Teaching Trauma-Sensitive Yoga with Lara Land

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As yoga teachers, we understand the profound impact trauma can have on the nervous system and how yoga can serve as a pathway to recovery. In this episode, I explore the powerful practice of trauma-sensitive yoga with the yoga instructor and author, Lara Land.
Lara guides us through the differences between trauma-sensitive yoga and traditional yoga classes. We explore how this specialized approach creates a sanctuary for students who have experienced trauma by emphasizing safety, choice, and non-judgmental exploration.

Our discussion covers the spectrum of trauma responses, acknowledging that each student's healing journey is unique. Lara illuminates how trauma-sensitive practices, such as gentle asana, breath work, and Tristana's non-physical limbs, can facilitate reconnection with the body and a sense of empowerment.

Lara's insights remind us that healing is not merely about restoring balance but also about rediscovering one's inner strength. We celebrate transformative stories, like that of a veteran whose life was reshaped through this approach, exemplifying yoga's vast potential for growth.

Lara's vision of making trauma-sensitive yoga accessible to communities affected by trauma is a powerful reminder of our role in creating inclusive and safe spaces for all students to begin their journey toward renewal and wholeness.
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Chapter

1. Teaching Trauma-Sensitive Yoga with Lara Land (00:00:00)

2. Defining Trauma Sensitive Yoga (00:04:28)

3. Trauma Sensitive Yoga for Healing (00:07:12)

4. Fight, Flight and Freeze Responses (00:13:14)

5. Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Training and Methodology (00:27:38)

6. Teachers' awareness of students (00:42:59)

7. Transformative Healing Journey (00:51:47)