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TRAUMA AND STRESS Sarah Mason TRAUMA AND STRESS Sarah Mason

Understanding Acute Stress: A Compassionate Response to Crisis

I want to talk about something many of us are navigating—acute and chronic high stress. Specifically, in the aftermath of disasters like the Los Angeles fires and the turbulence we witness globally. I believe we have an opportunity to look at trauma differently, to normalize and de-pathologize the human response to high-stress situations and bring in resources that specifically attune to our physiology in times of high stress.

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TRAUMA AND STRESS, DR ARIELLE SCHWARTZ Embodied Yoga TRAUMA AND STRESS, DR ARIELLE SCHWARTZ Embodied Yoga

Polyvagal Theory: Addressing the Physiological Roots of Physical and Mental Health

Polyvagal theory locates the nervous system within the individual (as well as within a social context) and helps to explain how and why our nervous systems interact in order to communicate cues of safety and connection, allowing us to feel understood in the presence of others. It also highlights how our nervous systems detect disconnection, sensing danger in our environment or from those around us. Learn more about Polyvagal Theory and the roots of health with Dr. Arielle Schwartz...

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THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES Embodied Yoga THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES Embodied Yoga

Session Notes: Dr. Arielle Schwartz Explains Trauma Healing and Somatic Practices from a Polyvagal Perspective

In the world of trauma recovery, innovative approaches that merge different disciplines hold immense potential. A notable example is the integration of Applied Polyvagal Theory with yoga principles. Join us in reflection of our recent conversation with Dr. Arielle Schwartz, a renowned somatics expert, as she shares insights on the polyvagal perspective and its implications for trauma healing and somatic practices.

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