The Marriage Of Trauma Healing With Yoga

The Marriage Of Trauma Healing With Yoga

Have you ever thought about how yoga could help heal trauma? In this episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles sits down with Ashley Fredericks, a Licensed Social Worker and trauma-informed yoga teacher, to discuss the powerful blend of trauma healing and yoga. Ashley believes that trauma isn't just a brain issue; it's a whole-body experience. She shares her approach of digging into personal histories, family dynamics, and life experiences to uncover the roots of trauma.

But that's not all. Ashley reveals how yoga and breathing techniques can calm the nervous system and help us manage stress better. She talks about the importance of strengthening the vagal tone to boost resilience and our ability to handle discomfort. By fostering self-awareness and understanding our core beliefs about ourselves and others, we can heal our triggers and build deeper connections. Ashley's journey is a testament to the transformative power of combining therapy with yoga.

Tune in to learn how these practices can help you appreciate the small joys in life and cultivate gratitude.