
Resources & Research
Explore a curated collection of articles, books, academic papers, and trusted recommendations to support your understanding of trauma, nervous system regulation and how embodied practices can support recovery and ongoing wellbeing. These resources reflect both the evidence-based foundations of my work and the wider field of ‘somatic’ (body-based) healing — offering insight, inspiration and deeper context for your own exploration.
RESEARCH INTO THE EFFICACY OF TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA
PTSD is a debilitating condition that can have a significant impact on the quality of life of those who have experienced traumatic events. Yoga is a form of mindful movement that has been shown to be effective in managing the symptoms of PTSD, and Trauma Sensitive Yoga is a therapeutic approach that has been developed to meet the needs of individuals who have experienced trauma.
YOGA AND BREATHWORK PRACTICES AS AN ADJUNCT TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Traditional treatment options for MDD include therapy, medication, and a combination of both, however, alternative therapies, such as Yoga and breathwork, are also gaining attention as potential treatment options.
WHAT IS TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA?
Yoga (body-breath-mind tools) can be so effective at re-connecting us with the experience of safely living in our bodies, without fear of their sensations minute-to-minute, that Dr Bessel van der Kolk, together with Yoga teacher David Emerson, pioneered Trauma Sensitive Yoga as a therapeutic tool at the Trauma Center in Boston, Massachusetts (now called the Center for Trauma and Embodiment).
Books
Stress, Trauma & recovery
Trauma Sensitive Yoga & yoga
therapy
Spiritual traditions - history,
philosophy & practice