Ep 267 Adam Keen – Yoga as Trauma Therapy: Deep Healing and Embodiment

In this episode, Adam Keen explores the profound relationship between yoga and trauma healing, emphasizing the somatic, emotional, and energetic dimensions of the practice. Discover how yoga goes beyond relaxation to facilitate catharsis, integration, and genuine recovery from unresolved trauma.

Key topics covered:

· The role of trauma and karma in the body and mind

· How yoga acts as a cathartic process for emotional release

· The importance of ritual and framing in yoga practice for healing

· The connection between spinal movement and emotional release

· Managing the stimulating effects of asana to avoid overstimulation

· The significance of touch, visualization, and nervous system regulation

· How to build a stable framework for safe emotional processing during practice

· The potential risks of using yoga to numb or suppress issues

· Diaphragmatic breathing techniques to release trapped tension

· The neck as a vulnerable area storing trauma and its release

Resources & Links:

· Peter Levine on the Keen on Yoga Podcast

· Bessel van der Kolk on the Keen on Yoga Podcast

· The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

· Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine

· Peter Levine - Somatic Experiencing

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