Healing Trauma Through Yoga: Cassie's Journey with Somatics and Empowerment
Episode Overview
Cassie shares her personal journey through trauma. The difference between yoga and yoga therapy is explored. The importance of creating safe spaces for trauma survivors. Offering choice in movement can lead to deep emotional release. Challenges of making yoga accessible to those who need it most.
What do I want? Do I want to lay down? How could I know? Nobody has ever asked me, what do I want to do with my own body?
Ever wondered how yoga can be a transformative tool for healing trauma? In this episode of Head-to-Heal, Jiordana Saade sits down with Cassie, a trauma-informed yoga therapist, to discuss the profound impact of somatics and yoga on trauma recovery. Cassie opens up about her own journey through trauma, her work in anti-human trafficking, and how yoga became a pivotal part of her healing process.
The conversation delves into the difference between traditional yoga and yoga therapy, highlighting the importance of creating safe spaces for trauma survivors. Cassie shares the significance of offering choice in movement, which can lead to deep emotional release and personal empowerment. She also touches on the challenges of making yoga accessible to those who need it most, including individuals facing financial and geographical barriers.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in mind-body healing, trauma-informed practices, or simply finding harmony within their body. Tune in to learn how yoga can help you connect with your body and heal from within.