Sensory-Enhanced Yoga (R) for Self-regulation and Trauma Healing

Sensory-Enhanced Yoga Sensory-Enhanced Yoga® for Self-Regulation arid Trauma Healing by Lynn Stoller and an outstanding team of expert contributors, skillfully synthesizes theoretical concepts and research findings from the fields of occupational therapy, trauma psychology, neuroscience, and traditional Eastern yogic philosophy to produce a Transdisciplinary Model for Post-Traumatic Growth for healing symptoms of combat stress, PTSD, or other unresolved trauma or anxiety disorders. Sensory-Enhanced Yoga® is designed to help the reader meet the following goals: Effectively manage stress before it leads to emotional imbalance and/or inappropriate behaviors. Develop emotional resiliency, that is, the ability to rise to meet a challenge or threat as well as easily calm once it has passed. Decrease hypervigilance and overreaction to sensory input (e.g. visual, crowds, touch, noise, movement).Improve quality of sleep and energy level to support wellness and enhance daily productivity. Decrease intrusive thoughts by learning to become present through breath and body awareness. Enhance one's sense of self-worth and personal empowerment. Whether you are a yoga therapist, occupational therapist, licensed mental health clinician or veteran rehabilitation counselor, first responder or a nurse looking for effective treatment tools for your clients or are seeking healing for yourself, this insightful book will provide you with effective strategies to help promote peace of mind and full engagement in life. Lynn's website: www.sensoryenhancedyoga.org