the aim of integrating mindfulness and meditation techniques into her conventional psychotherapeutic approaches. Through her unwavering commitment, Kelly instills hope and provides invaluable support to all individuals under her care.Find out more at Sol Therapy and connect with Kelly on FacebookPractical Tips for Integrating Yoga into TherapyEthical Considerations and Client AutonomyCombining Yoga with Counseling TheoriesConnect With Me Instagram: @chris_mcdonald58Facebook: Yoga In The Therapy PodcastJoin the private Facebook Group: Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy RoomTikTok: @YogaChris58Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, and SpotifyHow To Build Competence and Confidence in Integrating Yoga Into the Therapy RoomHolistic Mindful Check-Ins by Chris McDonald, LCMHCSSelf-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A...

If your emotions are not being expressed, they're being repressed. And where do they go? Your body! You're probably not even aware of all of the emotions buried in your fascia right now. This can lead to a multitude of physical issues. That's why you want to move emotions through your body. We've all heard the phrase, “emotions are energy in motion.” But how do we deal with all of the feelings that arise throughout each day?  Listen and learn how to:

Our guest, Sue McShane, is a valued member of The Aging Project Community whose personal journey shows the power of self-advocacy, self-awareness, and taking small, consistent steps toward better health. At 60, Sue is feeling stronger, healthier, and more empowered than ever, but it wasn't always that way. After years of struggling with mental health, trauma, and chronic health concerns, she discovered genetic testing, glucose monitoring, and strength training, which have helped her optimise her health and transition off antidepressants after 27 years. Sue shares how understanding her DNA has been the missing piece in her health puzzle, proving that health isn't just about how you feel—it's about knowing what's happening beneath the surface. Key Episode Highlights 1️⃣ Health is a life-long journey and there's always more to learn Sue thought she knew everything she needed about health—until she discovered The Aging Project Podcast and started learning about genetic testing and personalised health. Health is never “done.” It's a lifelong process of learning, adapting, and making informed choices. Symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, weight gain, cholesterol and anxiety were the calling cards that moved her into action. 2️⃣ From Trauma to Transformation Childhood trauma & long-term stress – Sue grew up in a violent home, which she believes triggered long-term health issues. Spent 27 years on antidepressants after being told by a GP that “everyone needs them.” Battled postnatal depression and chronic infections, leading to years of antibiotic use. Menopause became another turning point—when she sought medical help, she was offered more antidepressants and a statin. That's when she decided to take control of her health. 3️⃣ The Tools That Changed Everything Sue took inspiration from The Aging Project and began exploring: ✔ Fitgenes testing – Helped her understand her genetic predispositions and vitamin needs. ✔ Glucose monitoring (Vively) – Showed how her body responded to different foods. ✔ Strength training – Lifting heavy weights helped her build muscle and improve metabolism. ✔ Nutritional focus – Adjusting B12 and B6 levels played a key role in her transition off antidepressants. 4️⃣ What We Need to Know About Our Health Many GPs aren't trained in menopause, genetics or nutrition Genetic testing is no longer just for celebrities—it's an accessible, powerful tool for understanding your unique health risks. Health is like a jigsaw puzzle—you don't get the full picture all at once, but every piece helps. Your DNA is the missing piece—without it, you're guessing about what your body really needs. Key Takeaway Sue's story is proof that it's never too late to take charge of your health. Healing isn't a one-time fix—it's an ongoing journey, and small, intentional steps make all the difference. Understanding your DNA is a game-changer. It gives you the power to personalise your health, prevent disease, and make smarter choices for longevity. Want to Learn More?

NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This ancestral healing Yoga Nidra practice is created in the spirit of the month of Shevat on the Jewish calendar. This is a time for hidden growth and drawing strength from roots beneath the surface, as the trees prepare to bloom in the spring. Designed for emotional healing and spiritual connection, this deep trauma-informed Yoga Nidra journey guides you to explore your ancestral roots, heal generational wounds, and restore balance within. In this practice, you'll connect with the wisdom and energy of your ancestors, while inviting healing and nourishment to flow through your body and soul. Settle in comfortably with a blanket or pillow and prepare to dive deep into somatic experiences that bring clarity, peace, and healing. Episode Summary: Here's what you can expect: Preparation: Begin by settling into a relaxed, comfortable position. Make sure you have any props you need to feel cozy and supported, such as a blanket or pillow. Intention Setting: Set a healing intention for this practice. Consider what you'd like to release or invite into your life and create a heartfelt "I am..." statement that resonates with your soul. Rotation of Consciousness: A body scan, tuning into the physical sensations that arise. Exploring Polarities: You'll explore the contrasting polarities and notice how these experiences affect your body. Visualization: Connect with your ancestral lineage through somatic guidance. Return to Your Intention: Reconnect with the intention you set at the beginning of the practice.  Externalization: Gently return to your waking state, bringing the healing energies of the practice with you.    Music credits: Intro & ending song: Return Again from Soul Daughter Neshama Carlebach, lyrics & melody written by Reb Shlomo Carlebach, zt'l Background Music from Music of Wisdom: Deep into Nature by Narek Mirzaei  A BIG THANK YOU to radiantly soulful Neshama Carlebach for her generosity to include this rendition of her singing parts of her father's beautiful song on the podcast. To listen to the whole song, go to HERE And a BIG THANK YOU to talented Narek Mirzaei for creating music specifically for meditation backgrounds and generously sharing it. Subscribe to Na'aleh Yoga for more transformative Yoga Nidra journeys and healing practices. If you enjoy this episode, please share it with others or leave a comment on YouTube or your preferred platform. Feel free to reach out! I'd love to connect with you: Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg YouTube Channel: @naalehyoga Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com May you find peace and healing on your journey. DISCLAIMER: This practice is not intended to replace medical treatment. While Yoga Nidra is a safe, non-invasive meditative practice, it is recommended as a complementary practice to other treatment methods. Always consult a healthcare provider for any medical concerns.

Welcome to The Happy Mama Movement Podcast!In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Kelly Thistlethwaite, an experienced Somatic and Matrescence Coach, to explore the transformative journey of motherhood. Kelly shares her profound insights on navigating the emotional landscape of motherhood, healing from birth trauma, and the importance of nervous system regulation in fostering resilience and well-being.We talk about:The life-altering transformation that comes with Matrescence and how it reshapes identitySomatic approaches to emotional regulation and why they matter for mothersNavigating the complexities of birth trauma and perinatal loss with compassionKelly's personal journey through loss, healing, and becoming a mother againI hope this conversation offers you comfort, insight, and a sense of connection. If it resonates with you, please share it widely so more mothers can access the support they need to thrive.ABOUT KELLY THISTLETHWAITE:Kelly Thistlethwaite is an experienced Trauma-Informed Yoga and Breathwork instructor, specializing in pre- and postnatal care, nervous system regulation, and neurosensory exercises. As a Matrescence Coach and Mama Rising™ facilitator, Kelly supports mothers through the profound transformation of motherhood. She has a particular focus on helping women heal from birth trauma and perinatal loss, using somatic practices rooted in the Polyvagal Theory to promote safety, connection, and emotional regulation. Kelly is also the Co-Founder of FLY Mama, a pioneering digital maternity support platform that collaborates with NHS trusts and bereavement charities in the UK.RESOURCES:FLY Mama WebsiteKelly Thistlethwaite's WebsiteInstagram: @flymama_perinatal_trauma_and_loss | @fly_mamakelly.thistlethwaiteLinkedIn: Kelly Thistlethwaite | Fly Mama Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this encore episode with Jenna Little, we explore trauma-informed yoga and story work. We discuss how these practices can be integrated to support deep healing through the mind-body connection, emphasizing the importance of invitational language, pacing, and somatic practices. Jenna shares her journey, insights on using yoga in therapeutic settings, and effective ways to process trauma and enhance self-awareness. MEET Jenna LittleJenna Little is a Somatic Therapist, trauma-informed Yoga Teacher, and Registered Dietitian who has a passion for integrative and holistic healing. She blends many modalities for a unique embodied healing process that supports and empowers clients to come home to their bodies, souls, spirit, and story for healing, wholeness, and freedom. She works with individuals as well as offers several groups and yoga classes including her signature Yoga For Healing intensive. She finds meaning in raising her 3 daughters as well as running her business and balancing her sacred work in the world.Find out more at Jennal Little, and connect with Jenna on InstagramUnderstanding Trauma-Informed Yoga and Story WorkIntegrating Yoga and Story Work in TherapyDefining Trauma-Informed YogaPractical Applications in TherapyUsing Visual Tools in TherapyCommunity and Group HealingConnect With MeInstagram: @chris_mcdonald58Facebook: Yoga In The Therapy PodcastJoin the private Facebook Group: Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy RoomTikTok: @YogaChris58Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, and SpotifyHow To Build Competence and Confidence in Integrating Yoga Into the Therapy RoomSelf-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)Claim your 30-Day Aura Guest Pass from Chris McDonald

