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Yoga4Dignity
On the 2nd September there was a group of us down on the beach sharing our yoga practice to raise awareness for Yoga 4 Dignity. An hour of morning Hatha yoga was not only a beautiful way to start the day but also an opportunity to bring some fellow yogis and...
6 Subtypes of PTSD
6 Subtypes of PTSD There are 6 main categories when explaining PTSD. Acute where there is a small time frame for up to 6 months that the trauma is suffered for. symptoms appear after a month and do not last for longer than six months of the originating event The next...
Let’s break it down…
L e t ' s b r e a k i t d o w n . . . This is not a simple topic but we can try to understand PTSD by breaking it down into simple sections: What is PTSD? ‘Trauma’ is a word that can mean so much but is defined as ‘a normal reaction to an abnormal...
PTSD risk factors
PTSD risk factors There are several risk factors and people can suffer from a combination depending on circumstance. I will discuss a few scenarios as a risk factor can stem and result in a variety of ways. To begin, denial is when someone is presented with...
4 reasons why we twist
4 reasons why we twist At the end of our practice It is important to have a twist of some sort at the ending of your practice before Shavasana to release any toxins left by squeezing your body like a rope. To neutralise your body through lengthening and also...
3 Powerful Tools to Deal with Trauma
3 Powerful Tools to Deal with Trauma I’m Jen and I’m a survivor of trauma. I’m holding a 2 hour yoga for trauma workshop to share with you the tools I’ve learned that can work for you whether you suffer from PTSD, anxiety, abuse, physical or emotional trauma. You are...
The brain’s alarms. Simplified and explained.
The brain's alarms. Simplified and explained. The brain is made up of many complex parts and each has a specific role and placement. During a trauma the various areas work hard at their job, however sometimes there can be added ‘trauma’ to certain areas. Here I will...
So here we are!
So here we are! So here we are! The next part of the journey unfolds... Bouncing around Asia which now brings us back to Perth in WA. It has been some of the most intense times in my life and is still so very recent. It has been 6 weeks since landing in...
Review of Jade yoga mat
Review: Jade Harmony Natural Rubber Yoga Mat I loved getting to experience a variety of classes on a Jade yoga mat. It is undeniable that it is laced with great quality and excellent endurance. They rolls up thin and so are great to tidy away and fit inside a bag...
Creating space in your lower back
Creating space in your lower back This is just a short post with a couple of asanas to help create more space in your lower back. Both very gentle and suitable for beginners. Alike many I have suffered from chronic lower back pain, it is common and widely...
