Why Yoga?
The mind and body are profoundly connected and nurturing both supports both our mental and physical health. We hope to support anybody who is hoping to improve their health be it physical or mental. Our yoga practice will be run
by a registered psychologist and will be designed to support autonomic nervous system regulation and to help you deeply connect with your mind and body to promote healing, resilience and vitality.
What you will learn
You learn traditional yogic movements and postures, core breath practices, and a variety of meditations. Acceptance, self-esteem and body positivity will be encouraged. Deep relaxation and enhanced mobility will be promoted.
How does yoga practice impact people who have experienced trauma?
When people think about trauma, they usually see it as a past event. However, trauma is actually the residue from those events that settles into your body. It resides within your own skin. If you’ve experienced trauma, you’re likely to have a distorted relationship with your body. Traumatized individuals often become afraid of their physical sensations; their breathing becomes shallow, and they feel tense and anxious about their internal feelings. Slowing down your breathing with yoga can increase your heart rate variability, which decreases stress. Since trauma is stored in the body, yoga is highly relevant because it helps you sense and befriend your body. Yoga allows you to feel every aspect of your body’s sensations in a gentle and safe way, helping you regain ownership of your body where past trauma is held. Studies show that yoga can be as effective as the best medications in alleviating traumatic stress symptoms. To recover from trauma, it’s essential to address various systems, and combining talking therapy or EMDR with yoga is an excellent approach.