Yoga & Meditation for PTSD

Research is discovering that
to calm the mind from trauma
you must reconnect with the body

"Unless you befriend your body you cannot become well" 

Professor of Psychiatry Bessel Van der Kalk

Yoga & Meditation for PTSD, Hakone, Japan 2012

Yoga

According to studies in America Yoga is proving more effective than group therapy sessions for treating the symptoms of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Yoga offers the opportunity for victims of trauma to reconnect to their bodies and encourages relaxation. The skills learnt within a Yoga session can give you a portable toolkit to use in your daily life to help maintain calmness within helping to control sensations such as panic. Incredible findings have shown that regular practice can improve your Heart Rate Value this means you have a greater ability to calm yourself when faced with unsettling situations encouraging peace of mind.

Meditation

There is a specific type of meditation for PTSD sufferers called iRest (Integrated Restoration). Studies of veterans in America using this technique have found positive results. Regular practice of meditation through Yoga Nidra (Yoga Sleep) and breathing techniques has proven successful in creating a welcomed sense of self care and inner peace for victims of trauma offering relief from anxiety.

Ref:

'Healing Life's Trauma' http://www.yogajournal.com/health/2532

'Integrated Restoration' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDBnUsGgIcs

Meditation on the approach to Life

Meditate on this thought it will make you smile inside;

"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they make the best of everything" :)

3.32 minutes of wisdom...



http://www.yourspiritualsuccess.com/another-quality-video-youll-love-this/?goback=.gde_42210_member_188425683

Courtesy of 'Your Spiritual Success'

Banish Beige Food!

You Are What You Eat All Year Round

Taste The Rainbow...

It's easy in the summer to get a good range of vitamins into your diet. As the nights come earlier and the temperature gets cooler you need to make more of an effort to eat a rainbow of colours on your plate ensuring you are getting a complete range of nutrients.

Top up on your vitamin D intake with plenty of fresh air getting outside even on a dull day for 20 minutes is really important for your health and well being as is eating plenty of eggs.

Be sure to boost your immune system and ward off those germs with plenty of onions and garlic too.

If you're in a rush it couldn't be simpler there's nothing better than a quick stir fry to tick all these boxes. Shitake mushrooms are full of protein too helping you stay fuller for longer and keeping your energy levels steady too. Enjoy!

50% of the population has suffered Trauma, Yoga has been proven to help recovery

"Have faith in Yoga because it is always there for you"

For those who are unaware I was fighting fit, tweaking my class plans and ready to start offering Aqua Yoga Classes & Sun Power Yoga Classes in Shropshire once again this autumn.

However recently I was the unfortunate victim of an RTC whilst cycling home requiring time in hospital and emergency surgery. I am on the road to recovery and have been campaigning for safer roads for cyclists through local and social media with positive results.

I do not as yet have a time span for recovery but rest assured I hope to keep improving and plan to be sharing the benefits of Yoga with you again in 2013.

I just wanted to let you know that I haven't forgotten you and would like to thank those who have been in touch regarding my welfare since the RTC, most kind and very appreciated I can assure you.

YOGA & TRAUMA

If you know someone who has suffered trauma in there lives or indeed have done so your self I can empathise with the lack of connection this creates to your own body. I encourage you to use Yoga as part of the healing process, bringing that lost connection back...

For more information please watch and share these 2 short clips;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhEDp0b8Uws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=f_mBp5p6h2M

Top Tips For A Healthy Winter

BEAT THOSE WINTER BLUES

1.   Boost your Vitamin C, D & Zinc intake eating all the colours of the rainbow
2.   Don't forget to wash your hands regularly & thoroughly
3.   Keep hydrated with plenty of water and herbal teas
4.   Maintain regular Yoga practice paying special attention to warming up first
5.   Get outdoors. Even on a dull day it's important to spend at least 15 minutes outside
6.   Layer up so you are prepared for all the temperatures our climate can offer us
7.   Meditate at the same time each day to maintain inner awareness
8.   Go easy on the alcohol it takes the body 1 hr per unit to break down, it's packed with calories too!
9.   Treat yourself to an enriched moisturiser to protect your skin
10. Sleep well to rejuvenate & boost your immune system

The power of Yoga

It's all in the art of balance...Yoga 'helps stroke patients recover balance'

A recent article featured in the Telegraph, follow the link to read this inspiring research giving new hope to those who have suffered a stroke;

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9430292/Yoga-helps-stroke-patients-recover-balance.html

 Om Namaste

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Spring has Sprung, time to De-stress with "Butterfly Pose" Om...

