More details on our yoga practices:
These Gentle Yoga Classes (aka Yoga for Trauma Relief) focus on calming the nervous system, strengthening the body and soothing the soul. Classes may include some or all of the following practices:
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Gentle yoga postures, sitting, standing and lying down
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Breathing and relaxation
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Gentle rocking (uroboric/self-soothing) movements to calm the nervous system
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Whole Body Bi-Lateral Stimulation/Cross Brain Integration for trauma release/stress reduction
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Head, neck, shoulder and jaw self-massage
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Massage of the Vagus nerve area on neck (To help move from sympathetic to parasympathetic response)
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Abdominal Massage (Chi Nei Sang)
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iRest (Guided Meditation) for PTSD as taught by psychologist Richard Miller, Ph.D.
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Sighing, yawning, stretching and resting as taught by psychologist Julie Henderson, Ph.D.
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References to Positive Energy, drawing from concepts by psychiatrist Judith Orloff, M.D.
Questions? Contact Hannah Caratti at hannahyoga@sonic.net or 707-494-7470/text.