Trauma Informed Yoga Approach to Treatment of Addiction: Part 2Trauma Informed Yoga Approach to Treatment of Addiction: Part 2
Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard
Heather Hagaman and Dr. Jacques discuss how trauma-informed yoga aids addiction recovery by fostering self-regulation and self-soothing.
36:45•27 Oct 2020
Healing Through Movement: Trauma-Informed Yoga for Addiction Recovery
“Yoga was able to give me hands-on tools to learn how to feel better, to learn how to self-regulate and how to self-soothe in a way that I'd never felt before.”
Ever wondered how yoga could play a role in addiction recovery? In this episode of 'Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard', Dr. Jacques de Broekert sits down with Heather Hagaman, a trauma survivor and certified yoga instructor, to shed light on this unique approach. Heather dives into her personal journey and explains how trauma-informed yoga can be a powerful tool for those grappling with addiction and complex PTSD.
She discusses the importance of finding the right instructor—one who understands the nuances of trauma and can provide a safe, supportive environment. Heather also shares practical tips on what to look for in a yoga teacher's training and experience. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to incorporate yoga into their recovery journey or support a loved one in doing so.
Tune in to discover how movement and mindfulness can help in self-regulation and self-soothing, providing a pathway to healing.
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