This week on The Yoga Therapy Hour, Amy sits down with Halli Faulkner, a trauma-informed yoga therapist and trainer specializing in working with survivors of sexual assault and violence. Halli shares her deeply personal journey of healing from childhood trauma and how it led her to develop workshops and one-on-one sessions designed to create safe, empowering spaces for survivors. With a focus on autonomy, choice, and compassion, Halli has created impactful trauma-informed trainings and retreats that help individuals reclaim their agency and begin the process of healing. We have a Content Warning on this show due to the nature of the topic. Take the time and space needed to care for yourself while you listen. Key Takeaways:The Power of Autonomy in Healing: Halli explains how creating trauma-informed spaces that prioritize choice and empowerment is foundational to the healing process for survivors of sexual violence.Personal Journey of Transformation: Halli recounts her own experiences with trauma, perfectionism as a coping mechanism, and how yoga and EMDR therapy became integral to her recovery.Trauma-Informed Yoga Practices: She outlines the importance of making all yoga practices optional and invitational, allowing participants to choose what feels right for their bodies.Kundalini Yoga's Role: Halli shares how specific Kundalini yoga practices helped her heal and how she continues to pass these tools on to others, even amidst the controversies surrounding Kundalini's founder.The Importance of Boundaries: Halli and Amy discuss the role of boundaries in personal and professional relationships, particularly as part of the healing process for trauma survivors.Community and Healing: Halli and Amy emphasize the significance of Sangha (community) in providing a sense of safety and belonging during recovery.Halli's work extends beyond yoga classes to include trauma-informed trainings for organizations, annual healing retreats, and individualized yoga therapy. Her approach is rooted in compassion, empowerment, and the belief that healing is a personal and non-linear journey.Listeners are invited to explore Halli's offerings, including her 40-hour trauma-informed yoga training and annual retreats in El Salvador, where participants can engage in healing practices amidst nature's beauty. For more information, visit her website at www.hallifaulkner.com or connect with her on Instagram and Facebook @HalliFaulkner.Whether you're a yoga professional looking to deepen your trauma-informed practices or a survivor seeking support, this episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, healing, and the transformative power of yoga.  Visit Amy's training section and free offerings: Monday Night Yoga Therapy Clinic with Optimal State: www.TheOptimalState.com Optimal State Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/yogatherapyhour University of Minnesota Therapeutic Yoga Classes: https://csh.umn.edu/for-community/wellbeing-workshops/online-therapeutic-yoga-series Polyvagal Institute App that Amy and Marlysa are the hosts: https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/pviapp

With Gar Den Boi (Tyler Manning) and the The Sound Medicine Collective (Adrienne White and Luke Andresen). They have paired up to create a rich in person experience as well as a forthcoming album. Chakra Garden is a transformative two-hour journey through electronic tracks from the upcoming Frequency Medicine Album, designed to illuminate the seven major energy centers in your body. With a blend of movement, chanting, and sacred sound healing practices, this experience invites deep meditation and realignment with peace. Created by Detroit music producer Gar Den Boi, this sonic odyssey features a rich tapestry of bass, solfeggio tones, and live orchestral elements. In live performances, he enhances these tracks with piano, flute, and guitar, often collaborating with talented instrumentalists on cello, viola, voice and other instruments. Guided by Adrienne and Luke of The Sound Medicine Collective, participants engage in yogic movement, meditation, and chanting, culminating in a restorative session enveloped in the healing vibrations of gongs, crystal bowls, and more. With Adrienne's extensive yoga background and Luke's holistic health expertise, their sessions promise a full-spectrum intention-setting adventure from root to crown. Join us as we explore the power of vibration and intention and movement. https://www.instagram.com/soundmedicinecollective/ https://www.instagram.com/gardenboi.sound/ https://www.instagram.com/adriyogamuse/ https://www.instagram.com/sinew.life/ https://soundcloud.com/gardenboi Adrienne White is the founder of Yoga Muse- Custom Yoga, Karma Yoga Fest, and co- owner of The Collective. She is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT-500) with Yoga Alliance. She is also a YCEP (Continuing Education Provider) through Yoga Alliance, and certifies students in: 200-hr YTT, 300-hr YTT, Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga, Yin Yoga, Trauma Informed Yoga, and Aerial Yoga. Adrienne also provides personal coaching through yogic philosophy and practice, meditation, and fasting protocols. No matter what she is teaching, true radiant health, vitality, and beautiful movement is emphasized during practice- paired always with conscious breath and meditation. Luke Andresen is a Seabee veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan turned holistic health coach. His affinity for minimal intervention and natural lifestyle, free of pharmaceuticals and modern crutches, has put him on this path. He has sustained multiple, severe, injuries over his life and learned to treat all of them naturally and now he works with all sorts of cool people who wish to do the same! His passion is all things strength-training, fasting, and yoga. His work with yoga has made him a more useful person to those around him, balanced his thoughts, and aligned his body mind spirit. The Gar Den Boi sound is inspired by years of yoga and meditation while working in an electronic music landscape. A project steered by Tyler Manning, who fuses a love for all instruments & electronic music production to meld organic play with the healing power of low end frequencies. He uses DJ sets as a vehicle for introspective growth, and can often be found holding space in his “Instrument Garden” Studio workshops & installations. Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA This episode is sponsored by The Om Shoppe. The OM Shoppe & Spa offers a vast array of Sound Healing and Vibrational Medicine tools for serious professionals and for those ready to make sound and vibration part of their ongoing lifestyle. Call them today or visit them at http://www.theomshoppe.com.

Episode SummaryIn this next adventure into our Systems of Knowledge theme, the highly relatable and beautifully honest Erin Gilmore joins the podcast. This conversation explores how various teachings are points of refuge and healing as we make our way on the path adulting. Erin opens up about her journey with ADHD and the knowledges that have helped her. Specifically, how how the practice of yoga and movement became a foundation for making sense and meaning in her life.Along the way, we also learn how Meditation with Jeff Warren, Non-Violent Communication practices with Judith Hanson Lasater, and Trauma-Informed Yoga have been anchors for growth and self understanding in the process of becoming. Without pretense our proclamation, Erin offers unvarnished truth about her story and the encounter with life's uncertainties and changes. From the listening skills that come with NVC or the ritual wisdom found in esoteric teachers, Erin shows us how embracing the knowledges has supported her self-acceptance and strengthened her anchor. About Erin: Erin Gilmore is a San Francisco-based yoga teacher with a unique modern style. She is also a student and teacher of Non-Violent Communication. Her experiences with Trauma-Informed yoga transformed her life and yoga practice. She lives in San Francisco, California with her husband and two children.Try Her Living Room Yoga ClassFollow Erin on Social

In this episode of 'Yoga in the Therapy Room', we discuss how integrating trauma-informed yoga into therapy sessions can create a more holistic and healing environment for clients, especially those with trauma histories. We explore the definition of trauma, and the importance of trauma-informed practices, and provide practical strategies for incorporating yoga into clinical settings. I also share insights on creating a safe, supportive space, adjusting for cultural and individual sensitivities, and the dual benefits for clients and therapists. Listeners are encouraged to explore how these practices can benefit their therapeutic approach and support profound healing."One of the most amazing parts of doing trauma-informed yoga in session with clients is the benefit for them. They're learning how to emotionally regulate, learning ways to connect more to their body, and release tension and trauma." -Chris McDonaldUnderstanding Trauma and Its ImpactPractical Applications and Client ExperiencesDefining Trauma and Its Various FormsTrauma Responses and HealingCreating a Trauma-Informed SpaceBenefits of Trauma-Informed YogaPractical Techniques for IntegrationDual Benefits for Therapists and ClientsConnect With MeInstagram: @chris_mcdonald58Facebook: Yoga In The Therapy PodcastJoin the private Facebook Group: Bringing Yoga Into the Therapy RoomTikTok: @YogaChris58Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, and SpotifySign up for my FREE email course: How to Build Confidence As A Holistic CounselorSelf-Care for the Counselor: A Companion Workbook: An Easy to Use Workbook to Support you on Your Holistic Healing and Counselor Self-Care Journey ... A Holistic Guide for Helping Professionals)Claim your 30-Day Aura Guest Pass from Chris McDonald

Today we welcome the amazing Mary Tilson, a certified Professional Recovery Coach, Trauma-Informed Yoga & Meditation Teacher, and someone who herself has been sober since 2013. Mary will share her personal journey of overcoming addiction and discuss the power of living her life of free, fulfilled and joyfully.We'll look to explore the intersection of mindfulness, behaviour change and the neuroscience of addiction. All this done within the calm and wisdom of yoga and the power of community. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking to see true personal growth and mindful living.

