Content: Yoga isn’t just about keeping fit; it can also help people work through trauma. Some doctors even recommend it for this purpose. Various evidence supports that yoga can aid in trauma recovery.
Understanding Trauma
Trauma is an event that makes someone feel their life is in danger or is experiencing extreme stress beyond normal levels. Trauma can arise from situations like car accidents, sexual assaults, robberies, or natural disasters.
Yoga Helps Reduce Stress
Evidence suggests that regular yoga can help those who have experienced trauma. Stress tests on trauma survivors show that their stress levels drop significantly after taking yoga classes.
Yoga as a Healing Tool for Trauma Survivors
Yoga can benefit everyone, but it might be especially helpful for those who have experienced trauma. Besides improving flexibility and muscle suppleness, yoga has a mental component. Most yoga sessions include meditation, allowing for inward focus and concentration on your breathing. This practice can help slow your heart rate and provide space for reflection on your thoughts and feelings. Meditation helps you gauge your emotional state and see where you are in your healing process, essentially aiding in self-healing and progressing towards trauma recovery.