Yoga, Trauma Healing and The Polyvagal Theory with Dr. Arielle Schwartz

Watch Dr. Arielle Schwartz explaining the relationship between yoga, the polyvagal theory and trauma healing. Learn about Arielle's new book, Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Applying the Principles of Polyvagal Theory for Self-Discovery, Embodied Healing, and Meaningful Change.
Joined on this talk is Melissa Benintendi from the Notice That podcast.

Topics discussed in this video:
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Yogic terms that are parallel to the polyvagal theory
02:15 - The parallels between yoga and psychotherapy in general and EMDR in particular
03:20 - The complexities of working with C-PTSD (and how to work with the challenges associated with complex trauma)
07:02 - Relational coregulation
08:43 - Bringing mindfulness and compassion into the therapy room
09:18 - Interoception that leads to somatic reappraisal (sustained awareness in a safe environment)
11:22 - Research about chronic pain
12:36 - Research on vagal tone and posture (and more on the polyvagal theory and the autonomic nervous system)
18:22 - Posture as a form of implicit memory
20:10 - What makes yoga for trauma different from "regular" yoga?
22:40 - The importance of community in healing
24:00 - How to integrate yoga into a therapy session?



Resources
Book: Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery: Applying the Principles of Polyvagal Theory for Self-Discovery, Embodied Healing, and Meaningful Change - https://amzn.to/3zp3iFb
Podcast: Notice That - https://bit.ly/3Oh45vX
Watch more videos with EMDR experts - https://bit.ly/3jpOwX0
Join the EMDR Learning Community - https://bit.ly/3RL7RAI