My toolkit
Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma
Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma focuses on the function of yoga as a somatic healing tool. We explore the concepts of choice, autonomy, and felt sensation in each practice – all critical pieces of trauma recovery.
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Foundations of My Facilitation:
– Yoga belongs to bodies of all ability, shape, and identity.
– The focus is placed on the experience of the practice.
– Your ability to create the traditional shape of each pose is not relevant the the practice's capacity for healing.
Biodynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release®
In Biodynamic Breathwork and Trauma Release® we use conscious circular breathing to create targeted activation and process trauma using bodywork, emotional expression, movement, sound, and meditation. BBTRS® accesses the deepest layers of traumatic tension and allows us to create meaningful changes that allow it to unwind.
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Foundations of My Facilitation:
– We focus on staying within our window of presence.
– We step in and out of activation for safety & efficacy.
– Diligently work to avoid activating too much too fast.
Trauma-Sensitive Mindful Meditation
Trauma-sensitive mindful meditation (TSMM) acknowledges the impacts of a traumatize nervous system. In this practice we do not give overwhelming sensations full and focused attention - common in traditional meditation styles. TSMM prioritizes nervous system safety and flexibility to help us grow our capacity and resilience.
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Foundations of My Facilitation:
– Mindfulness should not be retraumatizing.
– We do not force stillness.
– Mindfulness should not be an activating practice.
Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises®
Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises® (TRE®) releases tension in the psoas muscle that communicates danger in the brain stem. With the tension released, the body receives signals that we are safe – allowing us to find a greater sense of ease, calm, and nervous system flexibility.
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Foundations of My Facilitation:
– We meet the body where it is by doing what is needed, not expected.
– Choice and autonomy are priority when tremoring.
– More tremoring doesn't always mean more healing.
Somatic Trauma Integration
In somatic trauma integration we listen to the queues of our bodies to guide us to the needs of our nervous system. By learning to speak the language of the body we become more capable of meeting our needs early on, before they spiral into intrusive trauma patterns.
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Foundations of My Facilitation:
– The body will guide us where we need to go.
– Safety and slowness are most effective.
– All sensations have potential for healing.
Sound Healing
Sound healing uses sound waves to connect with different parts of the nervous system. Primarily we use sound to stimulate the body's rest and digest system. The foundational instruments we use are gongs, crystal and metal singing bowls, and chimes.
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Foundations of My Facilitation:
– Surrendering allows the frequencies to create deeper balance and healing.
– Whatever experience emerges from the session is what's necessary.
