Already Whole Yogic philosophy states that you are already whole and deeply connected to the world around you. To engage in yoga does not make you more complete, rather the practice invites you to see past illusions and remove obstacles … Continue reading
Awakening Post-Traumatic Growth Trauma affects the best of us, and effects can linger, limiting your ability to live your life with joy and abundance. Unresolved, traumatic experiences may lead to anxiety and depression, significantly affecting your physical and mental health. … Continue reading
Awakening to your Felt Sense Embodiment is as an active process of self-discovery that you renew and strengthen by repeatedly attending to your sensations, emotions, and instinctual movement impulses. Mindful body-awareness practices help you learn to sustain the focus of your … Continue reading
A Restorative Reset Nourish your nervous system (IC: Jes Kimak) Although rest is an integral part of our body’s rhythm, many of us have a complicated relationship to rest. That’s because our culture tends to condition us to believe that … Continue reading
The Window to your Soul IC: Eyes by Bruno Henrique It is often said that the eyes are a window to your soul. Indeed, your eyes provide great insight into how you are feeling. When we are stressed we tend … Continue reading
A Podcast with Sounds True Recently, I had the honor to have a heartfelt conversation with Tami Simon with Sounds True, host of Insights at the Edge Podcast. Within this podcast, I share aspects of my personal journey through trauma … Continue reading
Healing from the Inside Out Connective Tissue tendon, Berkshire Bioscience Library Have you ever had a morning in which you wake up with a painful knot in your neck? What happened? Did you sleep in a funny position or was … Continue reading
An Integrative, Mind-Body Approach to Trauma Treatment I am thrilled to announce the publication of The Complex PTSD Treatment Manual: An Integrative, Mind-Body Approach to Trauma Treatment. This book is written for clinicians who are helping clients navigate the consequences of … Continue reading
Emotional Regulation and Childhood Trauma Children require healthy, caring, and attentive adults to help them develop their social and emotional intelligence. It is the job of a parent to help children feel safe enough to express uncomfortable feelings. When children … Continue reading
Yoga and the Vagus Nerve Vagus nerve yoga for trauma recovery integrates information from neuroscience, psychology, and the yogic path to illuminate who we are and how we heal from adverse and challenging life events. This post applies Dr. Stephen … Continue reading