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Sharing my thoughts, tools and research regarding how trauma affects us and why the tools and practices of yoga can help us heal.

Tall modern glass building with a quote by Gabor Maté about the emotional impact of witnessing suffering and loss, emphasizing that it’s unrealistic to remain unaffected by daily exposure to trauma.
Healing the Helpers: Somatic Support for Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Caregiving Professions

Mental health and addiction professionals dedicate their lives to supporting others who are struggli...

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Dark-toned image of mechanical gears highlighted with soft light, paired with the quote, "The body keeps the score, but with new patterns of movement and awareness, we can rewrite the story." — Unknown.
Repatterning: How New Sensory Input and Output Can Help Heal Trauma and Reduce Anxiety

Healing from trauma and reducing anxiety is often a complex journey, but one of the most powerful to...

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Unlocking Your Brain’s Potential: How New Sensory Input Can Rewire Your Mind

Did you know your brain is capable of changing and adapting every single day? That’s right, thanks t...

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An old balcony with weathered shutters and plants, alongside a Brené Brown quote: "You either walk inside your story and own it, or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.
Healing Attachment Wounds: Breaking the Cycle of People-Pleasing and Perfectionism

Let’s talk about attachment wounds—a term that might sound a little heavy but actually explains so m...

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An open book illuminated by warm light, alongside the quote, "You don't have to be who you were in the past. You can rewrite your story, one day at a time.
Understanding Attachment Styles: How Unhealed Wounds Fuel Anxiety

Ever wonder why you behave a certain way in relationships, or why some interactions trigger anxiety ...

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A serene image of a lake at sunset with tall reeds in the foreground, accompanied by the quote, "The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness. Yoga provides both." — Sakyong Mipham.
How Unresolved Trauma Can Lead to Anxiety—Somatic and Yoga Practices Can Help Heal Through Nervous System Regulation

Trauma doesn’t just affect your mind—it also leaves a deep imprint on your body and nervous system. ...

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A quote defining yoga therapy as the process of empowering individuals to improve health and well-being through yoga, attributed to the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
Yoga Therapy: A Holistic Healing Art and a Self-Empowering Process

Yoga Therapy: A Holistic Healing Art and a Self-Empowering Process

As a Yoga Therapist, one of my r...

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What Yoga Therapy Can Do…and What It Probably Can’t Do

I am a yoga therapist and I’m now completing the clinical internship portion of my education. This m...

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