Using Yoga to Heal Trauma

Using Yoga to Heal Trauma

When I was young, I was abused by my parents from 0 to 14 years. At the age of 14. I escaped from my family. I was helped by my boyfriend and some of his Aboriginal Aunties helped protect me and keep me safe from being taken back to an abusive household.

Since that time of leaving and ending the abuse, I have explored many ways of dealing with my trauma and healing the deep wound. 

One of the most important methods I found to heal myself is yoga and meditation. I utilise yoga and meditation techniques to process traumatic memories arising. I first become aware of how I am feeling, what I am experiencing within myself and ground myself and use some of the wonderful techniques that I’ve learnt over the years. I allow the traumatic memory to arise while remaining grounded and present. Even though the memory is terrible I’m able to stay present and using breathing, mantras, visualisation. I integrate the emotional energy and transform that memory. 

I know that I am safe in the present moment even though I am remembering the traumatic experience. I am able to feel safe while I process those experiences and transforming those old ways of functioning into a positive way of being.  The child within me recognises she is no longer in danger even though those memories are powerful, I am creating positive energy alongside the darkness which creates a feeling of absolute safety within myself.

I also use along-side yoga, natural therapies to help with all aspects of healing my deep traumatic wounds. Utilising lifestyle, such as a healthy ayurvedic diet, supplements, flower essence remedies, crystals and reiki.  Using all of this to support my physical, psychological and emotional strength and wellbeing. My whole way of life is a healing yogic path.

With yoga and natural therapies I have come a long way on my healing journey and wish to share my knowledge with others.