In this episode of the Mind Body Detox Podcast, host Mind-Body Medium Kara Lovehart dives deep into the world of Trauma-Informed Yoga, exploring how this powerful practice helps individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, and PTSD.She discusses the unique techniques that make trauma-sensitive yoga different, including how it fosters safety, choice, and body awareness. Learn why this practice is so essential in today's high-stress society and how it supports emotional healing and mental health. She also touches on the misuse of power in traditional yoga spaces, the importance of creating a safe environment, and how yoga can go beyond the physical postures to offer profound spiritual and emotional benefits. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, this episode offers valuable insights into yoga for trauma recovery.Topics covered include:What is Trauma-Informed Yoga?How it can help with mental health and emotional healing.Key differences in trauma-sensitive yoga instruction.The importance of creating safe spaces in yoga.Why yoga is essential for mental health and embodiment.Join the conversation, whether you've practiced yoga or not, and discover how this mindful practice can help you reconnect with your body and spirit.

This week on the podcast, Amanda Hanna joins me for a juicy discussion about what trauma-informed yoga is (and is not). We give examples of the questionable trends and marketing messages we've seen lately, related to trauma healing, Somatics, Yin Yoga and other movement practices. Amanda Hanna is a seasoned Yin Yoga Teacher Trainer and leader of Trauma-Informed Facilitator trainings, with an academic background in psychology. After comparing notes on a few social media posts and ads we'd seen, Amanda and I decided to sit down and record an episode exploring the topic of trauma-informed yoga. It's wonderful that awareness of this has increased in the yoga community, but there is now the issue of terms like “trauma-informed” and “somatic” becoming buzzwords for products that actually don't align with ethical human-centered practices. So, we'll dig into what we're seeing and share some examples that brought up red flags for us. We will also talk about what we DO look for in a genuine trauma-informed offering. You'll hear our thoughts on: the ethics of programs that promise to “release trauma and stored emotions,” while also curing a host of medical conditions (usually in a short amount of time) how quick fixes and big somatic releases go against trauma-informed principles like titration the risk of re-traumatization when a foundation of safety, nervous system regulation, capacity-building, and therapeutic support has not been built. We also spend some time discussing the role of a trauma-informed yoga or movement teacher, and how we can skillfully hold space for our students. We both feel there is great value in creating a classroom “container” where students can simply practice feeling safe and learn to be with themselves exactly as they are. And, while emotions do come up naturally in class sometimes, it is not a teacher's job to evoke a strong emotional response from their students. Drawing from our own classes (and from my running a studio), we discuss the complexities of practicing in community. We highlight the importance of encouraging choice and self-agency in our students, rather than dismissing their feedback as coming from their fight/flight response (as we've seen suggested online).  We cover a LOT of ground here, so I hope you'll find this episode interesting and thought-provoking…and more than anything that you'll feel supported to embrace your wholeness and reject the quick fix gimmicks. -------------------- To learn more about Amanda Hanna's work, visit somapsych.org or follow her on Instagram at @soma.psych. For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast. The 100th Episode of the podcast is coming up, and I want to hear YOUR voice! Send me a short message about why you practice, and I will include it in this special episode. Go here to record your message, or email it to me at mail@movedtomeditate.com. The Mindful Movement Teacher Training is returning this Fall, and applications are now open! Learn more about this unique program at movedtomeditate.yoga/mmtt. Feel free to reach out through my website with any episode requests, topics you'd like to hear about, or guest interview suggestions. You can also connect with me on Instagram or Threads at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, pictures of Pacific Northwest nature, crocheting projects, and my adorable kitty, Mustache).

Emotional processing is essential for humans, but our society doesn't value or provide time for it. This is why when you finally have some space, like on a vacation perhaps, you may get hit with a trauma response seemingly out of nowhere. Just like it did for me on my recent trip to Paris. I'm not just talking about the ones we all know, fight, flight, and freeze. There are three more “F”s that belong to that system! Today I want to share with you the DENT(Dynamic Experiential Narrative Theory) model of trauma.  Let's discuss:

During this bonus episode of DNA Surprises, I interview advanced yoga teacher Lanita Ugstad. Lanita will facilitate a gentle movement session at the DNA Surprise Retreat, September 19-22, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ.We discuss how yoga is beneficial for people who have experienced trauma, and what it means to facilitate a session through a trauma lens. Lanita also offers some guidance for people who are apprehensive about practicing yoga (hint: you don't need to be super flexible!).If this discussion resonated with you, join us at the DNA Surprise Retreat this year, where we will cover this and more topics in community with people who understand the emotions that follow a DNA Surprise.Resources:sacredequinejourneys.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sacredequinejourneys Support the Show.Registration is now open for the 2nd Annual DNA Surprise Retreat. Join us from September 19-22 in beautiful Phoenix, AZ. Learn more at www.dnasurpriseretreat.com!Join the DNA Surprises Patreon community! IG: @dnasurprisesTwitter: @dnasurprisesTikTok: @dnasurprisesWebsite: www.dnasurprisespodcast.comDNA Surprise Retreat | A bridge to healing for NPEs, adoptees, and DCPs after a DNA discovery.

This week's episode is such a good one! I was lucky to meet Natalia back in 2019 when we spoke on a wellbeing panel together. She's a true inspo and you're going to LOVE her pov on life and all things yoga. Truly the most perfect timing (no I actually didn't plan it lol) divine timing is HERE >> as I just launched the Reclaim Your Worth free ebook: download it here. Natalia Tabilo is a Yoga Teacher, Yoga Trainer, and the founder of Yoga for All Bodies™. She was born in Chile and now lives in Alameda CA. She lives with fibromyalgia and Chronic Migraine and after feeling left out and unseen in yoga classes, she created Yoga for All Bodies™, an inclusive, accessible, and Trauma-Informed practice based on variations, sensations, and freedom to meet and enjoy your body and mind where you are today. She loves Yoga props and in all her classes variations (not modifications, because everything is a 100% Yoga), are offered using them! She truly believes that you don't have to be thin, young, flexible, able-bodied, or strong to live and own your yoga practice! That's why she always says “Your body, Your practice” To fulfill the promise of sharing Yoga for All Bodies™, she is certified in Yoga for All, Accessible Yoga, Restorative, Yin, Somatics, Yoga for Chronic Pain, Older Adults, Trauma-Informed Yoga, and more. In 2021 she was selected and featured as a “Game Changer” in Yoga by Yoga Journal and in 2022 she was awarded as “Ambassador of the year” by the Accessible Yoga Association. Stay connected with Natalia here Stay connected with Magali here: InstagramSign up to the newsletter Podcast IGPodcast Youtube

Hear how you can make a difference for veterans with Ramón Salazar, Executive Director of Warriors at Ease. Warriors at Ease is dedicated to ensuring every member of the military community is trained in how to use the practices of yoga and meditation to alleviate the stressors of military life.  Learn how their specialized training programs equip instructors to support military communities through trauma-informed practices. Discover the importance of adapting yoga for veterans' needs and creating safe environments.In this episode we chat about:From Army Veteran to Yoga AdvocateWarriors at Ease TrainingWhat Makes Warriors at Ease's Training Unique for the Military Community?The Impact of Trauma-Informed Yoga for VeteransChallenging Stereotypes of Yoga in the MilitaryThe Versatility of Yoga and MindfulnessEpisode Resources:Book Trauma-Informed Yoga Sessions with Prime (get free trial)Book Holistic Therapists at Sofia Health (book session)Learn more about Warriors at Ease (website)Listeners can get 25% off Level 1 Warriors at Ease training. Email reg@warriorsatease.org for your discount. (learn more)Warriors at Ease on Instagram (Instagram)Warriors at Ease on Facebook (Facebook)Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed the content, we would love it if you took 2 minutes to leave a 5-star review!The Sofia Unfiltered Podcast by Sofia Health is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have. For any health concerns, users should seek the assistance of their health care professionals.

