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Deep Healing Yoga
A few photos from a Deep Healing Yoga class with Bhava Ram and special guest Jim Beckwith.
At Ginseng Yoga Studio in San Diego.
Yoga for PTSD
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [PTSD] is a common problem in the United States. It is an anxiety disorder in which the person suffering becomes stuck in “fight-or-flight” mode which is our body’s natural response to dangerous situations. PTSD is caused by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event such as military combat, natural disasters, rape, and abuse.
For someone suffering from PTSD the “fight-or-flight” response is changed or damaged which means that the body reacts as if it is in a dangerous situation when it is not. This can show up in a number of ways including nightmares, re-living traumatic events over and over [flashbacks], trouble sleeping, outbursts of anger or anxiety, and turning to substances, such as alcohol, as a way to numb oneself.
Yoga Nidra : Dropping into Your Own Healing Potential
If you’ve ever taken a Yoga class, you are probably familiar with Savasana. This is usually the final pose of the practice and, though it may not seem like it, also the most important. But why?
Savasana is important because you are giving your body the opportunity to completely relax and to integrate the practice, the physical postures, that you have just done. For many of us this alone is enough reason to practice Yoga. More than gaining flexibility and strength, most of us just need to relax for a few minutes each day.
And yet, for many Savasana is not enjoyable or relaxing at all. Why? Because as soon as we allow our body to
Warriors for Healing at Yoga Journal LIVE!
The Warriors for Healing event at Yoga Journal LIVE! in San Diego was a great success!
More about Warriors for Healing..
I’m excited to be joining my inspirational teacher, Bhava Ram, in creating a movement that will offer FREE yoga and healing services to veterans suffering from PTSD. Warriors for Healing is raising funds to kickstart the foundation. Please join me! Go here to make a donation.
Proceeds raised by your efforts go directly to support programs produced by Give Back Yoga Foundation and Connected Warriors, both national foundations providing Yoga science and other healing services to our veterans and those suffering from PTSD. Your donations will also help Warriors for Healing grow this movement of selfless service, expand aweareness of the healing powers of yoga to a broader audience, and to hold more special fundraising events nationwide.
spring clearing
a $20 poem about healing the heart
growth
You must find within yourself
the deep, sincere need to grow.
~ swami rudrananda ~
Jin Shin Jyutsu
I’ve been studying Jin Shin Jyutsu, the mother of Jin Shin Acutouch. Lot’s of self study!
I offer you peace.
Happy Birthday Ghandi!
❤
Rachel Dragonfly 
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