International Day of Yoga Krama Yoga Cambodia is an NGO offering yoga classes to disadvantaged youth and female victims of trafficking in order to build their confidence and to help them recover from the effects of trauma Students attend a class at Krama Yoga in Phnom Penh Photo: Krama Yoga Cambodia In a quiet and [...]
A heartfelt thank you, to everyone who attended the first Trauma Sensitive Yoga Workshop in the Netherlands. Testimonials: Hallo Esther, Wat ben je een inspirerende vrouw met zoveel kennis. Ik voelde me meteen veilig door je warmte en rust die je uitstraalt. Het weekend was geweldig maar ook confronterend voor mij als persoon. De groep [...]
Patanjali's regimen, at times, corresponds to the idea of 'self-actualisation" in psychotherapy India’s ancient tradition Yoga has become a multimillion-dollar industry in the past few decades and taking a path of its own, under many different names, brands, meanings; it’s hard not to feel some resentment towards the trends that take yoga out of its [...]
New studies show that people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder can find real relief with yoga. When Sara talks about the benefits of practicing yoga, the 56-year-old from Boston uses the same terms as other yogis: being grounded and present, gaining an awareness of her body and its strength, feeling calm and in control of [...]
Trauma Sensitive Yoga Classes It's no secret that yoga does wonders for the body and can calm the mind. And research continues to point to its power to help ameliorate various ailments such as hypertension, pain, and insomnia. Now, there's growing evidence that modified yoga, when taught by specially trained individuals and employed [...]
This video highlights that community education on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) will result in more help and support for families. Our video character states that – “even if it is not enough” – support can radically change outcomes for children growing up with ACEs. https://vimeo.com/189604325 What are ACEs? ACEs are adverse childhood experiences that [...]
Some US veterans suffering from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) get the chance to talk about their experiences and current condition along with their family members and experts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBX-1pAyXnI&feature=youtu.be
This gripping film features a highly diverse cast of seven adolescents and young adults who examine the shared and unique challenges faced, mistakes made, and growth attained in the struggle to transcend legacies of developmental trauma. Unexpectedly insightful, unsentimentally poignant and always real, Never Give Up is an offering of collective wisdom, inspiration and hope [...]
3 days, 20 hours - Friday 9th, Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th of December 2016 People suffering from trauma often need a variety of treatments to help them back on the path to mental health. As Yoga exercises the body and calms the mind at the same time, it can be a very [...]
Victims of intimate partner violence frequently belief they can stop the cycle of abuse, but as long as the relationship remains the same, they cannot.. Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is a widespread, extremely serious and under reported problem. Many myths about domestic violence exist. One the most common myths is that the victims are partially [...]