In this special second-anniversary episode of Beyond Trauma, Lara is joined by Three and a Half Acres Yoga Trauma Informed Teachers Angela and Yana as we flip the script and take questions from the audience for host, Lara Land. Lara bridges the gap between Ashtanga and Trauma Informed Yoga, discusses her experience teaching kids yoga and her Chloe the Yogi song and app, and shares her insights on yoga retreats, workshops, and festivals. Make sure to listen all the way through to the second half where we discuss discipline, marriage, self-development, mindfulness, boundaries, and breaking harmful cycles. Lara Land shares many upcoming and ongoing offerings in this episode including: The Complete Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga, Universal Power Yoga, Omega Institute, Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival, and coaching opportunities, plus her books, My Bliss Book and The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Yana is a certified trauma-informed and Vinyasa yoga instructor, photographer, and artist.  Angela is an intuitive healer, herbalist, philanthropist, and resolute wellness guide. holds certifications in Core Power Yoga, THAY Trauma-Informed Yoga, Core Strength Yoga, Vinyasa Hot Yoga, and is a continued student in life. RYT Yoga Alliance --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your support is deeply appreciated! Find me, Lara, on my Website / Instagram You can support this podcast with any level of donation here. Order The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga: How to Create Safer Spaces for All

My guest today is Shaye Molendyke is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT 900-hour), Trauma-informed E-RYT-500, and Continuing Education Provider (YACEP.   Shaye has more than 5,000 teaching hours.Shaye is a 28-year Air Force veteran, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.  In 2012, she combined her military and counseling experience with her love of yoga in creating the trauma-sensitive yoga programs she is in charge of today at YogaFit Worldwide®.  In addition to her client work and group teaching, Shaye is both the Corporate Education Director and Creator/Director of the Warriors and Warriors Kids Certificate of Enhanced Qualification 140-hour and 100-hour Programs at YogaFit Worldwide®.  These curricula are trauma-informed yoga protocols designed to help and empower anyone struggling with PTSD or with unresolved physical and emotional trauma to include yoga teachers, mental health workers, educators, veterans, their families, first responders and those who help and support them.  In addition, within YogaFit Worldwide®, Shaye serves as a Senior Master Trainer and as a mentor and faculty member of its Healthcare Yoga Therapy Program.   Speaking from first hand experience, She has done an amazing job of taking some pretty high level neuroscience and distilling it down to practical understanding and application for us lowly fitness and wellness providers. Today on the Work IN we're going to explore the connections between trauma informed yoga and this mysterious thing we call somatic movement. It's the ultimate work IN. It's important for both instructors and providers of trauma informed movement AND the general population because we are all communicating some kind of message through our bodies every time we move and it would be nice to know we were saying what we mean. SO we're going to talk about not just what these things are and how they relate to each other but also why they're important and how we can use them to get results beyond what the eyes can see.So let's get started on our work IN with Shaye Molendyke.As a part of my mission to bring a legacy of resilience through movement, each month you can join me for a hike on the bike trail followed by a free trauma informed vinyasa class back at the studio on Main Street. Go to savagegracecoaching.com to see the calendar and join my newsletter, Yoga Life on Main Street, to stay up to date on all the latest studio news, events and gossip. And now… on to this week's episode.It's time to stop working out and start working IN. You found the Work IN podcast for fit-preneurs and their health conscious clients. This podcast is for resilient wellness professionals who want to expand their professional credibility, shake off stress and thrive in a burnout-proof career with conversations on the fitness industry, movement, nutrition, sleep, mindset, nervous system health, yoga, business and so much more. I'm your host Ericka Thomas. I'm a resilience coach and fit-preneur offering an authentic, actionable realistic approach to personal and professional balance for coaches in any format. The Work IN is brought to you by savage grace coaching, bringing resilience through movement, action and accountability. Private sessions, small groups and corporate presentations are open now. Visit savagegracecoaching.com to schedule a call and get all the details. Website & free guideFollow me on Instagram Follow me on FacebookFollow me on Linked IN

Jivana Heyman shares how accessibility flows naturally from ethics. We explore how accessibility and trauma informed care weave together as we support those in our care. This conversation applies not only to. yoga teachers and facilitators but to anyone in a supporting and healing role. We delve into the theme of sharing power and why we do this with those in our care. Collaboration is key in how we show up and empower students, clients and participants. This conversation is sure to leave you feeling inspired and with some fresh perspectives in your approach to healing whether you're facilitator or participant. About Jivana: Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings and supporting yoga teachers. He's the author of the books: Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body; Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion; and a new book, The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga: Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body. Over the past thirty years of teaching yoga, Jivana has focused on welcoming all people to yoga and celebrating our individuality and our differences. His work has focused on dismantling ableism in the yoga world, as well as looking at the intersection of yoga and social justice. His books, classes, and trainings offer support to yoga teachers and yoga therapists in finding ways to bring creativity and collaboration into their teaching while still respecting the ancient yoga tradition. More information at jivanaheyman.com Facebook Instagram Soulful Retreat:

This episode is sponsored by Alma. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who come together for education, training, and events.Sign up today at: https://helloalma.com/for-providers/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=holisticcounselingWhat is trauma-informed yoga? How can story work be a therapeutic tool for overcoming trauma and personal struggles?MEET Jenna LittleJenna Little is a Somatic Therapist, trauma-informed Yoga Teacher, and Registered Dietitian who has a passion for integrative and holistic healing. She blends many modalities for a unique embodied healing process that supports and empowers clients to come home to their bodies, souls, spirit, and story for healing, wholeness, and freedom. She works with individuals and offers several groups and yoga classes including her signature Yoga For Healing intensive. She finds meaning in raising her 3 daughters, running her business, and balancing her sacred work in the world.Find out more at Jenna Little and connect with Jenna on InstagramIN THIS PODCAST:What is Story Work? 3:00What is trauma-informed yoga? 6:45Integrating story work & other modalities 20:00What are the benefits of starting an online course? 21:10What Is Story Work?How do yoga and story work interconnect?The importance of going back to the beginning of your storyPsychodynamic therapy dynamic and somatic therapyUsing movement as your storytellerWhat Is Trauma-Informed YogaThe importance of giving your client autonomyWhat is invitational language?Finding a pace that allows you to stay connected with yourselfIntegrating yoga into clinical sessionsFinding where your client is in their storyIntegrating Story Work & Other ModalitiesEducating clients through psychoeducationWhat is the Window of Tolerance?The importance of skill building with clientsIntegrating nutrition with clientsThe impact of integrating multiple modalities in sessionConnect With MeInstagram @holisticcounselingpodcastFacebookJoin the private Facebook groupSign up for my free email course: www.holisticcounselingpodcast.comRate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts,

