309: Exploring The Healing Benefits of Yoga with Jackie Kurtz Gadd
Release Date: 05/05/2023
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info_outlineWhat are you holding in your body? In this episode, yoga instructor and personal trainer joins Rachelle to talk about how yoga is a powerful practice for healing the trauma and stress that is stored in the body. Jackie and Rachelle both share their powerful yoga journeys and how it provided PT for their body, mind, and spirit. Jackie’s mission is to make yoga accessible for all so that everyone can express themselves uniquely, feel less alone, and find healing in a comfortable and welcoming space.
Content warning: Mental health struggles, intrusive thoughts
Audio note - this episode was recorded live and has some audio issues. We apologize for the additional ambient noise and imperfactions in the recording
Resources:
Find Jackie’s San Diego yoga schedule and yoga videos at www.byomyoga.com
Find The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk here
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