Trauma-sensitive yoga
Safe with pregnancy
This is the use of an adapted yoga method as a therapy for psychological trauma. It is a 'hands-off' therapy that helps people with previous trauma to improve their mind-body connection, and to have control over their own mind. This is believed to help in the achievement of a well rounded healing of body and mind
Caution
It is safe
Discuss your concerns with a healthcare giver; do not rely on yoga alone as treatment for serious issues
Therapy for:
Psychological trauma
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Improve the sense of self
Improve self-esteem
Empowerment
Previous experience of violence:
- Domestic
- Interpersonal
Comments
It has similarities with postural yoga
The individual is given independence during the session and the therapist does not use any physical hands-on adjustment to influence the individual's body form
It does not treat conditions but it may be useful to use alongside other methods of recognised treatment options
There is no strong scientific evidence to back its claims
Safe with diabetes
Safe with children
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