Untangle Richard Miller - Yoga Nidra Heals Trauma
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Nov 7, 2016 Richard Miller, PhD clinical psychologist and founder of the iRest Program, dives into the healing power of Yoga Nidra for trauma recovery. He recounts his own transformative experiences and emphasizes how this practice can help veterans and vulnerable populations rediscover inner peace. Miller discusses integrating Eastern mindfulness with Western therapy, showcasing a 10-step protocol for trauma recovery. He highlights the importance of emotional awareness in education, suggesting that children can lead adults in emotional understanding and healing.
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Miller's Yoga Nidra Origin Story
- Richard Miller had a transformative experience in his first silent yoga class in 1970 that deeply connected him to himself and the cosmos.
- This moment sparked his lifelong journey to understand and teach Yoga Nidra meditation.
Yoga Nidra Reveals Innate Joy
- Yoga Nidra means "to know ourself interconnected with the cosmos" through changing states of consciousness.
- This practice reveals an underlying core of joy and peace that persists despite life's emotional ups and downs.
Peaceful Core Always Present
- We all inherently possess a peaceful core, but it's often covered by stress and trauma.
- Focusing on body sensations quiets the mind and uncovers this continuous state of well-being.