Join our conversation with host Rachel Autumn and Darby Ray, a trauma-informed yoga teacher. Darby discusses how yoga spaces can be a sanctuary, supporting students' experiences with stress and trauma. In the compassionate world of trauma-informed yoga, personal agency and resilience are at the heart of a healing practice.Darby has been teaching yoga for more than ten years, and is a passionate advocate for bringing trauma informed practices into wellness spaces. She's worked in different treatment centers and communities, offering yoga as a modality to assist the body's inherent capacity for healing and growth.The conversation covers how to navigate the delicate balance of personal boundaries and growth within yoga, we share candid reflections on maintaining focus amidst distraction, and the power of listening to one's body over external cues. Breathwork, often a cornerstone of yoga, is dissected for its dual role as a grounding force and a potential source of discomfort, prompting a deeper conversation on offering choices and normalizing a spectrum of responses. Moreover, we tackle the practical aspects of teaching, like the use of consent cards for hands-on adjustments and the necessity of self-care to sustain the quality of teaching, especially in group dynamics post-pandemic.Included is a discussion about the art of crafting a yoga practice rich in options and variations that honors all bodies and abilities. Rachel and Darby explore the challenges of online instruction, affirming the critical role of language and pacing when visual cues are absent, and how the universal benefits of trauma-informed yoga that can extend beyond trauma survivors to anyone coping with life's stresses.Key Takeaways for this Episode(00:00) Introduction to Darby Rae(06:53) Addressing trauma in classes (11:27) The language of trauma-informed teaching(18:00) Teachers' responsibility in trauma-informed classes(24:01) Creating a supportive and flexible classroom environment(26:31) Step-by-step exploration of trauma-informed yoga practice(34:27) Importance of self-care in yoga teaching(37:11) Building a trauma-informed public yoga class(45:12) Trauma-informed yoga classes online(51:02) Collective Resilience yoga teacher trainingLinks:Darby Rae on InstagramDarby Rae WebsiteCollective ResilienceHala KhouriKira HaglundSanta Monica YogaExhale to InhaleGLO classes:Listen To Your Body Qi Gong with StephanieRegulate Emotions Flow with ElenaNervous System Gentle Flow with DivyaGrief Support Hatha with Ivorie

What is trauma-informed yoga? Can it help me deal with chronic pain? Find the answer on this episode as Alison Scola shares her journey of healing through yoga therapy, offering insights into its transformative power and practical strategies for managing chronic pain. Discover how trauma-informed yoga creates a safe space for healing and integration, guiding individuals toward holistic well-being. In this episode we chat about:Finding Joy Amidst Chronic Pain: Alison Scola's Story of Resilience (02:31)Navigating Chronic Pain with Yoga Therapy (10:57)The Transformative Power of Trauma-Informed Yoga (24:53)Practical Strategies for Managing Chronic Pain (33:22)Episode Resources:Book Trauma-Informed Yoga Sessions with Prime (get free trial)Book Holistic Therapists at Sofia Health (book session)Book a Session with Alison Scola with a discount on your first sessions (website)Alison Scola on Instagram (Instagram)Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed the content, we would love it if you took 2 minutes to leave a 5-star review!The Sofia Unfiltered Podcast by Sofia Health is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have. For any health concerns, users should seek the assistance of their health care professionals.

One of the most overlooked experiences is menopause and perimenopause and impact on mental health. Societally we treat it like a disease or an ‘untapped market' to sell more products. Many people feel isolated and alone in their mind-life experiences, and for some this can have extreme consequences. Today we have three experts by experience and training talking about how the system fails menopausal people and sharing their lived experiences in approaching this time of life as an incredibly transformative experience. We also discuss: how early trauma and sexual abuse can re-emerge in midlife the “second peak” of psychosis spiritual emergency and holistic healing dealing with mortality and fear of dying sacred rage in menopause developing new archetypes for the "elder" the medicalization of pms and menopause hormone replacement therapies, estradial, etc. diagnostic overshadowing capitalism and the menopause “market” Bios Leah Harris is a psychiatric survivor, activist, and independent journalist. Their work examines mental health and disability policy, with a focus on deinstitutionalization and involuntary psychiatric intervention. Leah's writing appears in Truthout, the Disability Visibility Project, The Progressive, and Mad in America; and in the anthologies We've Been Too Patient: Voices from Radical Mental Health (North Atlantic Books (https://www.wevebeentoopatient.org/⁠) and the forthcoming Mad Studies Reader (Routledge). Their memoir-in-progress, NONCOMPLIANT, traces two generations of psychiatric survivorship and resistance in their family, alongside in-depth reporting and analysis of America's failed mental health policies. https://www.leahiharris.com/ Lynda Wisdo, MA, CYT: Lynda is a survivor of childhood trauma and a menopause/trauma-related Spiritual Emergency.  After several years of mind/body healing, she went on to earn an MA degree in Transpersonal Studies and Spiritual Guidance along with certifications in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Transpersonal Hypnosis, Reiki, and Tarot for Women.  She has written a memoir about her experience with spiritual emergency titled Menopause in Crisis—When Spiritual Emergency Meets the Feminine Midlife Passage (⁠https://menopauseincrisis.weebly.com⁠) her hope being to offer insights and support to women who may be undergoing similar experiences.  She can be reached through her websites at https://lyndawisdo.weebly.com  or by email at lyndawisdo@gmail.com Trauma & Menopause Conference 2024: Healing the Effects of Trauma Through the Challenges of Perimenopause with Lynda Wisdo, MA, CYT https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trauma-menopause-conference-2024-the-intersection-of-trauma-menopause-tickets-798528298637 Marie Brown, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist working in private practice and the public mental health system in New York City. She is the current President of the US Chapter of the International Society for the Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis and an original co-founder of Hearing Voices Network NYC. She is co-editor of Women & Psychosis: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (with Marilyn Charles) https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781498591935/Women-and-Psychosis-Multidisciplinary-Perspectives⁠ and Emancipatory Perspectives on Madness (with Robin Brown) https://www.routledge.com/Emancipatory-Perspectives-on-Madness-Psychological-Social-and-Spiritual/Brown-Brown/p/book/9780367360160⁠. Website: https://mariebrownphd.com/ Twitter: @BrownMarieC Resources: Yale Study on Menopause & Psychosis + All resources mentioned here: https://www.jazminerussell.com/blog/menopause-trauma-psychosis-holistic-approaches-in-midlife-undoing-patriarchal-conditioning Sessions & Information about the host: ⁠⁠JazmineRussell.com⁠⁠ Disclaimer: The DEPTH Work Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Any information on this podcast in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling, psychotherapy, mental health counseling, or any other type of therapy or medical advice.

In this detailed and important conversation with Dave Emerson, the man who coined the term trauma-sensitive yoga, we get insights into Dave's extensive research on the impacts of trauma-informed yoga for survivors including his most recent paper comparing trauma-sensitive yoga and cognitive processing therapy. We explore the difference between Complex Trauma and PTSD and the implications of those differences on survivor validation and services. We discuss the harmful power dynamics that occur within abusive relationships and the importance of healthy interpersonal encounters in yoga spaces which propose to heal trauma adaptations. Dave shares why yoga is one of, if not the strongest embodied practice for healing the impacts of trauma and just how much of this style of practice is needed as well as other deep insights from his work and what he's learned about research and forming research studies for yoga claims.  Dave Emerson (he/him/his) is the founder of Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) for the Justice Resource Institute in Massachusetts, where he coined the term “trauma-sensitive yoga”. from 2009-2011 he was responsible for curriculum development, supervision, and oversight of the yoga intervention component of the first-of-its-kind, NIH-funded study to assess the utility of yoga for survivors of trauma. Dave has developed, conducted, and supervised TCTSY groups for rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs, residential programs for youth, active duty military personnel, survivors of terrorism, and Veterans Administration centers and clinics, and more. He is the co-author of Overcoming Trauma through Yoga, released in 2011 by North Atlantic Books, and Author of, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Therapy (Norton, 2015). In 2018, Dave Emerson co-founded the Center for Trauma and Embodiment at JRI. Instagram: @tctsy & @centerfortraumaandembodiment Web: https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/ & https://www.healwithcfte.org/ Yoga vs Cognitive Processing Therapy for Military Sexual Trauma-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Your support is deeply appreciated! Find me, Lara, on my Website / Instagram You can support this podcast with any level of donation here. Order The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga: How to Create Safer Spaces for All

