As a trauma survivor, I have carried a heavy burden of tension in my body

In moments where others may see mundane tasks or casual conversations, I've discovered that I often hold my breath. Stopping and breathing sounds simple, but I have to rewire my brain to understand I am safe now.

Polyvagal Yoga with Dr. Arielle schwartz

”The vagal toning yoga eases my effort to try to get out of a chronic state of threat. My body just never got the message - that I am safe now”

I am currently doing Dr. Arielle Schwartz’s yoga sessions around 3 times a week. On her youtube channel you will find a variety of free videos you can follow along with. I have been doing yoga many years previously, but I tend to be competitive and push myself in class. Doing these at home has made a big difference in opening up my hips, rotating and massaging my spine. It has simply given me more energy and less body tension. 

Try Arielle’s yoga classes here

Dr. Arielle Schwartz has a private practice in Boulder, Colorado providing Psychotherapy, Supervision, and Consultation in Resilience Informed Therapy which applies research on trauma recovery, EMDR Therapy, and Somatic Psychology to form a strength-based, trauma treatment model is a leading expert in trauma healing, using yoga to help people feel better. Her approach is gentle and powerful, offering a path to healing for those who've experienced trauma.at help me understand and rewire