Erica shares her academic research on the history of yoga and it's benefits as a healing modality, as well as her personal experience using yoga to manage symptoms of PTSD and heal from her traumatic brain injury.
Episode Highlights:
- Brooke shares a non-yoga related PSA for the next time you need to get your drivers license picture taken
- Erica shares how yoga has helped her in the past year while recovering from her traumatic brain injury, as well as, years ago when dealing with anxiety and PTSD
- Erica dives into the history of yoga - it's origins, the westernization of it's practices, and resources to learn more about the foundations of yoga as a spiritual practice
- Erica shares her academic research into trauma-sensitive yoga and it's ability to help individuals suffering from anxiety, PTSD, or other mental health conditions
- Erica describes the ways that yoga can serve as a therapeutic practice for anyone looking to reduce overall stress and overwhelm
- Brooke and Erica discuss the importance of incorporating multiple modalities when thinking about healing and wellness, including a modality that may often be overlooked- human connection.
