Healing Through Trauma-Sensitive Yoga: Insights from Dallas Adams
The trauma really does stay in the body, and so they can't...people tend to get sick much more often if they suffer from trauma.
Ever thought about how yoga can help heal deep emotional wounds? In this episode of 'Whole Body Mental Health Radio', Dr. Jose Calderon-Abbo chats with Dallas Adams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and seasoned yoga teacher, about the transformative power of trauma-sensitive yoga. With over 30 years in the mental health field, Dallas shares his journey from discovering yoga as a gentle exercise to realizing its profound impact on his mind, body, and spirit.
His passion led him to become a certified trauma-sensitive yoga instructor, teaching at the Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas. Dallas explains how trauma-sensitive yoga creates a safe space for individuals to reconnect with their bodies and develop mastery over their experiences. This episode dives into the importance of feeling sensations in the body as a path to healing from complex trauma and chronic pain.
Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, you'll find valuable insights on how this practice can be integrated into your self-care routine. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between physical movement and emotional healing.