How does Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Work? | The Science of Yoga

How does Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Work? | The Science of Yoga | Yoga Psychology |

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Trauma sensitive yoga is a successful adjunctive treatment for complex trauma/PTSD. Here I describe the neuroscience behind how it works.
Here I describe some of the neuroscience and psychology behind the effectiveness of this body-focused therapy.
LINKS & REFERENCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
The Psychology and Neuroscience of Yoga- The Mind Body Connection • The Psychology and Neu...
van der Kolk, B., (2015) The Body Keeps the Score. Mind, Brain and Body in Transformation of Trauma. Great Britain. Penguin Books.
Emerson, D., (2015) Trauma-Sensitive Yoga in Therapy: Bringing the Body into Treatment. New York. W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.
van der Kolk, B.A., et al. (2014) Yoga as an adjunctive treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: a randomized controlled trial. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25004...
Nummenmaa, L., et al. (2014) Bodily maps of emotions. www.pnas.org/content/111/2/646
Uddin, L.Q., et al. (2017) Structure and function of the human insula. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
Jeong, H., et al. (2019) Diverging roles of the anterior insula in trauma-exposed individuals vulnerable or resilient to posttraumatic stress disorder. www.nature.com/articles/s4159...
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@mybagoftheday1722 Ай бұрын

I found this video after I went into a yin yoga class today, and at the end of it, couldn’t help the unexpected emotions coming up and just - crying. It was so confusing. I am not emotional, I don’t cry. I stopped crying many years ago. The bad relationship I had ended 4 years ago. And I didn’t cry then. I have been training in physical sports so hard, my body has ached and I had injuries, but I didn’t mind, I have just continued and pushed through. Why now, all of a sudden, after an easy and calm yoga class, in the candle lit room, I felt the emotions. It was weird. Kind of a relief, but also I felt I was weak and vulnerable. I remember that I was so relaxed I was almost unaware of where I was when we lyed on the floor at the end of the class. Then I heard a door slamming from the outside. And I put my arms on my chest, and my arms stiffened, and I just continued lying there while the others started moving and slowly getting up. I started feeling uneasy, and at ease somehow, and then I just felt like crying. The instructor asked if I wanted a hug and I was like no I just need a minute to collect myself. There I sat a moment after everyone else had left the room. Now I am afraid the emotions will come up again.

@Johanna.1111 16 күн бұрын

We people don’t get taught how to deal with our emotions. To feel not only the good but also the bad. When you don’t feel all of those emotions it stores in your body. Your mind is strong but not always the best for yourself, because it pushed your body. Your body also wants to be heard and release from the trauma we give them through not feeling our emotions. The best you can do is feel them. Go again to yin yoga and cry again. Try to take up your space. You deserve to take up space in this world. You and your emotions deserve to have a place in this world. Ones you start recognize and then feel your emotions you will see a different side of you you could never imagine. You can do it, let it go, you will feel free! 🤍

@VirginiaJ-1 11 күн бұрын

I got out of prison, sober and developed chronic stomach issues then all over chronic pain. I was abused in multiple ways and had been frozen. this all came clear to me watching this video through tears, as you shared:-) I now know where this pain was coming from now to ensure I hear all it had to offer me:-) best wishes thanks for your share!

@Portia620 2 жыл бұрын

We need more people working on trauma! It’s an epidemic!

@amys.johnson8449 Жыл бұрын

Amen.

@reflux043 8 ай бұрын

We have lots of psychologists and scientists working on trauma. Bessell van der Kolk, Peter Levine, David Berceli, Robert Sapolsky, Jordan Peterson, and Andrew Huberman. That's just a few.

@jacquelinewood5124 14 күн бұрын

This just put pieces of the puzzle together for me. Thank you for your work

@mollyt.9543 Жыл бұрын

I just recently started working with a therapist. She's phenomenal. She recommended this for me and sent me a link to your video so I can better understand. Thank you for presenting the information so clearly and easy to understand.

@catherinemadagoni6768 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome information!! Thank you!

@CheeseKransky12 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thank you!

@rachelm4213 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video ! Thank you! I

@MyLifewithGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you explain this well.

@yuningxiang391 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! it's quite helpful!

@VirginiaJ-1 11 күн бұрын

Emotions coming up to after watching this. Yea, more healing😂

@hustlemami8732 Жыл бұрын

What a brilliant video and speaker! Love ❤

@AriannaPienaar 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this informative video explaining the differences between trauma sensitive yoga and ‘a general yoga’ class

@CommKommando Жыл бұрын

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@huffyoga Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! I have been asked to make yoga training videos for staff at a mental hospital and a cancer & surgery hospital in Haiti. Well, I have given lots of classes in prisons, w disabled centers, youth programs (w severe trauma), etc -- but only now am learning about the Neuroscience of it -- in my old age.

@Portia620 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@kartikeyaa4705 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, it was informative. Do you have instructions somewhere on how to practice yoga that helps to raise awareness of repressed traumatic feelings? Is it possible for a person to do it alone or does he have to have a helper? There are many methods for raising awareness of traumatic feelings, but regardless of the method, the main problem is that the client must learn how to descend from the intellectual level (internal dialogue - locked consciousness "in the head") to the emotional-physical level and "let go" of the feelings that at the same time, he wants to avoid them (because they are unpleasant, traumatic), with every attempt there is internal resistance and through diverting attention, the client unconsciously "runs away" from the feelings he would have to feel, he is constantly "busy" with something other than his feelings.