Discover how the gentle art of trauma-informed yoga can impact our approach to mental health and education. Join me and my inspiring guest, Kim Louria, from Roots, Nature and Leadership Academy, as we unpack the profound effects this practice can have on alleviating the impact of trauma on learning. You'll hear heartfelt stories and gain expert insights into how incorporating yoga into school curricula can foster a nurturing environment for personal growth, improved focus, and a re-engaged thinking brain essential for academic success.The journey through yoga's transformative power doesn't end with the students—it's a voyage that equally touches the lives of educators and parents. I open up about the challenges and triumphs of personal growth, sharing my own yoga hurdles and how they've shaped my philosophy on teaching and persistence. Learn how tailored yoga sessions can create spaces of patience and reflection, helping children to develop and embrace a growth mindset—a gift that lasts far beyond the classroom walls.Wrapping up our conversation, we explore the practical application of techniques like flower breath and storytelling in yoga, designed to engage students and teach them invaluable emotional regulation skills. These methods aren't just about mastering poses; they're about nurturing a regulated nervous system that can have a profound ripple effect on a child's academic journey. As we share strategies and stories, consider how the integration of trauma-informed yoga could transform the well-being of students in your local schools and within your family life.To learn more about yoga in education go to Yoga Ed at https://yogaed.com/.Support the showPlease subscribe and share this podcast with a friend to spread the good!If you find value to this podcast, consider becoming a supporter with a $3 subscription. Click on the link to join: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048018/supportTo help this podcast reach others, rate and review on Apple Podcasts! Go to Library, choose The Brighter Side of Education, and scroll down to Reviews. It's just that easy. Thank you!Want to share a story? Email me at drlisarichardsonhassler@gmail.com.Visit my website for resources: http://www.drlisarhassler.com The music in this podcast was written and performed by Brandon Picciolini of the Lonesome Family Band. Visit and follow him on Instagram. My publications: America's Embarrassing Reading Crisis: What we learned from COVID, A guide to help educational leaders, teachers, and parents change the game, is available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible, and iTunes. My Weekly Writing Journal: 15 Weeks of Writing for Primary Grades on Amazon.World of Words: A Middle School Writing Notebook Using the Writing Process ...

In this week's episode of the Going Pro Podcast, special guest Katie Nesbitt returns to the show to talk about trauma-informed yoga. Together with Michael, she explores the impact of trauma-informed yoga on healing and empowerment. They discuss the importance of movement to help students tap into their intuition, and various methods such as body scans and breath awareness to process emotions. Katie shares personal experiences and techniques for repatterning the nervous system.  Listen to the full episode to gain valuable insights on: deeper self-connection, regulating emotions, co-regulating the nervous system, and much more. Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 04:52 Trauma-Informed Yoga and the Nervous System 09:56 Exploring Mindfulness and Trauma-Informed Approaches 16:25 Co-Regulation in Healing and Coaching 24:49 Curiosity and Self-Exploration 30:26 Exploring the Body-Mind Connection 33:56 Body Scan 43:43 Techniques for Tension and Emotional Release 49:56 Vocal Expression in Emotional Release 53:55 Self-Acceptance in Yoga 01:06:01 Final Thoughts on Trauma-Informed Yoga About Going Pro Yoga: At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone. **Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample: All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga. To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and ⁠⁠⁠Start your 7-Day Free Trial⁠⁠⁠! For more information about in-person trainings in Bali, ⁠⁠https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goingproyoga/message

There's no version of me that want's to be in a hot, sweaty room with strangers telling me what I'm doing wrong. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.  My guest today is Nicole Byars. Nicole owns a yoga studio where she specializes in teaching trauma informed yoga. It's much more about getting back in touch with all of the parts of you that you have numbed over the years, with none of the unpleasant sweat box environments or physical contact with others. I actually think I'm going to try it a bit after having done this interview, because I think we all sort of fall out of sync with ourselves overtime, even if it's just a tiny bit per week, month, or year. ( Instagram: @NicByars ) ( Www.NicoleByars.Com ) ( Www.TheHonestYoga.Com ) If you can't hear it, I'm sick again! This time with RSV. So I hit the respiratory triad just in time to see 2023 ride into the sunset. I also figured you want to hear as little of this voice as possible, so I'm doing a regular episode and I'll do the wrap up on 2023 after the interview is over if any hardcore fans actually want to hear that. Let's get back in touch with our bodies! This is the first episode of the new year. Hopefully it's the the tip of the inspiration iceberg for those of you planning to better yourself this year! As promised: The 2023 Just Dumb Enough rankings: Top 10 Episodes/Topics: 1. Near Death Experiences 2. An Afterlife 3. Refreaming Discrimination 4. Psychedelic Medicine 5. Dieting Correctly 6. Working Dogs 7. Modern Caveman Brains 8. Life in a Cult 9. Pole Dancing 10. The JFK Assassination What a list of glowing recommendations from your fellow audience members if you haven't checked any of those out! Top 10 Countries: 1. The United States, still under half my total audience, with the champions being Oregon, Texas, New York, California, and Illinois in that order. 2. The United Kingdom, led by England and Scotland. 3. Australia, with Victoria and New South Wales easily taking top spots. 4. Canada, with Ontario and British Columbia dominating the others. 5. Germany, with Bayern and Hessen narrowly claiming victory. 6. Sweden, with Stockholm and Skane out front. 7. New Zealand. 8. India. 9. Iran. 10. Ireland. Congrats to 2023's big winners! I hope I get to see all of these places and their cool people some day! That's it for this week! Have a great first week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe.  Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

Tea is such a common part of daily rituals.  You may even drink tea every day.  But do you ever sit with you tea, find a place of stillness and tune into your senses.  Do you ever use your tea as tool for meditation?  In this episode with Samantha Jones, (a trauma-informed yoga & meditation teacher, tea ceremonialist and retreat facilitator based in Cleveland, Ohio) we cover a lot of ground, but this relationship with tea is at the heart of her work and our conversation.  Samantha's  multifaceted role as a space holder centers on self-cultivation and community healing, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and nervous system regulation. Samantha's work is framed by a deep reverence for the natural world, sharing practices designed to reconnect individuals to their authentic selves and the profound sacredness of existence.In this episode we talk about:What it means to be a trauma informed yoga teacherSamantha's personal journey with yoga and why being trauma informed is important to herTea as a medicine and mindfulness practiceWhat happens in a tea ceremonyEnergetics of teaHow all of these practices help Samantha in working with anxietyFind Samantha on Instagram @samanthaljones and @livingteaAnd here is Samantha's affiliate link for Living Tea:  https://lddy.no/125da and a discount code: SAMANTHAFind me at www.nourishednervoussystem.comand @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

This episode is sponsored by Alma. Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care by giving providers the tools they need to build thriving in-network private practices. When providers join Alma, they gain access to insurance support, teletherapy software, client referrals, automated billing and scheduling tools, and a vibrant community of clinicians who come together for education, training, and events.Sign up today at https://helloalma.comWhat are some of the scientifically proven benefits of yoga? Why is it important to find the correct yoga instructor for you and your mental health needs? Can you practice yoga in session with your client?MEET Kristine WeberKristine Weber, MA, C-IAYT, eRYT500 is a leading world authority on the neuroscientific benefits of slow, mindful yoga and an advocate for the use of these practices as an integral part of the solution to the healthcare crisis.She is leading the charge to get slow, mindful practices to people who desperately need them through her Subtle® Yoga Revolution series of online courses and training for yoga teachers – which have been praised by thousands all over the world. She has been training mental health professionals to use yoga in their clinical practices for over a decade at the Mountain Area Health Education Center which is associated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Find out more at Subtle Yoga and connect with Kristine on, Instagram, and FacebookDo You Want To Flourish in 2024? Join Visioning a Bright New YearIN THIS PODCAST:Benefits of yoga for anxiety and depressionYoga as a whole is not defined by one teacherBenefits of clinician self-care with yoga for clientsBenefits Of Yoga For Anxiety & DepressionThe German researcher Holger Kramer has conducted numerous meta-analyses and reviews of the benefits of yoga through a scientific lens to prove its effectiveness to the Western world.[Holger Kramer conducted] systematic reviews on looking at yoga for depression, for anxiety, for mental health in general, for addiction recovery … one of the things he says in one study is the best yoga is the kind of yoga that you'll do. (Kristine Weber)It has been concluded that slow, mindful yoga is one of the best treatments for depression.The world is beginning to move towards an evidence-informed practice of proving the efficiency of new treatments, which is necessary, but the yoga world does need to push more for more research credibility.There are still many people who discredit the benefits of yoga, but that is simply because science needs to find the correct tools on how to prove yoga's benefits.Yoga As A Whole Is Not Defined By One TeacherMany people have been put off by yoga or discredit the entire practice of yoga when they encounter a misinformed or brash instructor. It takes many hours of teaching a certain kind of person to lead a yoga class with patience and calmness.One cannot bring aggression or tension into the yoga space. The yoga space is the place where those things are worked out of the body, and it is not possible to relieve tension with even more tension.First of all, there is tons of good yoga going on out there, even if the teacher hasn't...

