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What is the difference between PTS and PTSD?
It’s not rare that people confuse these two terms. Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are concepts that sound similar and even share some symptoms. My name is Jen Stuart and, in today’s post, we will discuss the main...
Yoga for a traumatic birth experience: Overcome the trauma of birth
Even though being a mother is one of the most beautiful experiences for many women, the process of labour is traumatic for 1 out of 3 women. My name is Jen Stuart and, in today’s post, we will talk about one of the topics less addressed in our society:...
Trauma Sensitive Yoga For Kids
Facing a traumatic event is not easy for kids, especially if it takes place during the first 3 years of their lives. Their nervous system can be shattered, affecting many aspects of their lives. My name is Jen Stuart and, in today’s post, we will delve...
Nervous system response to trauma
The more understanding you have about your body and trauma, the more prepared you are to continue your healing journey. My name is Jen Stuart and, in today’s post, we will learn how your nervous system responds to trauma. What is the nervous system? The...
Differences between trauma-sensitive yoga and a general yoga class
You might be wondering what Yoga for Trauma is and how Trauma Sensitive Yoga can heal trauma. I’m Jen Stuart and, in today’s blog, I will help you understand better what this practice is in comparison with a regular yoga class. How is Trauma Sensitive Yoga...
Safety In Yoga for Trauma Survivors
The space is a fundamental component of a Trauma Sensitive Yoga class. I’m Jen Stuart and, on this occasion, we will define together what are the elements that create a safe space to heal trauma with yoga. Why is space important? In contrast to regular...
Developmental Trauma: When your inner child needs to heal
Human beings will always be exposed to events that might not be pleasing and that might provoke lasting negative effects. However, what happens when we start our lives surrounded by distressing situations? My name is Jen Stuart and, in today’s post, we...
Trauma Sensitive Yoga: Emotional Benefits
Yoga for Trauma benefits the body and mind. We have already learned Trauma Sensitive Yoga physical benefits in a past article. In today’s post, we will learn about the emotional benefits that this practice can bring to your life. Emotional benefits Feel...
Trauma Sensitive Yoga physical benefits
As I stated before in a post about what yoga for trauma is, this practice revolves around mind-body wellness. I’m Jen Stuart and, in today’s post, we will explore together how yoga heals and all the physical benefits you can get when you implement Trauma...
Vicarious Trauma: Practitioners Need To Heal Too
This is the dilemma many humanitarian workers face: after frequent and long times of exposure to their patients' suffering, they can develop vicarious trauma. Practitioners working with clients with trauma need space to heal and release, so they won’t...
