Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Yoga Specialist Maryam Ovissi Offers Guidance: Part 1
Yoga Specialist Maryam Ovissi Offers Guidance: Part 1
Yoga Specialist Maryam Ovissi Offers Guidance: Part 1
Thursday 19th November 2020
Yoga specialist Maryam Ovissi discusses trauma and addiction recovery through yoga, small moments, and the Polyvagal theory in this Doc Jacques episode.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Through Yoga: Maryam Ovissi on Recovery and the Power of Small Moments
And what we know is that minute has potentially shifted the biochemistry of the person and all of a sudden, a neurotransmitter that has not been able to be expanded in the body is maybe flooding for even that minute, and that's enough to give them this is, you know, a hit, taste it, experience it for that moment and and then repeat.
Ever wondered how yoga can aid in addiction and trauma recovery? In this episode, Dr. Jacques de Broekert sits down with Maryam Ovissi, a seasoned yoga specialist and author of 'Care of the Whole Self'. Ovissi isn't your typical clinician, but her years of teaching yoga and researching trauma's effects on the body, mind, and spirit make her insights invaluable. She shares her personal journey and how small moments can shift your biochemistry and mindset towards hope and healing.
Dive into the science behind her work, including the Polyvagal theory, and discover how cultivating contentment and gratitude can support your recovery. This episode blends science, spirituality, and holistic healing in a way that feels both enlightening and deeply personal.