Key Takeaways:

1. Impact on Autonomic Nervous System:

• Yoga plays a crucial role in balancing the autonomic nervous system.
• Catherine says, “The Autonomic Nervous System is everything.” Amy agrees!
• It can offer profound effects through simple practices.

1. Pearl of Wisdom:

• The simplest practices in yoga often yield the deepest impact. It’s the simplicity and subtleness that bring profound shifts and healing.

1. Working with People Who Experience Symptoms of Trauma:

• Working with trauma victims necessitates a deep sense of humility and awareness of one's own biases and limitations.
• A trauma-sensitive approach is paramount in dealing with clients with different traumatic experiences.

1. Collaboration and Holistic Approach to Yoga Therapy and Physical Therapy:

• Interdisciplinary collaboration enriches the healing experience, offering patients a more comprehensive and holistic approach to their health.
• Integrating yoga therapy into these collaborations can yield remarkable healing outcomes.

1. Yoga Therapy vs Physical Therapy:

• Yoga Therapy is about understanding the interconnectedness of physical body, mind and emotions. Traditional Physical Therapy is about restoring function to certain areas of the body.

1. Lifestyle Medicine and Individual Context:

• Lifestyle advice should be given in context and should be free from judgment. The hard part is watching ourselves create biases in our minds.
• Empowering patients through motivational interviewing and trauma-informed principles is critical.

1. Research and its Integration:

• Studies by Dr. Robert Saper and Paula Gardner provide valuable insights into the efficacy of yoga therapy in diverse populations and chronic pain.
• The integration of research findings into practical applications can bridge the gap between conventional PT and yoga therapy.

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