Trauma-sensitive yoga
Trauma-sensitive yoga
Trauma-sensitive yoga (pronunciation: traw-muh sen-si-tiv yoh-guh) is a specialized approach to the traditional practice of yoga, designed specifically to address and alleviate the physical and psychological symptoms of trauma.
Etymology
The term "trauma-sensitive yoga" is derived from the combination of the words "trauma", a Greek word meaning "wound", and "sensitive", which in this context refers to the careful and considerate approach taken in this form of yoga to address the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma. The word "yoga" is derived from the Sanskrit word "yuj", which means to yoke or bind and is often interpreted as "union".
Definition
Trauma-sensitive yoga is a body-based intervention for treating PTSD and other trauma-related conditions. It is a modified form of yoga that emphasizes physical forms and movements, mindful breathing, and meditation. The goal of trauma-sensitive yoga is to build a connection between the body and mind, helping individuals to safely experience their body in the present moment.
Related Terms
- Yoga: A physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in ancient India.
- Trauma: A deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have long-term mental and physical effects.
- PTSD: A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.
- Mindfulness: The psychological process of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment.
- Meditation: A practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trauma-sensitive yoga
- Wikipedia's article - Trauma-sensitive yoga
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