This week's guest is Nathan Serrato (they/he). Nathan is a PCC Certified Life Coach, Trauma Informed Yoga and Breathwork Instructor, and Queer Mindset Coach. Nathan helps queer folks overcome and heal from shame and religious trauma. In this conversation, Nathan and I chatted about so many aspects under the greater umbrella of queer healing, including: the various identities and roles our younger selves learned to take on to maintain value in response to internalized shame. the different ways internalized shame can show up in our unconscious patterns of behavior and ways of beinghow we have come to internalize beliefs about successhow healing is a combination of both intentional healing work and simply living our lives, the potential trickiness of over-identifying with our traumas.sobriety and substance use within the queer communityand more!I so loved getting time with Nathan, and am excited to invite you into the conversation. About the guest:Nathan helps queer leaders in visionaries overcome religious shame so they can live fully expressed lives. As a Trauma informed Yoga & Breathwork Instructor and PCC Certified Life Coach, Nathan Serrato takes a holistic approach to transformation by combining somatic techniques with identity shift coaching. Together these modalities provide a profound transformation to support people towards deeper intimacy, spiritual reclamation and living a purpose driven life. Visit www.queerconscious.com for more about Nathan.www.secondadolescencepod.com @secondadolescencepod (IG)Download episode transcript here. 

In this week's episode, Nina and Molly Boeder Harris, SEP E-RYT discuss:Molly's journey in becoming a Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor.Molly's suggestions on things to consider when adding trauma-informed yoga to your services.resources to consider if you are interested in being trained as a Trauma-Informed Yoga provider.We invite you tolearn more about Molly on social media:Instagramexplore Molly's websites with all her offerings: The Breathe NetworkMolly Boeder Harrischeck out courses and group consultations here.book a training with Nina for your group practice or agency.join our FREE online community. search free resources from TTC on our blog/vlog.stay connected and get the monthly blog by signing up here.Until next time!

In this special bonus episode...Adrienne and Mia KEEP talking to Amanda about trauma informed yoga. If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health issues, here are a few helpful links Bear CountyS.M.A.R.T. for Mental Health in Bear CountySan AntonioNAMI SATXTexasTexas Health and Human ServicesMental Health Crisis Services | Texas Health and Human ServicesUSANational Alliance on Mental IllnessFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/yogachanged?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.com Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com

All of us have to deal with varying degrees of trauma from the day we are born but few are forced to sit with such unthinkable horrors as the women and men who are called to protect this country. Luckily, there is hope for veterans who are looking for ways to cope with their internal wounds and that hope is yoga. We are joined today by Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certified yoga teacher, Morgan Daugherty, who is here to spill the beans on the magic of using yoga to work through trauma. Morgan explains how she began working with veterans and why this work is so important to her before detailing the ins and outs of the Veterans Yoga Project. We learn about yoga being transformative, what Morgan teaches in her Mindful Resilience class, the impact andreach of Warrior Church, and examples of when our guest has seen yoga do wonders for her veteran students. Please tune in as we discover how yoga gives us the capacity to endure the sufferings of life.Key Points From This Episode:• Welcoming Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certified yoga teacher, Morgan Daugherty.• How Morgan began working with traumatized veterans.• A detailed explanation of the Veterans Yoga Project.• How yoga can be transformative.• The ins and outs of Morgan's Mindful Resilience class.• Understanding Warrior Church and Morgan's role in it.• How she's seen yoga impact veterans in the most profound and inspiring ways.• Morgan's parting words of hope.Morgan Daugherty on LinkedInMorgan Daugherty InstagramMorgan Daugherty on Yoga AllianceVeterans Yoga ProjectTrue Form GymThe Woodlands Yoga StudioWarrior ChurchStephanie SkipworthHope Pieced TogetherMosaics of MercyMosaics of Mercy | Resources

Kathleen Egan first connected with yoga as a teenager in Australia and has integrated yoga practices into her daily life, growing her personal practice and establishing herself as a Vinyasa (E-RYT200), Children's (RCYT95) Yoga Teacher and Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator (TCTSY-F) and YACEP. Kathleen spent her early adulthood working with at-risk children and families where she saw the need for an alternative to traditional therapeutic methods and interventions. Kathleen joins Kristi and Kelly on this episode of Mindful Conversations with KAY. Tune in as they explore the profound effects of trauma, learn more about Kathleen's personal journey, and discover how the KAY program can be seen under the lens of trauma-informed teaching. Kathleen's expertise and compassionate approach offer valuable insights into how trauma-informed yoga can be a powerful tool for healing and self-discovery. Connect with Kathleen: Website: https://www.key-therapies.com/keyoga-for-kids Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KathleenEganYoga/ Podcast mentions: Trauma Sensitive Yoga: https://www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/ For further reading & learning: KAY's Trauma-Informed Yoga course: https://learn.kiddingaroundyoga.com/p/trauma-informed-yoga Yoga for Children May Improve Mental Health: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/yoga-for-children-may-improve-mental-health/ Fostering Mental Health in Children: https://kiddingaroundyoga.com/mental-health-children-yoga-meditation-breathing/

Learning how to befriend your nervous system, your body and the important information that it's communicating to your mind, is one of the most holistic and sustainable ways to heal. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Maira Holzmann. Maira is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and somatic therapist who specializes in helping people heal from the impacts of childhood trauma. Maira completed her undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Michigan in 1993, her Masters of Science in Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin in 2004, and has been a licensed clinical social worker since 2006.  In the ten years between earning her undergraduate and graduate degrees, Maira traveled around the world and taught mountaineering courses for Outward Bound schools. Maira is the founder and owner of a group psychotherapy practice called Somatic Therapy Partners (STP) whose focus is on healing the nervous system, nurturing resilience, and increasing a client's healthy connection with their body. Together Graham and Maira discuss the strategies and techniques of Somatic Therapy, the intricacies of co-regulating touch, and the benefits seen in clients. The healing journey is really about how compassionately you can meet every experience that arises in your life, as you move forward.   For more information about Somatic Therapy Partners, please visit: https://somatictherapypartners.com For more information about Radiant Resilience: A 9-Week, Trauma-Informed Yoga, Meditation, and Sound Healing Journey for Nervous System, please visit: https://somatictherapypartners.com/product/radiant-resilience/ Take the Resiliency Quiz, please visit: https://somatictherapypartners.com/quiz/resiliency-quiz-2/

Conversation with Lydia Bush about how she creates inclusive and vulnerable spaces to highlight yoga as a tool for self-knowing and healing.Topics of Discussion:-Storytelling, vulnerability, and healing in yoga-Community building in health and wellness-Accessibility in yoga through non-studio spacesLydia is a bilingual (English and Spanish) yoga instructor from Arkansas, currently residing in South Minneapolis. She teaches vinyasa-style, trauma-informed, beginner-friendly classes in non-studio spaces. Her classes and retreats are described as inclusive, relaxed, comfortable, and challenging in a positive way. She is passionate about honoring the Southeast Asian roots of yoga, and practicing yoga as a modality for healing and liberation-both on an individual and societal level. Upcoming Retreat: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/love-yoga-spring-24-retreat-lydia-bush-mcgrath-14871631Free weekly classes at Urban Ventures: https://urbanventures.org/programsInstagram: @lydianomadwrite_moveFacebook: Love YogaWell Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

