by Jen Stuart | Sep 6, 2017 | My Journey, Research, Yoga
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...
by Jen Stuart | Sep 5, 2017 | Research, Trauma
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...
by Jen Stuart | Aug 29, 2017 | How to Heal, Research, Toolbox, Trauma
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...
by Jen Stuart | Aug 29, 2017 | Research, Trauma
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...
by Jen Stuart | Aug 15, 2017 | How to Heal, Research, Yoga
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...
by Jen Stuart | Aug 8, 2017 | How to Heal, Research, Toolbox, Trauma, Yoga
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...
