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Trauma Informed Podcast

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  • Trauma Informed Yoga with Lisa Danylchuk

Trauma Informed Yoga with Lisa Danylchuk

Thursday 4th August 2016

Lisa Danylchuk shares how trauma-informed yoga can aid in recovery and resilience on the Trauma Informed Podcast.
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Trauma Informed Podcast
Author:
Jeff Friedman
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Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Healing Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Lisa Danylchuk: The Healing Power of Trauma-Informed Yoga

So I think I'm always just trying to stay open to if it's something that you know.
Ever thought about how yoga can help heal trauma? In this episode of the Trauma Informed Podcast, Jeff Friedman chats with Lisa Danylchuk, a psychotherapist and yoga teacher, who has dedicated her career to blending these two worlds. Lisa shares her journey into trauma-informed yoga, explaining how it goes beyond traditional practices by emphasizing choice, empowerment, and consent.
She believes that yoga can help individuals reconnect with their bodies and regulate their nervous systems, offering a unique path to recovery and resilience. Lisa dives into the specifics of trauma-informed yoga, detailing how grounding and centering techniques can address both physical and emotional symptoms of trauma. She highlights the importance of invitational language and a non-judgmental approach, which help create a safe space for healing.
Through her online course, Lisa educates yoga teachers and mental health professionals on integrating these practices into their work. Throughout the conversation, Lisa underscores the need for early intervention and prevention, especially concerning attachment patterns. She argues that trauma impacts our ability to form healthy relationships, making trauma-informed practices essential in schools, hospitals, and other community settings. Her vision is a more compassionate society where these practices are the norm.
Tune in to hear Lisa's insights on how trauma-informed yoga can transform not just individual lives but entire communities. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in innovative approaches to healing.