We're all dreaming of our True Love coming into our lives, if we haven't already met them. Yet for many of us, rather than finding True Love we find ourselves getting into one unhealthy relationship after another where we don't feel honored, respected, or fully seen. Nor are we truly conducting ourselves at our bests. So, what's the deal? Well today's guest, Author & Clinical Trauma Professional Silvia Araya points out that as long as we have unresolved trauma, that part of ourselves will continue seeking a way to heal through validation from poor sources. Sylvia bases her work on how healing and loving ourselves is the one true path to our Divine Soulmate relationship.On this episode, Silvia shares her personal story of losing herself for many years in toxic, abusive relationships to meeting the man of her dreams after deciding she was completely OK on her own. Together we explore this phenomenon of seeking love and healing from the exact source that caused it; people and situations that made us feel unloveable. Then we get into the good stuff of how we can come to reclaim ourselves and realize that only we can give ourselves the love and nourishment that we so desperately need. Join the Women Waken Community on Instagram Here: https://tinyurl.com/522duz2c Silvia is a Clinical Trauma Professional and Numerologist. She studied Psychology, Trauma-Informed Yoga, Family Constellations, Bach Flower Therapy, among many. Her first book (Trust and live without Panic) is about her own experience with panic attacks and anxiety and how she developed her way to heal with a combination of techniques with a spiritual touch. You can learn more about Silvia and her work here: https://www.facebook.com/silvia.araya.psyhttps://www.instagram.com/silvia_araya_psy/https://www.youtube.com/@silviaaraya/videoshttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B091XYWHTX/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=7c570da4-b97a-43a4-9c2a-f9e331b41708 

Christine Gomes is joining me today to dive deep into the transformative power of yoga, trauma-informed practices, and the Polyvagal Theory. Through our conversation, we shed light on the impact of yoga programs in prison, showcasing the potential for profound change within these spaces. We speak to the importance of regulating your nervous system and explore practical tools you can use to understand and nurture your body's innate capacity for harmony and resilience. There is so much we can learn about ourselves and our bodies when we find the practices that work for us. When we can create safety within ourselves, we can learn and we can heal. ~Obeisance~ Connect with Christine Gomes Psy.D. Facebook Email I TheDeepestWellHolisticHealth@gmail.com Connect with Adam Riehl Website I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AdamRiehlHealing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/adamriehlhealing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@adamriehlhealing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/user/adamriehl/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email I adamriehl1@gmail.com Another Podcast by Adam Riehl I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zen and Not Zen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Adam Sound Bath Events I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AdamRiehlHealing.com/Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe and Share ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anchor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Breaker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pocket Casts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RadioPublic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adam-riehl7/support

In this week's episode, Nina and Zabie Yamasaki M.Ed., RYT discuss:an overview of trauma informed yoga for sexual assault survivors.signs that indicate trauma informed yoga might be a good fit for your clients.the resources that Zabie has created to support survivors and professionals.We invite you toLearn more about Zabie: Social Media accounts:InstagramFacebookZabie's website with all her offerings: zabieyamasaki.comcheck out more free resources from TTC on our blog/vlog.become a part of the FREE TTC online community.stay connected to TTC by signing up here.Until next time!

“Trauma informed” Kundalini Yoga may sound like an oxymoron. Today, we unpack why and what to do about it. I'm joined by Uplifted Lead Teacher Trainer, E-RYT 500+  Katrina Marie, who has a background in biological sciences, somatics, and a deep love of yoga, especially Kundalini. She is the author of a meditative trauma healing journal for women, a virtual and local studio owner, and one of our very own lead teacher trainers on all three of our Uplifted trainings. Get ready to learn:

Today is Part Two of Jeannine's interview with Mary Tilson. Despite achieving success in her marketing career, Mary's use of cocaine and alcohol began consuming her life, prompting her to get sober and completely change her life. Mary is a certified Professional Recovery Coach, Trauma-Informed Yoga & Meditation Teacher and the Founder of Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast. Having experienced profound shifts as a result of her decision to get sober in 2013, she is passionate about helping others find freedom from addiction so they can live fulfilling lives substance-free. She is a strong believer in the power of community and enjoys bringing like-minded people together through her online membership community and wellness retreats. Her international retreats have been featured by Yoga Journal, Women's Health Aus and Compare Retreats and she has been interviewed on a number of top recovery and mental health podcasts.Mary recently settled back in the mountains of Colorado after nearly a decade traveling and teaching internationally while living in Southeast Asia. In her free time, she loves reading and learning, hiking, scuba diving and spending time with her family. Connect with Mary on Instagram Connect with Mary's Online Sober Living and Resources HERE Connect with Jeannine on Instagram Connect with Chasing Heroine on TikTok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jeannine-coulter-lindgren/message

Sober curious? This episode is for you. In this episode we're having a conversation about what it could look like to live a life sans alcohol. Even if you are not someone who struggles with addiction, that slight one glass of wine hangover might have you wondering sometimes why you ever drink at all. We talk about how life without alcohol doesn't need to have a label, how to make adjustments in your social life to eliminate high pressure drinking situations and how it can reveal a life much richer with different hobbies, relationships and the relationship you have with yourself. This is a must listen. Mary Tilson is a certified Professional Recovery Coach, Trauma-Informed Yoga & Meditation Teacher and the Founder of Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast. Having experienced profound shifts as a result of her decision to get sober in 2013, she is passionate about helping others find freedom from addiction so they can live fulfilling lives substance-free. She is a strong believer in the power of community and enjoys bringing like-minded people together through her online membership community and wellness retreats. Her international retreats have been featured by Yoga Journal, Women's Health Aus and Compare Retreats and she has been interviewed on a number of top recovery and mental health podcasts.Mary recently settled back in the mountains of Colorado after nearly a decade traveling and teaching internationally while living in Southeast Asia. In her free time, she loves reading and learning, hiking, scuba diving and spending time with her family.Links:Website: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunandmoon.soberliving/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sun-moon-sober-living-podcast/id1603805157—Jenny BlakeThis episode is brought to you by Jenny the Nutritionist. The Create Your Shape program is open for enrollment.Receive 10% off the 4-month Create Your Shape nutrition program for ladies who lift weights with code "MILE10" at checkout.https://jennythenutritionist.com/create-your-shape/@jennythenutritionistCozy EarthGet 40% off your entire online order at Cozyearth.com and use code "MINDSETMILE" at checkout.GoodrFind your pair at goodr.com/mindsetmile and use code MINDSETMILE to get FREE shipping on your first order.--Let's connect!DOWNLOAD MY FREE MINDSET MILE JOURNALFollow my personal account on Instagram: @aishazazaCheck out our Website: themindsetmile.comRate, Review, Subscribe & Share the Podcast: The Mindset Mile Podcast

Support the show hereCheck out this conversation with Emma Stern. This episode is titled Somatic Awareness in Trauma Informed Yoga Spaces. Emma is deeply passionate about bringing the trauma-informed lens into active asana practices and exploring ways in which yoga philosophy and somatic awareness can support social justice work. Emma is E-RYT 500 and YACEP.Visit Emma on her website at : https://emmasternsomatics.com/Follow her on IG at : @emmasternsomatics https://www.instagram.com/emmasternsomatics/More links:yoga and trauma-informed movement education therapy, coaching, and trauma-informed consultingyoga alliance (Search her name, There's no direct link)driven yogi trauma training Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out:

Yoga has a good evidence base for treating a wide variety of mental health ailments, including trauma. In this episode, I interview Diana May, a trauma-informed yoga instructor who shares with us how the body can hold trauma and how yoga and somatic work can help to heal the mind and body together. Correction: Window of Tolerance was coined by Dr. Dan Siegel, not Dr. Stephen PorgesTo learn more about me and my reproductive & integrative psychiatry clinic helping patients across California, please visit - AnnaGlezerMD.comTo sign up for the Fellowship in Reproductive & Integrative Psychiatry, please visit: PsychiatryFellowship.comConnect with Diana May Today! Diana May Yoga: https://www.dianamay.com/

In this episode I interviewed Joanne Spence.  Joanne is the author of Trauma-Informed Yoga: A Toolbox for Therapists: 47 Practices to Calm, Balance, and Restore the Nervous System and the new card deck, Trauma-Informed Yoga Card Deck: 52 Self-Guided Practices to Calm, Balance, and Restore the Nervous System. Joanne has taught yoga in prisons, hospitals, schools, churches, and sometimes street corners. Her sub-specialties are treating adults and children with chronic pain, trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and insomnia. She has over 30 years of clinical experience, ten of those years as the first yoga therapist at Western Psychiatric Hospital. Joanne's poetry appears in Agape Review, Macrina Magazine, Enfleshed, and Pittsburgh Theological Journal. She calls Pittsburgh, PA home where she empty-nests with her husband, Doug, and flirts with the idea of homesteading. Support the showConnect with Inner Peace Yoga Therapy Email us: info@innerpeaceyogatherapy.com Website Instagram Facebook