Yoga
Body-based work, such as yoga, may act as a treatment bridge, increasing a sense of awareness, safety and mastery over one’s body while building skills to effectively interpret and tolerate physiological and affective states. Yoga, one of the top ten most widely practiced forms of complementary alternative medicine in the United States, incorporates techniques of breathing exercises, physical postures, movement, relaxation and mindfulness.
How can Yoga Therapy help?
Why Yoga
What is Yoga Therapy
Benefits of Yoga for First Responders and Veterans
Overcome Trauma with Yoga
Bessel van der Kolk, clinical psychiatrist and best-selling author of The Body Keeps the Score, shares how yoga can help you get “unstuck” from the imprints of trauma.
Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is considered one of the world’s leading authorities on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He has pioneered the use of Yoga as a therapy that is helping these individuals to work through their PTSD and regain a sense of mastery. He discusses mind-body connections in trauma, how Yoga works and precautions for teaching trauma-sensitive Yoga students.
Where can I find more information about Yoga?
Yoga Fit Worldwide
The Leader in Mind Body Fitness Education. For over 23 years, YogaFit has been educating teachers, enthusiasts, and professionals from a multitude of backgrounds. As a small, privately held, women-owned and operated company, we are committed to integrity, transformation and quality education. YogaFit is strong, connected community of over 250,000 people worldwide. Focusing on pragmatic innovation, karma yoga and higher purpose people first learning. Find An Instructor by going to the Yoga Fit website and entering your province!
Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga
An evidence-based adjunctive treatment for complex, developmental trauma or chronic, treatment-resistant PTSD. Empirical research indicates TCTSY to be an effective treatment for the most severe forms of trauma. Our 300-hour certification program is open to certified yoga teachers, licensed mental health care professionals and community providers. All applicants must have completed either the e-course or a foundational training. We also offer a concurrent Latinx / Spanish-speaking program.