@julzylil Жыл бұрын

Can we do yoga with Adrienne videos? They make me feel very good . Would I still build interoception?

@KKKK-ld9wb 2 жыл бұрын

I just started working with a Trauma Sensitive Yoga therapist. It’s extremely difficult for me to do without dissociating, and I struggle to feel anything in my body. I hope something comes of it, but right now I am worried I will never recover feelings in my body and forever stay dissociated.

@kathieovereemphd1705 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you leaving this comment. Firstly, I want to validate your experience by saying it's not uncommon for some survivors to dissociate during a trauma sensitive yoga practice and to worry about future progress. If you think it might be helpful, are you able to discuss your experience and thoughts with your therapist?

@mgn1621 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried working with a SE somatic Experiencing therapist?

@KKKK-ld9wb Жыл бұрын

@@mgn1621 I have worked with an SE therapist when I was on the West Coast, but haven’t seen much of it where I am living on the East Coast now.

@denisebaldwin4841 2 жыл бұрын

I am trying my best to manage health anxiety and trauma body sensations are incredibly scary for me . CBT and an excellent health well-being advisor is helping me along . Trauma sensitive yoga has been something I’ve been made aware of . This is a very interesting video.

@mgn1621 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried working with a SE Somatic Experiencing therapist ?

@susie5254 Жыл бұрын

I had a hard time concentrating on your talk because I was fixated on the chart at the beginning of the video. I noticed that the only image with yellow hands was anger. I have tried to find out the significance of unexplainable pain sensation in the hands every time I'm about to fall into depression, or as a warning that I'm going to become depressed. Anger? I'm fascinated. Could this mean that anger is at the root of my decades long struggle with depression? I don't feel or sense that so now I'm more puzzled than ever.

@kathieovereemphd1705 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sussie, thanks for you comment. You've noticed something very interesting. I would suggest discussing this with a certified therapist that specializes in body-based / embodied / somatic therapy.

@lornalawrence5662 2 жыл бұрын

Is it not advised to do trauma sensitive yoga on your own, without a facilitator? And do you have any recommendations for any instructional/guided yoga flows to do at home?

@kathieovereemphd1705 2 жыл бұрын

Its possible that you would get more out of the sessions when practicing with a facilitator, they would be able to cater the session to suit you. However, this isn't possible for everyone, for any number of reasons. If this is the case, practicing using pre-recorded flows could be helpful. I would recommend any trauma-sensitive flows that are based on Trauma Center trauma-sensitive yoga (TCTSY). Of note, the Trauma Center has has been slightly rebranded to the Center for Trauma & Embodiment at JRI.

@jessicalynn9204 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! What is the type of yoga for trauma yoga? Can you share the name(s)?

@kathieovereemphd1705 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica, thanks for your comment. You would look for something called trauma-sensitive yoga. I would suggest you try and find TCTSY classes, which stands for Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga. This is the trauma sensitive yoga that's proven to reduce symptoms associated with complex trauma and PTSD. There are other forms of trauma-sensitive yoga, but they may be using methods that haven't been scientifically proven to be beneficial. I'm not saying that these other forms wouldn't be helpful- its just that their methods are often different. You can find more info via my website: www.ivyyoga.com.au/trauma-sensitive-yoga Here is some info about TCTSY at the Trauma Center website: www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/

@mindovermovement6401 3 жыл бұрын

Yoga with adreine.

@hippiefarts 2 жыл бұрын

Echo Flow Yoga has some trauma-sensitive flows on her channel that I frequently turn to when I'm in triggered states and they are soooo grounding and helpful.

@chellep7463 Жыл бұрын

@@mindovermovement6401 as far as I know Adriene isn't trauma informed. She has a yoga for trauma and a yoga for pstd video,but that doesn't necessarily make her trauma informed. Her cueing compared to trauma informed flows would very much suggest she isnt. She also doesn't offer the range of choices that trauma informed yoga would

@donsforever1462 Жыл бұрын

@@chellep7463 YWA came to mind with me also. Adriene naturally teaches a very gentle sensitive practice & along with her gentle very trusting engaging way about her... I've always felt her teachings very aligned with trauma sensitive yoga..🙏

@concienciaamplia1710 Жыл бұрын

Hi how can I comunicate with you . I need help I have complex trauma anxiety. A problem with my eyes because of tensión. I have knowledge of yoga basic intermidiate . And I know trauma gets stuck in the body I am working with images . Guided experiences to remove those traumas but I do need more physical work to calm my mind and reset

@kathieovereemphd1705 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out. At the moment I'm not taking on new clients. If you would like to work with a trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator I would recommend searching your region www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/facilitators I hope this helps.

@kylehamilton6560 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been constantly 24/7 dissociated for 5 years. Will this still work for me? Was hoping this can help me feel again

@kathieovereemphd1705 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for reaching out. It's not really possible to make a recommendation without knowing more about your current situation and history. I would suggest that you discuss this with a psychologist, psychiatrist, or Trauma Sensitive Yoga faciliator in your area. Here's a link to the TCTSY-F directory- www.traumasensitiveyoga.com/facilitators. I hope this helps.