Trauma Adapted Yoga
Science based yoga & somatic practices to support & complement conventional health care treatments for mental health issues, trauma, & common psychiatric disorders
It is my opinion that today's conventional health care system miss out on a few pieces in the prevention & treatment of physical & mental health issues. Two of these are somatic practices & a holistic approach. It is my strong belief that, by incorporating integrative work with the body, mind, soul, & biology,we can significantly improve public health & make our world a better place.
I am a certified teacher in Trauma Adapted Yoga (TAY-300), with a particular focus on trauma, ADHD, & common comorbidities. I work to offer Trauma Adapted Yoga within & as a complement to conventional health care.
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Trauma Adapted Yoga (TAY)
Trauma adapted yoga (TAY) is an evidence-based form of yoga designed to support & complement conventional healthcare for mental health issues & disorders. It is based on trauma research, neurobiology, evidence-based yoga therapy, & body-oriented methods & has been developed in collaboration with leading researchers & experts within these fields. The method is a Swedish adaptation of trauma-informed yoga, originally developed to address the needs of individuals with complex trauma & PTSD.
TAY is specifically tailored for patients with trauma histories, including those diagnosed with severe mental illness, & accounts for the neurological, psychological, & physical challenges common in these populations. TAY can be adapted to the participants' current state of health & challenges, & is customized to meet the specific requirements of clinical settings in psychiatric care. It is also a safe alternative to regular yoga classes for individuals that for any reason cannot or do not want to attend those. TAY acknowledges the common biological changes in the autonomic & central nervous systems in patients within psychiatric care, & modifies traditional yoga practices to be safe, inclusive, & supportive.
TAY consists of gentle practices that train the participants in self-managing symptoms & reactions that are common for overwhelming stress, trauma ,& common psychiatric disorders such as PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizofrenia, fatigue, & eating-disorders as well as ADHD, addiction-treatment, & self-harming behaviour. It aims to foster a healthier relationship with one's body, encourage emotional regulation, & promote rehabilitation.
TAY serves as a complementary therapeutic practice that can support trauma recovery, reduce psychiatric symptoms, & enhance conventional treatment interventions in psychiatric settings. It also addresses the stress management needs of healthcare staff. TAY is one of the resources mentioned in the Swedish version of Bessel van der Kolk's book The Body Keeps The Score - Brain, Mind & Body in the Healing of Trauma.
There is ongoing research in Sweden & internationally in the United States regarding the effects of TAY as complementary care in Swedish forensic psychiatry, Swedish child- & adolescent psychiatry (BUP), & American child- & adolescent psychiatry. TAY is used by HM Prison & Probation Service & within prisons worldwide through Prison Yoga Project. Swedish organisations that have implemented TAY are Statens institutionsstyrelse (SiS), Humana, 2nd Chance Stödboende & Riksföreningen mot incest & andra sexuella övergrepp i barndomen (Rise), among others.
You can read more about TAY, including current Swedish scientific research, here.
Disclaimer: Please be informed that Trauma Adapted Yoga is not (nor is a substitute for) medical, psychological or therapeutic care or treatment.