Yoga for Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Battered women shelters across the country are integrating yoga, meditation and tai chi into their programs.
Battered women shelters across the country are integrating wellness programs that include yoga, meditation and tai chi. Research and studies reveal that women who participate in taking yoga and meditation during their time of recovery from an abusive relationship have showed a significant improvement in their physical, emotional and mental states.
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Yoga Support Groups
By integrating yoga into a support group, women will learn to become more aware of their bodies and breath and to relate differently to their thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. The postures (asanas) selected will help with feelings of depression, self-doubt and fear. The first twenty minutes will involve relaxing asanas, sitting meditation, and diaphragmatic breathing (pranayama). This practice will be something they can perfect and continue in their own time.
Connie offers yoga and meditation classes to residents at battered women shelters.
"For survivors who are hesitant to receive individual therapy, support groups that incorporate a focus on holistic healing can be a doorway to beginning the healing process. Groups that use alternative healing modalities can give survivors support they need when individual therapy is not available or desired."
Laurie Graham, Orange County Rape Crisis Center
Benefits
Emotional Healing
Hormonal Balance
Stress Reduction
Depression
Mental Clarity
Attention Service Providers:
Do you have a wellness component for the recipients of your services?
Become trained on meditation and basic yoga postures that can be integrated into your existing programs and support groups.
For more information regarding this unique and wonderful opportunity.
Not only will your clients benefit from this training, but most importantly, so will you!