Hello to all Peace Yoga followers;

Do you find yourself reaching for the wine at the end of a stressful day at work? Well how about trying this for a change, it's been proven to help lower your cortisol levels and tone that tummy especially for women as cortisol collects around the abdomen right where we would rather it didn't. So instead of adding wine chemicals into the mix try Butterfly Pose instead, simply click on the link below;

Dr Sarah Gottfried - Butterfly Pose
(Video footage courtesy of Dr Sarah Gottfried on You Tube)


If you can't bend that far forward don't despair try using the seat of a chair first to rest your forehead on and gradually work yourself lower and lower. Remember the secret of Yoga is that with regular practice comes the reward of increased flexibility...enjoy!

Yoga Keeps Joints Young

Iyengar Yoga is excellent for your joints & recommended for Arthritis along with other joint ailments such as Lupos etc. Regular impact free Yoga can help lubricate your joints and reduce pain by encouraging synovial fluid into all the little crevices of your joints - read on to find out more, courtesy of 'My Yoga Online'.

http://www.myyogaonline.com/about-yoga/learn-about-yoga/yoga-for-arthritis-move-to-manage-your-pain

Inspirational Yoga

Beautiful Yoga in your Undies!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loszrEZvS_k

(video courtesy of Yoga by Equinox)

Check out this video on You Tube. The story behind it, is not some 'sexy yoga in your underwear ad' but a story of a young woman with an eating disorder who was healed by her devotion to her Yoga practice, she became body confident, fit is the new skinny!

I know this is very strong Yoga, but think of it as inspiration to take up a daily practice for yourself - there are many forms of Yoga and there really is something for everyone!

Om Shanti

Namaste

Sarah-Charlotte Peace
PeaceYoga
Yoga Teacher Level 3
Registered Exercise Professional Level 3

http://www.facebook.com/groups/143380475725440/
http://peace-yoga.blogspot.com/

Registered Exercise Professionals Survey

I have just completed a survey for the Registered Exercise of Professionals regarding fitness, answers below;

1. Put in order your top three busiest months.
March, Feb, Sept
2. What is your quietest month?
July - lots of clients taking holidays including me...
3. Is there a particular time of year that you become more slack about your own fitness regime?
December, has less time in it!
4. What area of their body do clients most commonly ask you to focus on when creating a
Abs, back, knees, neck & shoulders, stress levels, concentration
5. Is this your full time job?
No
6. What was your main reason for becoming a personal trainer?
Share knowledge – encouraging overall wellbeing in others, play a part in shaping a nation?!
7. How many more clients did you receive last January compared to average?
n/a currently recovering form injury – however I have had just over 50 new inquiries for when I start again :0)

"Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock" Farewell 2011 & Hello 2012!

Make A Wish...

The time has come to wish you all a fabulous time celebrating the end of 2011 whilst welcoming the shining hope of;
2012 The Year of 'Positive Change'

Make sure you start it on a path that is right for you!

For those setting out on a new eating regime, there are some wonderful & simple recipes here; www.sivananda.org/teachings/vegetarian-recipes.html

On a final note I am still receiving treatment for my sustained whiplash injury but am well on the road to recovery. I will be posting more information when I am 'back on the mat' and ready to teach - looking forward to seeing you in my classes in 2012

OM Namaste
OM Shanti
Peace

PEACE YOGA:
Sun Power Yoga & Aqua Yoga
"Successful show & a big hello to all previous, existing & potential new students of Sun Power Yoga & Aqua Yoga."

I am looking into a new concept to make Yoga more accessible locally so this is a great time to consider newcomers and I want to get you all involved.

Please take 2 minutes to email me at peaceyoga@btinternet.com with your preference of class criteria as follows;

(here's an example);

TYPE OF YOGA eg Sun Power Yoga
VENUE LOCATION eg Oswestry
DAY eg Thursday
START TIME eg 6pm

I will then collate this information and although I can't make any promises I hope to form a number of small dedicated groups - this is a great opportunity to arrange classes with friends so if you know a group of 6 - 12 people* that would like to share a weekly slot of Aqua or Sun Power Yoga then I need to hear from you! Alternatively if you are looking to join a group then that's great too! We all know that exercising with like minded people makes you more inclined to stick to it and then you get the benefits of regular Yoga practice. Reply ASAP with your preferred class details.

