Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Applying the Principles of Polyvagal Theory for Self-Discovery, Embodied Healing, and Meaningful Change
Trauma recovery is as much about healing the body as it is the mind.

Yet, so often, the focus of healing involves retelling the story of the past without addressing the physiological imbalances that trauma leaves in its wake.

Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery bridges this path of healing between the psyche and the body by walking you through the sacred practice of yoga so you can release the burdens of trauma from your body and mind.

Grounded within the principles of polyvagal theory, affective neuroscience, and trauma—informed care, this book will help you gain a better understanding of how our brains and bodies respond to stress and trauma and offer a self—led healing journey toward feeling more empowered, grounded, clearheaded, inspired, and at ease.

With her innately compassionate and gentle guidance, Dr. Arielle Schwartz introduces you to the power of the yogic philosophy and offers a variety of accessible yoga poses and breathing practices that will allow you to:

  • Nourish your nervous system
  • Reconnect with your body
  • Ground yourself in the present moment
  • Release unresolved patterns of fight, flight, freeze, or faint
  • Widen your ability to tolerate emotional discomfort
  • Develop a felt sense of resilience
  • Anchor yourself in self—love
  • Reclaim connection with and trust in your body
  • Create a personalized yoga practice for your own self—care
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Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Applying the Principles of Polyvagal Theory for Self-Discovery, Embodied Healing, and Meaningful Change
Trauma recovery is as much about healing the body as it is the mind.

Yet, so often, the focus of healing involves retelling the story of the past without addressing the physiological imbalances that trauma leaves in its wake.

Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery bridges this path of healing between the psyche and the body by walking you through the sacred practice of yoga so you can release the burdens of trauma from your body and mind.

Grounded within the principles of polyvagal theory, affective neuroscience, and trauma—informed care, this book will help you gain a better understanding of how our brains and bodies respond to stress and trauma and offer a self—led healing journey toward feeling more empowered, grounded, clearheaded, inspired, and at ease.

With her innately compassionate and gentle guidance, Dr. Arielle Schwartz introduces you to the power of the yogic philosophy and offers a variety of accessible yoga poses and breathing practices that will allow you to:

  • Nourish your nervous system
  • Reconnect with your body
  • Ground yourself in the present moment
  • Release unresolved patterns of fight, flight, freeze, or faint
  • Widen your ability to tolerate emotional discomfort
  • Develop a felt sense of resilience
  • Anchor yourself in self—love
  • Reclaim connection with and trust in your body
  • Create a personalized yoga practice for your own self—care
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Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Applying the Principles of Polyvagal Theory for Self-Discovery, Embodied Healing, and Meaningful Change

Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Applying the Principles of Polyvagal Theory for Self-Discovery, Embodied Healing, and Meaningful Change

by Arielle Schwartz
Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Applying the Principles of Polyvagal Theory for Self-Discovery, Embodied Healing, and Meaningful Change

Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Applying the Principles of Polyvagal Theory for Self-Discovery, Embodied Healing, and Meaningful Change

by Arielle Schwartz

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Overview

Trauma recovery is as much about healing the body as it is the mind.

Yet, so often, the focus of healing involves retelling the story of the past without addressing the physiological imbalances that trauma leaves in its wake.

Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery bridges this path of healing between the psyche and the body by walking you through the sacred practice of yoga so you can release the burdens of trauma from your body and mind.

Grounded within the principles of polyvagal theory, affective neuroscience, and trauma—informed care, this book will help you gain a better understanding of how our brains and bodies respond to stress and trauma and offer a self—led healing journey toward feeling more empowered, grounded, clearheaded, inspired, and at ease.

With her innately compassionate and gentle guidance, Dr. Arielle Schwartz introduces you to the power of the yogic philosophy and offers a variety of accessible yoga poses and breathing practices that will allow you to:

  • Nourish your nervous system
  • Reconnect with your body
  • Ground yourself in the present moment
  • Release unresolved patterns of fight, flight, freeze, or faint
  • Widen your ability to tolerate emotional discomfort
  • Develop a felt sense of resilience
  • Anchor yourself in self—love
  • Reclaim connection with and trust in your body
  • Create a personalized yoga practice for your own self—care

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781683735052
Publisher: PESI Publishing
Publication date: 05/10/2022
Pages: 268
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.61(d)

About the Author

Arielle Schwartz, PhD, CCTP—II, E—RYT, is a licensed clinical psychologist, certified complex trauma professional, and experienced registered yoga teacher with a private practice in Boulder, Colorado. As an internationally sought—out teacher, EMDR therapist, somatic practitioner, and leading voice in the healing of PTSD and complex trauma, she is the author of six books, including The Complex PTSD Workbook, The Complex PTSD Treatment Manual, and The Post—Traumatic Growth Guidebook. Learn more about Arielle at www.drarielleschwartz.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword Stephen W. Porges, PhD xv

Foreword Tiffany Cruikshank, LAc, MAOM, E-RYT xxi

Acknowledgments xxiii

Preface xxv

Introduction xxix

The Journey of Practices xxxiii

Chapter 1 A Yogic Path for Trauma Recovery 1

Trauma Recovery Stages 1

A Sacred Space 3

The Freedom to Choose 6

The Eight Limbs of Yoga 9

Chapter Review 41

Chapter 2 Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga: Practices for Balance and Equanimity 43

Equanimity Amid Change 45

Conscious Breathing and Vagal Tone 50

Listening and Your Vagus Nerve 54

Somatic Intelligence 58

Eye Movements and Natural Vagus Nerve Stimulation 65

Spinal Flexibility and Nervous System Health 70

Co-regulation, Coherence, and Compassion 80

Chapter Review 85

Chapter 3 A Journey toward Embodiment: Practices for Mobility and Vitality 87

Brain and Body Integration 89

Yoga at the Edge 94

Fascia and the Connective Tissue Matrix 101

The Power of Play 109

Repatterning Your Body 115

Embodiment as Empowerment 123

Enhance Your Vitality 132

Chapter Review 142

Chapter 4 The Strength to Surrender. Practices for Realization and Relaxation 143

A Path to Self-Realization 144

The Subtle Body 150

Slow to Flow 158

The Gift of Humility 168

Opening to Love 174

The Soft Side of Yoga 180

Settling into Stillness 190

Chapter Review 196

Chapter 5 The Journey Is the Destination: Developing a Daily Practice 197

Developing a Personalized Practice 197

Guiding Principles 199

Conclusion 203

Appendix: Guidelines for Therapists and Therapeutic Yoga Teachers 205

Establishing Safety and Stabilization 205

Cultivating Neuroceptive Awareness and Co-regulation 206

Leading an Individual Yoga Therapy Session 210

Leading a Group Yoga Therapy Session 214

References 227

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