* size of group needs to be suitable to venue hire costs but I will endeavor to limit class sizes to maximise focused tuition

Stay happy, calm and remember to breathe...Namaste

Peace Yoga
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_143380475725440&ap=1

PEACE YOGA: Sun Power Yoga & Aqua Yoga

"A BIG HELLO; to all previous, existing & potential new students of Sun Power Yoga & Aqua Yoga"

I am looking into a new concept to make Yoga more accessible locally and I want to get you all involved. Please take 2 minutes to email me at peaceyoga@btinternet.com with your preference of class criteria as follows;

(here's an example);

TYPE OF YOGA eg Sun Power Yoga
VENUE LOCATION eg Oswestry
DAY eg Thursday
START TIME eg 6pm

I will then collate this information and although I can't make any promises I hope to form a number of small dedicated groups - this is a great opportunity to arrange classes with friends so if you know a group of 6 - 12 people* that would like to share a weekly slot of Aqua or Sun Power Yoga then I need to hear from you! Alternatively if you are looking to join a group then that's great too! We all know that exercising with like minded people makes you more inclined to stick to it and then you get the benefits of regular Yoga practice.

Email peaceyoga@btinternet.com ASAP with your preferred class details.

Stay happy, calm and remember to breathe...

* size of group needs to be suitable to venue hire costs but I will endeavour to limit class sizes to maximise focused tuition

Namaste

PeaceYoga

Registered Yoga Teacher Level 3
Registered Exercise Professional Level 3

www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_143380475725440&ap=1

http://peace-yoga.blogspot.com/

Oswestry Leisure Center Open Day 1st October 2011

The show went incredibly well - plenty of interest in Sun Power Yoga & Aqua Yoga classes. I had absolutely no flyers left & an ever growing list of interested contacts :0). The new year is looking good for more classes, 1:1, small groups & workshop days...

Yoga Classes and Workshops Shropshire; Oswestry, Shrewsbury

REGISTERED YOGA TEACHER & EXERCISE PROFESSIONAL LEVEL 3

ASHTANGA | SIVANANDA | IYENGER | HATHA | AQUA

I can provide 1 to 1, small groups, classes and workshops in Shropshire and Wales.
My class sizes are strictly limited, giving better teacher/student ratio. All courses booked in advance.

SUN POWER YOGA CLASSES - OSWESTRY
Limited class size for focused teaching - must pre-book 01691 688 000
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6 week course

Willow Gallery, Oswestry

Starts Wednesday 27^th July 7-8.30pm

Course Fee £38.00

6 week course

Qube Gallery, Oswestry

Starts Thursday 28^th July 7-8.30pm

Course Fee £38.00

10 week course

Willow Gallery, Oswestry

Starts Wednesday 21^st September 7-8.30pm

Course Fee TBC

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Limited class size for focused teaching - must pre-book 01691 688 000

8 week course

Gobowen Orthopaedic Hydrotherapy Pool

Starts Monday 19^th September 8-9pm

Course Fee £70.00

Limited class size for focused teaching - must pre-book 01691 688 000
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SUN POWER YOGA WORKSHOPS - SHREWSBURY

Limited class size for focused teaching - must pre-book 01743 355 159

Gateway Education & Arts Centre. Saturdays 10am - 1pm £15.00

Saturday 8^th October

Saturday 12^th November

SUN POWER YOGA CLASSES - SHREWSBURY

Limited class size for focused teaching - must pre-book 01743 355 159

8 week course

Gateway Education & Arts Centre

Starts Thursday 22^nd September 7-8.30pm

Course Fee £52.00

WEEKEND RETREATS 2012 DETAILS TBC

For all inquiries & to join my mailing list for class updates please email; peaceyoga@btinternet.com

QUALIFICATIONS & REGISTRATION;

Sun Power Yoga Teacher 200hrs Level 3 | Aqua Yoga Teacher | Registered Exercise Professional Level 3 | Emergency First Aid | Safeguarding | Fully Insured | YA | YMCA | IYF | BWY
www.sun-power-yoga.co.uk
www.shrewsburyyoga.co.uk